Easter Jeep Safari

Jeep Week started out as a whim...., I wanted to go just once to see what it was all about. Dan had been and said it was fun, so i thought why not. Three years ago, we were about to sell our Jeep and the Bishop's had just purchased their Jeep. I planned the trip dragging them into it. I do want it duly noted that the Bishops were not nearly as excited as we were about the whole thing. I thought for sure they'd back out. And now here we sit.., 3 years later and loving our tradition. In fact.., last year we've even added an extra day. Moab is beautiful country. I have always loved being there and wandering through the many paths and trails it has to offer. It makes it even more fun with friends there who enjoy it just as much.
Each year our trip brings new adventures. This year our husbands chose a trail for Melissa and I to drive. It was rated a 2+ and fairly easy for them. For us, however, it was just perfect. Not too hard, yet challenging enough to keep us on our toes the entire time.The extra day that was added last year has turned into our 4 wheeler day. Last year, being 6 months pregnant during the trip, we sought after a safer option for me. That is when 'the rhino' was introduced to us and a love for the vehicle started. For reals.., this thing is the best machine and pure fun! We love the Rhino.., almost as much as we love Dan's driving goggles!!!

The last day we had another great trail. It wasn't too scary like some from years past.., yet it keep us going with twists and turns the entire day.

So.., this was the view at one point from inside our Jeep. Look close.., this is where I felt like our Jeep was going to tip right over and we were going to roll down the mountain side. Thanks to Dan's skillful driving we were just fine! Those are the highlights from Jeep week 2008. The trip that started out as a whim has turned into a must for our family each year. In fact.., we will always have a Jeep because of it and our family is excited to give the 4 door Jeep a whirl!

Mason 1st Hair Cut

So.., we decided to trim Mason's hair a bit..., just clip off the little whispies so he looks sharp. Mason sat great for the clippers.., super still with no tears.He looked great. The next day I put some gel in his hair to spike it up a bit only to notice a few stray hairs that were not cut. I grabbed the clippers..., not thinking it was a huge deal to trim him up real fast.
I turned the clippers on to make sure they were still charged and then proceeded to cut along the back of Mason's hair. However.., In my haste, I neglected to put the clipper guard on! I shaved a nice line down the side of his head. After my panic stopped, I shaved the rest of his head with a #1 guard and then kept his top on a #3. It was quite the mess! Dan says, 'hair grows'..., and thankfully so!

Happy Easter!

Kava's Pups

This is Kava's girl friend Jazira and the pups. They're 2 weeks old here and so tiny and cute! It almost made me want to take one home with me.

This little girl will look just like her daddy, Kava. She is beautiful.

Mason loved the pups and wanted to squeeze their little heads right off. We had to keep an eye on him so he didn't.

Mason and his big dog. He loves Kava.