Going That Way

One day I was feeling particularly stressed out.  I asked Richard if he wanted to take the Jeep out for a short ride. He said sure, where did I want to go. I pointed and said "that way". We took a scenic drive over hills and through valleys and ended up on a mountain.  Relay Ridge to be exact. We got to the top where the radio towers are and it was an amazing view off all sides! For the last year we have wanted so badly to see the Tetons in all their glory, but finding the right angle, or a non cloudy day is tough. Well we did it!  What a fun adventure!  Our short drive ended up taking us about 5 hours. We had to call home around 7 and ask Jacob to feed the kiddos since we were on a mountain!  On the way out of nowhere, we saw a momma moose with her baby. I tried to take a photo, but it was getting too dark and they did not turn out. Pretty cool though!

 

  

 

   

Jeep Journeyings

We had to go to Idaho Falls to get a little shopping done. So we took the littles and headed out, the back way!  We saw some amazing scenery and had a fun time, though we got lost a few times and did some backtracking.  It took us about four hours to get there, but was well worth the journey!

Look at those rough roads!

 

Had to stop at the windmills, there is nothing like that whoosh, whoosh sound as they spin!

 

Richard and the littles, a great looking group with a great looking Jeep!

I love this Jeep, I really, really do!

We came across this odd barn like structure.  There are no doors, only a few small windows. What it is for?

Joseph peaking inside through one of the tiny openings. 

Part of the building had fallen down, but there was still no way inside!

Photos take from the tiny lower windows!  I must figure out what this thing is, out in the middle of nowhere!

Did I mention, I really love this Jeep?  Doesn't she look nice out in the middle of nowhere?

Coyote crossing!

 

Story of Jeep

We have been needing a second vehicle for a while now.  We wanted something that would help us get around in the cold snowy winter here in Rexburg.  Ever since renting the Razor in Utah and exploring the beautiful mountains there I have been starved for nature.  So we decided on a Jeep Rubicon.  Richard researched, scoured all the possible places where a Jeep would be for sale. He found some he loved.  Then they were gone, so the hunt continued.  A Jeep showed up on Craigs list...in Lake Elsinore, CA!!  Yes, my husband was a bit obsessed.  He asked tons of questions, looked at tons of photos and decided this was the Jeep for us.  He was going to take the bus down to Las Vegas, where his long time friend Chris lives and Chris would take him down to pick up his beloved Jeep the next day. (Thank you Chris, this Jeep would not have been possible without you!)

This all happened over the kids Harvest week off from school, so what better fun than for Joseph to go along on the adventure!  We got up EARLY in the morning and I took them to the Salt Lake Express pick up spot at BYU-I.  They rode in a large van to Salt Lake, then hopped onto a HUGE bus for the rest of the trip.  Joseph had a blast with his Dad. They had fun seeing Las Vegas and Chris and his family.  They picked up the Jeep and headed home.  Due to traffic issues going through Vegas(we are so spoiled here in Rexburg not to have to worry about traffic) they didn't make it home until about 5am.  I woke up to a snoring husband and an awesome black jeep in the driveway(just the Jeep was in the driveway)!  Yay!  Its a great little Jeep and we have had many adventures that I will soon share!  Here are some photo highlights from the trip.

Bright and early departure!

Aren't they so cute!!

McDonalds for breakfast in City Creek, Salt Lake

 

Plenty of time for some Temple Square explorations!

They got on the big bus and a scary R-Rated movie was playing, so Joseph plugged his ears and then closed his eyes while Richard got his headphones ready so they could watch a movie on the laptop.  Later they watched I-Robot on the bus screens.

Apparently there were very few people on the big bus to Vegas, so they got to spread out all over the place. Joseph got tired and took a little nap!

Vegas at last, just look at the excitement on his face!  (keep in mind, this is one tired boy)

 

 

Snow cones at Chris's house!  The happiest he has looked yet!

Awww, his first nap in the new(to us) Jeep!

The Traveling DS's

My son is so sweet! He just told me that he really wants a 3DS for Christmas(NOT going to happen) and that just in case he does get one, he is going to wrap up the DS he has now a few days before Christmas and give it to his big sister(hers just broke) if he gets one. It almost makes me want to put in a good word with Santa!

Oh yea, and this is the 8 year old, not the 19 year old, although to Jacob's credit, when he saved up and bought himself a 3DS, he gave his old one to Joseph because Joseph was using an old pink one at the time and Jacob thought that was just wrong! hahaha The old pink one went to Annalina and that is the one that just broke. We are apparently hard on DS's.

Oh Joseph!!

Joseph cracks me up! After weeks of trying to get him to clean his room, he finally did it today. I went to check on him and he was very excited and said, "Mom, when you clean your room you find the coolest stuff!" I asked if he wanted help finishing up and he said no, he was having too much fun on his own! Funny kid! I adore him!

Another funny quote of Joseph's this evening, "Its weird having a clean room. I am so used to hurting my feet when I go in my room..."

HAHAHAHAHA

Weather Pleasure

I think it might have snowed here today, although it is possible it was just hale. Either way I got really excited! Then it stopped and the sun came out and that was fun too. I think I just really like Mother Nature, she really keeps us on our toes!