Timp Caves

So my mom decided that we would have a Stay-cation for Memorial day weekend, here is our first adventure:
Yesterday, my family, the Rumfields (our family friends) and I went and FINALLY hiked up to Timpanogus (sp?) Caves. When we arrived at the bottom of the canyon, it started to drizzled, regardless, we had a picnic. It was yummy. After visiting the visitors center and the gift shop, we began our hike up the mountain. Even though our appointment at the caves was at 3:50 we began our hike at 1:15 due to restless kids and alot of time to kill(the guy who gave us our tickets reccomended that even slow hikers should start at 2:20). Because we had so much time to kill, my dad picked up a trail guide which talked about the plants, rocks and wildlife you would find on the trial. That guide combined with our many drink and resting stops landed us at the entrance of the cave at 3:30 ish. Only the Millers could make a mile and a half hike so long. . . wow. I guess we did have little kids though (on the rumfield end) so it really wasn't that bad. Dallin (the rumfields youngest, probably fourish in age) was so hilarious the entire hike. He waved at people far down the trail, talked about how dangerous the cliffs were, etc. Occasionally he would just stop on the trail, lie down, and insist he needed to rest. He had us all busting up. He is a truely funny individual. Any who, we ended up having our appointment bumped up early due to no shows for earlier appointments.
The cave itself was pretty dang cool. All the early explorers had a ton more guts than I do. I mean seriously, plunging yourself into a pitch-black enviorment, untouched by man, with no idea what lurks below .... even the thought gives me chills . . . Any who. . here are a few pix to mark the highlights of the adventure. Oh and just so you don't have to wonder, the hike down took like half an hour. . . pretty small compared to our two hour and fifteen minute climb.

The lake ... Ooooo AwwwwwSorry Kass, no towers here!

Me and my sis.

I looked out the window and what did I see? Oops. . . no tree.

AHH! Don't stab us all!



The heart of Timpanogus!

Overall, I had a lot of fun. I like hiking, so this was right up my alley . . . pretty much.

The Chaos Continues

So after I got back from San Diego, crunch time for my forty hour project for English settled in. Mercedes and I made a movie for the project, I wish I could put it on here, but the file is too big, so these pics marking the highlights of the experience will have to suffice.









Overall, this was pretty much the funnest and funniest project ever! Thanks to everyone that helped, I had a blast! The project turned out awesome!

Okay, so I really did intend on posting soon. . . . lets just say I've been a bit busy. Here's my new hair. I love it! This pic is of my cousin Rachel and myself at our annual Easter egg hunt! Now Easter. . . It was great! My Aunt and Uncle from Idaho came with their family and we had a lot of fun together!
Tuesday we left for San Diego, here are a few highlights from the trip!
Annie so loved me the most, it was so cute. It took her a minute to warm up to me, but after that she let me carry her almost the whole time. She was so funny it was ridiculous. This one time I put here down and all the kids came rushing up to her so she got freaked out, and started to get that terrified stay-away-from-me look and so I just held my arms open and she came running back to me. It was so cute. Hudson was so funny. I just wanted to take him home. It was so hard to get this picture, cause he didn't want one and he just kept looking d0wn and saying how much he didn't want a pic, so Jessica started asking him where Annie was and so he put his head up. The smile that he has is just an illusion, because he really wasn't smiling for the pic, he was just talking! It was so cute.

Happiness . . .

MY MOMMY IS HOME!!!! Actually she has been home since Monday, I just haven't posted. So yeah, my parents went away to Hawaii for like a week and a half and we have been dying with out my mommy and Daddy. It's so good to have the house smell clean when I come home, I know that's a really dorky thing to say, but one of the things I love about my mom is that she knows how to keep a house clean and smelling nice. I hate messes; therefore, I appreciate the awesome cooker/cleaner/make-the-house-smell-gooder/ good mommy that my mommy is! To express my emmense joy, I shall now grace you all with my latest master piece:

(to the tune of that old daddy song in primary)
I'm so happy when mommy comes home, from Ha-w-aii
Sniff clean air and taste the food, is the best that life can be
Nice clean clothes and smooth swept floors, life is such a bliss
Lots less stress, and give mommy what? A great big Kiss!

I hope you all had a fun time jamming out my oober origional song, yes I realize that I am destined to be a songwriter, I'll be sure to thank you all when I get some schmancy award. Any who, my mom and dad are finally home. yeah!! Love ya mom! and dad too!

The Holidays!

One of the gifts I got was some hot knee socks from my little brother on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Morning I recieved many presents (books, David A. CD, gift card for music and such) My favorite of course being my cell phone!


Our family theme this year was family games, which we played many times throughout the break.



We also spent an evening at temple square with some family friends

For new years, I had a ton of family over!!! we did a lot together, on new years eve, Logan and I went to a dance, which was a blast! Lots of good food and games!

here are Ezra (my little cousin) and myself sledding. . . He is the funniest little boy I've ever met!


Anywho. . . that is basically my holidays! They were awesome! Hope yours was too!