Summer Fun!

This summer I have really enjoyed the time I'm getting to spend with my kiddos. They are all at a great stage where they are easy to play with and they really enjoy adventures. Here are some highlights:

One day my sister in law called and invited us to go play in the irrigation at her dad's acre lot home. I had no idea what to expect, but wow, it turned out to be such a fun day. The kids loved playing in the water and there was a great zip line that Daniel just couldn't get enough of. Even Wyatt loved being in the water (scaring me to death), but luckily by the end him and Rylie were more than content to relax in the shade with mommy!








A friend of mine also invited us to a historical museum not too far away. Again, wasn't sure what to expect, but the kids loved it. Here are a few of the kids loving being cowboys and enjoying their miniature cars. They had great areas where the kids could play and ride on toys and even some crafts! Right at the end they had a dance competition and Rylie and Daniel rocked it on the dance floor. Unfortunately they didn't win.






Daniel has been going to movies each Friday with his cousins. One Friday they went out of town so we go to invite a bunch of friends to join us. The kids were in heaven watching Despicable Me. I don't think you can see their faces too well in these pictures, but they were completely mesmerized.



We just got back from a 3 day vacation in Southern CA. We had such a great time. My friend gets discounted hotel rooms, so we got to stay all 3 nights for less than the cost of 1 night. Can't beat that. We ended up mainly hanging out at the beach, but also hit an aquarium and dinner out! Upon arriving at the beach, Daniel had a quick scare when a wave immediately pushed him over and took his 2 boats and his shoes. I luckily was able to recover his shoes, but the boats were goners. It was perfect because it made all of my kids just enough scared of the water so that they mainly played in the sand and only ventured in the water with an adult (that is of course until day 2 when their confidence was regained). All in all it was a fabulous trip and we really enjoyed hanging out with our buddies. I do have to say that these are the types of vacations that I need a serious vacation to revive.
















Next vacation is UT! We can't wait to see our family and just enjoy being in cool UT.

Mobile Pictures

I just downloaded some pictures from my phone and thought I should share a few.

Every first Sat. of the month Home Depot does free projects with the kids. We have loved these and have made planter boxes, shelves, cars, etc.. We even got to see the Easter Bunny in April!




If you ever want to find Daniel in heaven, give him Darin's iTouch with Angry Birds and he is content for hours. One day while out doing errands Darin sent me this picture of Daniel in paradise:


I already blogged about Rylie's dance class and Daniel in T-ball, but here are a few more gems I came across:





Not to forget Wyatt, here are a few cute ones of his favorite things-- outside, his bottle and knitted blankets. The last 2 were at 6:30 tonight, he ended up just laying down on the ground and falling asleep while Rylie and Daniel were at swim lessons.




talking about sleeping, I caught these precious pictures of Rylie a few weeks ago. Don't you think she looks a lot like Molly Ringwald?



One of my kids favorite activities these days is going out and painting on our easel. Even Wyatt joins in on the fun:



Daniel had a piano recital in May. Right at the last minute he decided to change-- into his pajamas with a pull up. I was rattled enough at the time to not think too much of it until we arrived at the recital with most everyone in church dress. Daniel wasn't a bit phased and played his piece beautifully. Love how much he is in his own world:



I also promised in a previous post to show some more of my mom's knitting masterpieces. Here is Rylie and Daniel sporting their new sweater and vest made with love by their Oma. Such beautiful pieces!



In April I decided to run my first run. I was in better shape than I have been in a very long time and excited to be able to run the entire race. Unfortunately my knee didn't agree and ended up giving out on me within the first mile. I did end up finishing the race, but not in the way I hoped. Here is my friend Libby and I after the race to celebrate our accomplishment.