monday at the zoo..

...we did a whole lot of this...

...a little of this...

...with a whole new set of these!!

Note to self 2 days of no nap makes one bossy almost 2 year old. Despite the amazingly large crowds, a really long drive, :)(my fault), and a tired baby we did pretty good. Really we had a good time. I love to hear the kids talk in the back seat I feel like I learn so much about them. Wish I had a bigger car (just today) maybe I would learn more about my sister?

Lesson learned 2 adults + 6 kids does not = deep dark secrets shared.

sunday dinner at the cabin.....

.....we did a some of this......

......ate lots of these...

....with a few of them!
It was a late night but so much fun! The kids really needed to get some mountain air and "unplug". We are so grateful Grandma and Grandpa have a great place to do just that.

loves and kisses

Love sent to Hayden and Carey on this Memorial day weekend! Julie threw a great BBQ for some needed family time. We LAUGHED, cried, jumped on the tramp, volleyball, genealogy, I even saw Corey take a nap...not to mention cupcakes and smores!

And while Kate was trying to answer life long complicated questions, Gentry had a great day at Jake's "cemter". :)

the manual

Where is the manual that explains on a four year old level Memorial day?

-Where is Hayden? She looks carefully at the head stone.....
-Wait, why did you all let your balloons go? Kate loves her newly decorated balloon.

-OK, if you say so.......insert,confused look here...reluctantly lets go of the balloon.

-So Jesus, Hayden and Carey live in heaven? Heaven is in the sky?

all most like your there.....

This is what we did for Friday night entertainment.......better than any big screen!

yes, Casey did burn a hole in the leg of his pants.

primary parties

Guess who loves primary parties?

my kind of play

.....just because I thought they were fun!!

freeze dance

Casey has Young Mens on Wednesday, so us girls are left to entertain ourselves. Tonight the girls got a new all 80's cd in their kids meal. The girls love to play freeze dance, and turns out I love 80's music there were not many songs that I didn't know the words......"I think were alone now"... oh Balinda, I do believe you were the first single I ever owned, I played you over and over and over and over, while in my pink bedroom with pink gingham wall paper and bunk beds with pink flower comforters. Amazing, at least 100 years later I still know every word!

working

This is the new concrete pad for the shed, the hole where the old fire pit that now sits on the concrete in a pile and the new retaining wall. Yes Casey has been busy once again. We hope to have a new fire pit, sitting area and of course the shed soon. Oh wait did I mention the snow?? Anyone want to go to the water party with us on the last day of school? You might need your snow boots.

Remember this day, the sun was so bright I had to keep adjusting the camera....ahh the good old days!
I love hair, it is my thing, love the texture, love the colors. I have so many pics of the back of the girls heads.
Maybe just pretty to me.

casey's turn

Today was finally Casey's turn for the fever and achy flu. I think I might have to have this house fumigated to get over this.......I've never seen him sleep so much in one day. Here's to next week lets have warm weather and no more sickness! (UPDATE---officially strep throat, antibiotics.....a beautiful thing!)

spring concert

Friday and Saturday Hayli and Kate danced in their spring concert. It is fun for me to see them get so excited. Kate started asking to put her make-up on at 9:00am. If only I had such enthusiasm to get my make-up on! Hayli has started taking it so serious. I tried to get pictures in the dressing room, I think I officially embarrassed her and still didn't get any pics. She was way to busy with her friends. Even these pictures at home she wouldn't put any of her costumes on.... but she did smile! This is Kate's duck, she was showing me her feathers!! All and all it was a great night Grandma and Grandpa, Rachel and the boys and Papa and Nana all made it.....Thanks for your support!

preschool graduation

Kate graduated from preschool today, she LOVES school I think mostly for the fact that she goes by herself. (very independent) And they get to do crafts! This year she improved so much, I am so grateful for patient teachers! I am confident Kate would not learn as well from me. One more year to go and then the big school! btw Kate grew 2 1/4 inches and gained 5.2 pounds. favorite animal is Elephant, favorite color is pink, favorite movie is Barbie, best thing about preschool is singing! Thanks Ginny for another great year.
( just in case you are wondering I will not be sharing how much I grew this year!)

fish head

Hayli had her dance festival today. I think she really had a great time. Of course 2nd grade was last to dance,but maybe that means they were the best of all the game!! (Had to use the long lens I think there must be a special way to use it. I had too many dark pictures.)

new hat

Guess who got a new hat?
and may or may not be teething.....do most chew their pacifier?

spoiled

If you are spoiled and you know it clap your hands!!
Kate was suppose to go the zoo today but was still not feeling well so I tried to help with retail therapy.......
...works every time!

plus we did some glitter toes...she held so still this time. I think she should be up off that couch soon.
Maybe we will try, dare I say it, solid food?

throw up

I hate throw up!

remember

Remember when the sun used to shine?