Utah Excursion

Another trip to the Curiosity Museum in Utah. They put in some new Teeter-totters, and the kids went on the zip line a few times.

 The pet vet room tends to be one of Emma's favorite places to play -- she loves animals!

Jacob playing around with the movie green screen, and Emma putting on a puppet show.

 Jacob and Lucas making a movie picture by picture. Okay, Lucas was just driving cars around, but Jake was trying to make a space film. 

 Lucas was obsessed with the washing machine, which was just baby clothes spinning around in there when he pushed the button, and tried on a few dress-ups. 

 Then off to the dinosaur museum!

 We've been there so many times, that the kids just kind of go to their favorite places -- the water/sand erosion center... 

 and the discovering of bones in the sand/gravel area. 

              

 And a stop to Scheel's where Emma was a bit uneasy when they stopped us at the top of the Ferris Wheel for a short while. 

 And we of course couldn't pass up the Provo Rec center for a day of swimming and slides!

March 2018

Chins Up!

 I remember doing this with my siblings, and just laughing hysterically. I don't know what brought it up, but I drew faces on all the kids, and it didn't disappoint. The really funny videos were too long on this site, but they're on Facebook (in March) if you want to check them out. Lizzy ends up attacking Brad's face with licks, and the kids laughing and squeals are just the best!

Lucas is working on writing his name, and he did this (except for the S) all on his own! We're still working on remembering the order, and direction the U's and C's go, but he's doing great! 

Emma was running out of shorts that fit, and I was feeling a little crafty, so I grabbed one of her jeans that had holes, and hemmed them into shorts! She loves them! I did all the sewing by hand, even though I have a sewing machine, because I forgot how to work it. Mom? MOM? Maybe I can set up another sewing machine lesson with that talented woman before she takes off for Portugal... Mom? Emma has a lot more pants with holes in them...

 The weather was starting to get a little nicer, and the kids tried to do a pic-nic in the back yard. They came back pretty quickly for their coats... it didn't last long. I was smart and stayed inside and laughed at them, as a good mom does. 

 

A quick stop in Twin Falls on our way to Utah -- Lucas loves snuggling up to Grandma Judy.

March 1-18, 2018

Double Digits!!!

She may not grow much on the measuring board, but our Emma has reached double digits!! She is still loving legos, drawing, and animals. She also enjoys writing and singing songs, playing the piano, inventing new games, putting together skits, reading, and playing with her brothers -- when they're not being too obnoxious. Don't let that face fool you; she loves broccoli, too.

 She is my absolutely favorite daughter, and I love that she chose cheesecake for her birthday cake. I taught her well. Yum!! Blew all the candles out in one breath!

I love that she still loves to snuggle, is sweet and kind, tries her best to make good choices, and is just getting more and more fun to do things with. She is growing a good amount of sass/attitude-- I see the tween years coming too quickly. 

For her birthday, she chose to bring two friends to Wahooz. They all attacked the ropes course.

 Kjirsten, Emma, and Alli.

 Lots of laser-maze, 3D Ride movies, climbing walls, frog hoppers, twisters, bumper cars, food, ballocity, etc. We were there for hours and hours of non-stop fun. I think it's safe to say, they had a blast.

Feb 5-10, 2018

Emma Age 10
1. What is your favorite color? Turquise
2. What is your favorite toy? Tablet
3. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries
4. What is your favorite movie? Star Wars #8 Last Jedi
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner? Potato Bacon Soup
6. What is your favorite outfit? New Owl Pajamas
7. What is your favorite game? Clue
8. What is your favorite snack? Fish crackers
9. What is your favorite animal? Dog and Cat
10. What is your favorite song? Timber
11. What is your favorite book? Harry Potter
12. Who is your best friend? Kjirsten Thacker
13. What is your favorite cereal? Honey Comb
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Trampoline
15. What is your favorite drink? Strawberry-orange-banana juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Sparkle -- stuffed cat
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Chocolate Muffins
19. Where do you want to go for dinner on your birthday? Tucanos $$
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Actress
21. What is your favorite thing about school? Art
22. Favorite sport? Soccer
23. Favorite treat?  Ice cream

February's Flash Briefing

Tyler is Luke's friend that comes to play every other week. Love their imaginations and their joy of the little things.

Emma and Jake dribbling down the court and trying to make a basket at their games. Unfortunately they both missed the one I recorded, but they both made a couple baskets that I didn't record! I'll catch one next season...

A day off school means we get out the paints and make big colorful messes. 

And we go to the Discovery center to work on our giant bubbles. A worker came and showed Luke how to put his hand through the bubble without popping it. He was pretty impressed, but would rather it popped, so we went back to doing that!

 

 Brad got another year older, and splurged on his diet with a DQ Blizzard on fire. Happy birthday to the love of my life!

 During one of our dance party sessions, Luke came up with this new special dance move! 

Feb 2018

January's End

Magic Tracks -- one of the kids' favorite Christmas presents, and also Lizzy's... Finally a car the dogs can chase and catch.

Boys Battling. 

 We went to the zoo with our good friends, the Hedgpeths -- Lucy and Matthew. These kids get along so well, and have so much fun giggling and running around. They just need one Luke's age!

 

Won't be much longer until this little guys stops falling asleep on me. Soaking it up while I can :). 

Jan 2018

Discovery Center

We did a quick trip to the Discovery Center of Idaho playing with all their displays. Here's Brad and Jake making an attempt at the table cloth swipe.

The kids and Brad playing with a green screen, and Lucas doing a large scale light bright with water bottles.

 The kids enjoyed the big bubble maker, pulley-chair, and all the other little science experiments. Brad turned out to be a great card thrower, and got about 10 to stick in the dart board! Of course, not during the video...

Jan 4, 2018