Summer of Freebies: Week 3 and 4

Week 3: We ended up loaning our van to the young women leaders in our ward to go to girls camp. We'll save our coupons for another week.



Week 4: J2, A1, Z and A2 earned free passes to Seven Peaks Waterpark as part of a reading program at school. I found an adult admission pass in some coupons that came in the mail, so the five of us spent the afternoon at Seven Peaks. The kids had tons of fun in the water and sun! Unfortunately, I forgot the camera, again.

Look Who's ...

Walking!!

Lil L has been cruising along the furniture for months. She started taking a few steps alone about a month ago. Now she walks everywhere.

She is so stinkin' cute!

Summer of Freebies: Week 1 and 2

Summer vacations can be lots of fun ... or just the same old thing. With piano lesson day and library day planned into the weekly schedule, we decided to spice up our summer vacation by using some "freebie" coupons/discount tickets or going to free events once a week.

Week 1: Mini golf at Trafalga. Unfortunately I forgot my camera and missed several awesome "Hole in One" shots.

Week 2: Bowling. Everyone had a blast.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a ...

PIG?!?

Imagine waking up and seeing this in the field across from your house!

Lil L, A2 and I went to the Eagle Mountain Pony Express Days Parade today.

A2 enjoyed collecting candy all all of the other loot that people were handing out.
Lil L bounced along to the music ... until she fell asleep.

J1 marched in her first parade as a member of Westlake High School's Marching Band. Go Thunder!!!

L walked with a group from the Stake that are preparing to go on Trek this summer.
"Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked and walked ..."

I love a parade!! Here's some of my favorite floats.

Memorial Day Tradition

Some people go camping or on a picnic, others have a BBQ with friends and family. Our family? No matter what the temperature is outside, we throw our kids into the pool to "stir the salt" and begin the summer swimming season. We have to. It's tradition! The kids were good sports - considering that on Monday it was about 75 degrees and the water temperature was only 60!

Global Warming?!

Can someone please explain this crazy weather to me?? Here we are ... May 24 ... 4 days until school is out for the summer and we wake up to this:

We're supposed to get about 6 inches before this storm is done.

Spring Break - A Recipe for Fun!

Ingredients:
1 week off from school
6 active children
1 very patient baby girl
1 brave mom
1 working dad

Step 1: (Monday)
Spend the day cleaning the house to prepare for the arrival of a good friend from NY.

Step 2: (Tuesday)
After watching the rain/snow fall all morning, have a Pirates of the Caribbean movie-a-thon complete with popcorn and hot cocoa to chase away the cold, rainy day blues.

Step 3: (Wednesday)
While Dad is working from home, drive to Salt Lake City to give Dad a few hours of peace and quiet. Visit Temple Square and the "I am a Child of God" interactive exhibit at the Church History Art Museum across from Temple Square.

Step 4: (Thursday)
Take the animals to visit their friends in the zoo. (Oops ... I meant take the kids to Hogle Zoo.) Stop by Heritage Park across the street and see the famous "This Is The Place" Monument. Don't forget to be home by 3:30 for piano lessons!

Step 5: (Friday)
Clean the house, again, and pack the car for a weekend trip to Colorado Springs.

Step 6: (Saturday and Sunday)
Enjoy time with family.

Optional Recovery Plan for Mom after Spring Break is over:
Sit back and relax ... maybe watch a good movie while enjoying a nice quiet soak!