Baseball Season

Back in June we enjoyed another round of baseball games starring my Nephew K. The boys loved going to the games, and they just can't wait until they are old enough to play. I really thought I had more photos then this, but this was all I could find.

Nephew K did a great job this year. I'm so proud of him for getting involved and trying! And I hope those new snazzy glasses helped him to be able to see the ball better than have before.

Easter Weekend!

Our Easter festivities began on Friday with dying eggs. We found a great kit where you just roll the paint on with rollers. It was much easier, and much faster. But I did kind of miss the old fashioned vinegar dyes.





Baby M got frustrated with the rollers, so I would just paint his hand and let him hold the egg.




The Easter Bunny was gracious and hid our eggs on Saturday, so we could attend my cousins baby blessing on Sunday. We had a really fun egg hunt in my parents back yard.







After the egg hunt we enjoyed our traditional meal of Eggs-all-a-Goldenrod.



The next day we woke up to more treats from the Easter Bunny.






We then headed to the baby blessing.



We enjoyed the afternoon at a park, in Layton, with family.





Afterwards we enjoyed a peaceful ride home.



Happy Easter!!!

Super Bowl Sunday

If I had to pick a sport, it would be football. I was a water girl in High school, and I was a huge fan of the game back then. I got really into it. I even understood what was going on. Nowadays I've lost touch a little, but still enjoy a good game.

My family isn't so into sports that you would token us for having Super Bowl parties every year. But for some reason I got into it and now I can't stop. It started from a craving for 7 Layer Dip. Every year I would use the Super Bowl as an excuse to make it. Now that we have our own place we do a full blown party. After all, who doesn't love an excuse to invite friend over, eat food you can't always have and enjoy some funny commercials?

This year just my parents came. We had a taco bar, and of course 7 Layer Dip. I was glad my mom brought brownies because I had nothing sweet on the table.

The kids favorite part of the day was when we pulled out my nephews toy helicopter, that actually flies. Consequently it was the only reason we have pictures from the party.




Baby M was the biggest helicopter fan!




That about does it for a Super Bowl Sunday fun!

Labor Day!

We got together for a little family fun on Labor Day. My mom invited us to come get in the pool, and we enjoyed, the nice surprise of, a visit from my cousin Kevin. He came all the way from Las Vegas. His brother, dad and niece were up for the weekend too, but they already went home. My Grandma Andreason came over as well.



We enjoyed some yummy food, as always!



The twins enjoyed the chips and salsa! They kind of made a mess, but oh well.




Nephew K enjoyed playing with Cousin Kevin. It's always nice when there's someone new, who is fresh on patience and enthusiasm!



The boys all played in the pool. I just sat on the edge. September has been a little bit chillier than expected. The weather has been that perfect temperature for once. Though I'm kind of sad. I was planning on a warm September like we had last year. I am getting excited for fall though!

$2 Tuesdays!

Almost every Tuesday in August was spent at Thanksgiving Point. Why? Because in August, on Tuesday, you can get into all their attractions for just $2. That's a family outing we can afford! Especially since all our kids still get in for free.

Our first Tuesday was spent at the Dinosaur Museum

It was very crowded and hard to get to all the attractions, but what can you expect when they have an event like $2 dollar Tuesdays here in Utah County.




Like every child, I know, the favorite spot was the canyons and erosion interactive display. It's basically the "Come play with Water and Sand" display.




Little H was a doll and wanted to hold Baby M's hand. Isn't it nice that he has a brother that will still hold his hand?



Little H wouldn't come sit by the shark with us. It was too scary for him.



The Next Tuesday found us at the Farm

The boys loved the farm. So many animals to pet and feed. They called the horses "Hee Haws". But by the end of the day they were calling everything "Cow".




Little H loved the birds.



Big H loved it all.



Baby M even got a turn to pet an animal.



Nephew K asked if we could take a bunny home.



We enjoyed a fun ride in a horse drawn wagon. It shocks me a little how rude people were getting on and off. I didn't want to be first I just wanted our whole group to get on. Couldn't they at least allow me that courtesy?




Then, to keep the boys from going in the garden play room, we bought some pellets to feed to the animals. A quarter was well worth not getting stuck in that stuffy room again.



The next Tuesday found us at The Gardens

Had I known we could access both, the children's gardens and the regular gardens, on the same day I would have planned our day a little better.



Can you see the frog?



There's this little stream where you are supposed to float balls, and different things, and watch them make their trip down stream. It just turns into a little swimming pool though.




Are you feeling a tad sluggish? Is your diet not providing all the nutrients you need to be at your best? Does your immune system need a boost?Well, why not try starting your day with heaping handful of sand?

Playing in sand has been known to help de-stress children, and now one of our researchers has boldly, and gladly, decided to test it's nutritional value. Perhaps he is on his way to paving a road to a healthier life style for us all.



So next time you need a little pick me up, don't hesitate to find that wonderful box of immune boosting energy you have hiding in the back yard.

Next to the little stream is a sand box. You know boys! They love to play in the dirt.




We had to wait our turn to go play at the Noah's Ark. And we only got to stay for 20 minutes. Oh well, it was a good way to get the kids out of there.







We also made a trip over to the regular gardens.







The next Tuesday we went back to The Gardens

This time my cousin and her little girl came with us. I'm glad she came along because Craig ended up not being able to meet us.





The Secret Garden Provided a nice refreshing cool off.



It was a hot, hot, August day. A little too hot to be traipsing around some gardens. My sweet cousin treated us to ice cream cones so we could all have some help cooling off.




Afterwards we let the kids play in this fun water feature for a minute.




Well that concludes our adventurous Tuesdays in August. It was exhausting but fun!