Camping

We went camping with some friends on memorial day weekend. It was a lot of fun, the kids had fun hiking and exploring, fishing, playing in their fort they built out of fire wood, being monkeys in the trees, helped find rocks to build a fire ring, and most of all eating yummy food by the campfire! It did rain most of the weekend, but we still had an enjoyable time.

Meet Tripp

This past weekend Brad informed me what I could give him for fathers day......another dog! He has been looking at other dogs for awhile to get a playmate for Sam. He really likes this look of schnauzers and so he found one. The kids love him and well they are both growing on me, though I still can't believe I have two dogs! Most of all Brad is in heaven with his two dogs and is having a great time with them.

Meet Sam

So I know you all probably thought this was the last thing in the world to see on our blog, but yes we got a dog! We have survived 1 week so far and things are going good. Brad doesn't have problems with his allergies and he has been such a great dog. He is 3 months old and is a mini schnauzer. Sam doesnt' shed hardly at all and is supposed to be a "hypoallergenic" dog. He will only get to be about 15 pounds. He is such a love though, loves to play with kids a lot and is a great snuggler. He is already potty trained and sleeps through the night in his kennel. Alyssa is in heaven and Ava is back and forth loving him one moment and being in competition with the same size around the house. Sam likes to take her shoes and she lets him know that thats not ok in her own little way. Corbin likes to run laps aroung the yard with him for exercize for both of them.

What we have been up to

We got some playground equipment from Brad's sister for a future project. One afternoon I built this "slide" for them to do something one afternoon. It was a little high for Ava, but she did well climbing and sliding like the big kids.

Brad found an ad at the grocery store for a bearded dragon a few weeks ago....and now we have her at our house! Our two beardies died a little over a year ago so it has been fun for the kids to play with another one again. We named her Izzy.

Uncle Brad gave all the boys (Spencer, Cody, Garrett, & Tanner) haircuts the other night. They all sure look real handsome now! You are so good brad.

Oh my cute miss Ava. She does so many cute things during the day I can't keep up. This is one of her moments. She walks into the kitchen with her bag filled up and her hat on ready to go somewhere, anywhere. its actually all Alyssa's stuff but that makes it more fun for her of course.

Slip N. Slide Fun

Its finally warm enough to get the water fun out. Julie gave us this fun water slide for the kids to play with this summer. They had a blast. It took some time to get used to the water and how to slide, but they did it.

A reason to celebrate....

We couldn't find a babysitter for dinner for Brad's Birthday so the kids and I surprised him by bringing home dinner from one of his favorite places PF Changs. The kids had a great time decorating the kitchen and getting ready for him when he got home.

Happy Birthday Bradley

Brad's sister and mom made their special boy and brother two cakes for his birthday. Chocolate Upside Cake and Refrigerator Cake. They couldn't decide which one to make so they made him both. Now that is love! Brad got some fun gifts from the kids (funny teeth, articles of faith magnets, minky blanket) It was nice to celebrate with everyone and his mom.