Rare moment caught on film

I picked Logan up from playing at a friend's house to find this cute little image. Todd rarely gets sweet little moments like this to cuddle with a warm baby so I had to post it.

4th of July

I must admit, Idaho Falls is a great place to celebrate the 4th. Parade in the morning, activities along the greenbelt all day, fireworks at night along the river. It was even a tad chilly this year, which I think is weird considering it's July and you should be able to fry an egg on the sidewalk. We had a great 4th, which for us just consisted of the parade and BBQ at our house. We had a perfect spot at the parade in the shade since I went and marked off a spot the night before. Yes, I was one of "those" people. But hate me or not, it was totally worth it. Anyway, we also did a last minute BBQ with anyone who was around (I only took one picture of the kids for some reason). We did not go watch fireworks this year because 1. Logan is terrified of the noise and hates them and 2. they don't start until 10:30 and that is really late for us. Some of our neighbors set off HUGE ones, so it was just like our own private viewing. Fireworks are legal here, so you can pretty much see great ones from your very own front yard. Here are some picts: Tate, Josue, Logan and Jake having some good 'ol hamburgers and hot dogs.

Logan's favorite part of the parade (he made me take the picture).

McKaylee, Elise, Logan and Tate lounging in our front row parade seats. (Blurry because some unnamed toddler likes to take pictures with my camera even though he has his own and gets finger prints on the lens.)

Buddies!

Highlights from AZ trip

The boys and I took a week trip to Kingman to visit my mom at the end of June. Here are some picture highlights of our trip. We had a great time except for our trip home--we should have arrived back in ID around 7 p.m., but due to Allegiant Air's super planning--arrived home at 1:30 A.M. Pure torture since my kids have a pretty strict bedtime of 8 p.m.


I really did not mean for this picture to be first, but yes, I sometimes let my child pee outside. It's just so easy. And Grandpa Bob would be so proud! We took some fried chicken to the Hualapai's and checked out the wildlife and climbed rocks. By far the highlight of the trip! We even saw a deer that ended up stalking us!!

Pool time!

Logan painted Nana's toes ALL BY HIMSELF! Bet ya didn't guess that...

So this is a perfect picture to describe my child. He has caught a lizard in this pot, he has ketchup on his face, his shirt is on inside out, no shoes, and happy as a clam. :)

We took a quick visit to Flag for the day and got to have lunch with some of my oldest and dearest--Stephanie and Melissa. Here we all are with all the kiddos!! Aren't they gorgeous!!

Logan's Graduation

Logan has officially graduated!! From pre-school. It really was a big celebration for him--he had a rough start to school this year and a few rough patches during the year (they forgot him in the classroom once) but preschool was a great experience for him. He is definitely still very attached to mommy and a little shy, but he has come out of his shell and become more confident. His teacher, Mrs. Perez, made a big deal out of graduation (this was her very first class, so special for her too) and it was a great way to end the year. She had both a.m. and p.m. classes come together and invited parents. The kids practiced and practiced their "program" which consisted of songs and prayers and during their performance, gave each child a diploma and book of their school projects. I tried to attach a video I made with my camera (I forgot the charged and ready camcorder on the bathroom sink) but for some reason couldn't do it.

I made him wear a tie, because he has one and really, how many occasions are there when you can wear a tie? I also made Tate wear one too, just because he's so darn cute.

His teacher, Mrs. Perez, is on the left and Mrs. Jenson, the classroom aide, is on the right.

Summer has finally come! Well....sorta.....

So it has finally gotten warm enough to have a little summer fun here in lovely Idaho Falls. On some days. The last week, for example, has been rainy and chilly. Yesterday when I woke up it was 43 degrees! It's June, Mr. Weatherman!! And, it is supposed to rain all week. ug. We did have a few really nice days though, and we took full advantage. Biking to the park, water table on the deck, and a slip-n-slide. Here are some pictures!!

Logan got a new bike for Christmas and he has been learning to ride. He really likes all the gear he gets to wear "so we can be safe." Did I mention his favorite color is green?

BAD Mommie!

Happy Mother's Day! This year for Mother's Day, we decided to spend a nice, relaxing day at Yellowstone Bear World. I told Todd next year I am going to the spa by myself. We had a really fun time, and if you are ever in Eastern Idaho, you should definitely go there--it's way less cheesy than it looks on the outside. And, it is, by far, the cleanest park we have been to since moving here.

Anyway, I posted some pictures, but just had a few funny stories to share.

To prelude, I have to say that Tate loves to eat. If anyone reading this does not know, he rarely skips a meal and always eats almost everything given to him. He also gets his business done. While Logan goofs around and never eats, Tate is done in 5 minutes having finished everything on his plate. Breakfast is probably his best meal, with it being Logan's worst.

While we were getting ready to go to Bear World, I got the best Mother's Day gift ever--Tate, my early riser, slept until 7:45 a.m.! By far a record for him. Anyway, we were hurrying to get ready and while I was getting ready, I heard Todd feeding the kids breakfast. There were sounds of waffles and cereal. A little while later when we were putting things in the car, Tate found a container of crackers and cookies in the pantry and was double fisting them into his mouth. In the car, with one hand tightly clenched around the container and the other shoving FIVE--yes five, cookies into his mouth, I said, "Tate, what's the deal? Didn't daddy just feed you breakfast?" Todd said, "I thought you fed him breakfast! You always feed him first!" Which in his defense is true. We--okay I---totally forgot to feed my kid breakfast! And on Mother's Day and everything! I did stop and buy him a donut. I totally win the Mother of the Year contest.

These are the baby cubs--so cute. Did you know they purr like cats? We got to pet them.

Also, spring is a great time to visit. We were told to keep the car moving and keep the windows rolled up because the bears are extra "frisky" in the spring. Duu--there were two totally doin' it right behind the guy as he was telling us this.....

Latest Sewing projects

I had to show off my latest sewing projects that I am making for a few friends who are having babies. Hopefully none of them read this blog so they don't see their gifts before I get them mailed. Ok, so these are diapee and wipee holders--they fit a container of wipes and about 2 diapers. My friend Jen gave me one when I had Tate and I really liked it. So, when I was trying to find something easy to sew, I made my own pattern and decided to make a few. I also gave some to my neighbor who is going to try to sell them with her stuff at craft fairs. They are seeeeew easy to make.

These are all burp cloths, a bunch of them!

This is a hooter hider nursing cover--it's two sided and even has the bendy-thing in the top like the real ones do. I was pretty impressed with myself, but it's a really good thing you can't see my seams :). The onsie t-shirts I just added some ric-rac onto and matching buttons. These would be cute for little girls with little flower buttons or something. Its been seeeew fun making all this baby stuff, makes me want to have another just so I can make more junk. NOT! But what am I going to make now?