family visit

This past week we had family in town visiting. Corey's parents came along with his brother and wife with their two kids. We had a lot of fun hanging out and with them helping to do our redecorating. It was great to see everyone again. Most of the pictures are on Corey's cell phone so I will post some later. Here are a couple from the zoo. The week went by too fast and so now we are back to our normal routines. Hopefully I will be better at taking pictures for posting. I have been slacking lately. Sorry.

(Logan, Gabe, Lexie, Chase and Brooke) My best friend and sister in law Tiff and I

Remodeled house

So we finally got around to doing some stuff to our house. The bathroom was horrible so we took everything out except the bathtub and put all new in with tile. It looks so much better and we have more room since we took out the vanity and put in a pedestal sink. I love the results. We also put wood laminate in our living room and entry way. It looks so nice and I went and got some new decor. It doesn't even look like the same house. I love it. My favorite thing is the TV stand that I got a great deal on. We are so excited we are almost done. We still have to put up the bottom trim but that will come next week.

gotta love Walmart

Today I had to go to Walmart to get something for church on Sunday and they were having a huge clearance on their toys. The kids were so excited so I let them choose something for five dollars a piece. There were so many toys that it took a little while but when we got home they wanted to just play. I took a picture of them with their toys. I am such a sucker when it comes to my kids.

Labor Day

This weekend was great. We played a lot with my parents and had a good time. On Sunday my mom made spaghetti and we put it into a big bowl and just put it in front of the five kids and let them have at it. They actually were pretty civilized and didn't make too much of a mess. But they thought it was great, and props to grandma for coming up with such a great idea.

I actually went golfing with my parents on Monday with my own set of club and bag. I was horrible and I quit toward the end because I was getting frustrated, but I did hit the ball more then I was swinging air. We also hung out at my mom's house that night as well. So although it was relaxed we had a really great time.

Corey's Company Picnic

On Saturday we went to Corey's company picnic at this place called Discovery land. They put on an outdoor production of Oklahoma. Before the show the company fed us dinner and had all sorts of games and fun for the kids. So we went and the kids had a blast. Gabe asked if we could come back tomorrow and I had to explain to him that it was a one time thing. Corey didn't want to stay for the show, go figure. So we played for about two hours.

We ate dinner first and I was a little disappointed in what they served. It was not kid friendly and the kids wouldn't eat. So it was torture for them to wait until mom and dad were done to go play. I did get a picture of Lexie looking really cute.

Here are some of the activities that we did while we were there. They had a mechanical bull which both boys rode. Corey only got video of that, but they really liked it. I wanted to see Corey have a go at it, but he declined. Too bad that would make a great picture.

Then the kids wanted to jump on those juniper jump things. The boys loved the huge one with the slide at the end. To get to the slide you have to climb up the other side with a rope. Lexie really wanted to go down the slide, so of course mommy had to climb up the rope with Lexie hanging on like a monkey. I was only able to do it twice before I was totally exhausted. It was so hot and I was completely soaked with sweat when I was done.

They also had a climbing wall and both boys tried this as well. Logan was having a little trouble getting up and going. But Gabe took right to it. He almost made it to the top. I think it helps that he is so little and doesn't weigh much. Corey only took a picture of Gabe, but we did get video of both.

Next we went and got the kids face painted. The girl was really nice and the kids all picked something different. We had to get pictures right away, because sure enough they reached up and smudged them right after.

They had little pony rides and all three of the kids loved this. Lexie was really scared at first and I had to walk right beside her around the little circle. I got so dizzy after a couple of turns and I didn't think I was going to make it. She wanted to ride again, but I just couldn't do the turning again. The boys loved it and so they both rode twice.

There was also a haystack Treasure hunt. They had a big pile of hay and there were tickets inside. If they found a ticket they could go get a prize at the gift shop. Lexie didn't participate because it was really wild and I was scared she would get toppled. But the boys got right in there and both got a ticket. Logan got a sheriff star and Gabe the Indian headdress. Just goes to show how different they are.

To end the night we went and got dessert. There were so many things to choose from. The kids wanted the Ice's so they all got one of those. Corey and I opted for the ice cream and brownies. We had such a great time. The only down side was how hot it felt. With the heat index I believe it was close to 105. But we all had such a great time.

School Bus

I finally realized that I need to let my boys grow up. I always rode the bus to school growing up and the fact that the bus goes straight to the school after picking up my boys helped to ease me into letting them go. They both were so excited to finally ride the big bus to school. I can't believe that both my boys are in school now. Both are in half days so at least it will be a gradual transition. Next year Logan will be in 1st grade and will stay for the full day. They just looked so cute this morning all dressed up. They are getting so big.

Tumbling

We decided to put Gabe into Tumbling since he just missed the cut off for Soccer in the fall, (Gabe was really upset about this). After looking at the classes I have decided that the cost is not worth what they teach so this will be a short adventure for our Gabber. But not to worry about him. He will go golfing with Dad to to make up for it. Then in the Spring hopefully they will both be able to do tee-ball. I took some pictures at his last class and thought they were pretty cute. He really is good at it though.