Rabbit Mountain

Lately we have been playing and cleaning house. We worked hard and got everything put back in shapes pretty quickly, but we also have played hard. We have gone swimming, to the park, running, etc. Our friend Tori even had a birthday party this weekend and the girls super enjoyed playing outside with her and finishing off with cake and ice cream. I love summer! It just lends itself to greatness.

Plus it gives you opportunities to introduce your girls to homemade ice cream.

Yesterday though it cooled off, because a storm came in on Sunday and it still had a little bit of hangover. So, I decided it was the perfect day for a hike. I of course decided this as we got back from a run. Consequently, we had to still have breakfast and change clothes a little bit, which of course set us back a little, but we were off by about 10:30ish. Rabbit Mountain is about 20 minutes from my house and is actually a very nice drive. We arrive and start on a three mile hike shortly before 11:00.

Well, this hike was almost the complete opposite of when we hiked at Button Rock Preserve. The weather was cooler, the terrain was much more trail like, and Tia was whinny while Kylee was totally happy and content to hike. Yeah, I know, but whatever. Anyway,  we get on our hike and Tia starts off strong, but its kind of all uphill to the actual trail head, so she kind of started fading. You can tell because she starts picking up more stuff, asking for water, or telling me she has to go potty. So, I have to kind of coax her along, but we still keep going. Kylee on the other hand is being a trooper. Sometimes she would say it was hard, and then say "Tia isn't making it better, by crying." I think to myself, "Oh man, and you didn't realize this when you did it the whole time on the last hike." Oh well, she kept going. True she wanted to hold my hand most of the time, but she kept trucking along. Well we hike for about 3/4 of a mile and I just can't take it anymore and decide you know its not worth it. It is more important for us to like hiking and being together than it is for us to get to the actual end of this trail. So, just a little ways up the hill was a bench and we stopped there and had water and a snack and took pictures and then decided it was best to go home.

Man, I said lets go back to the car and Tia just took off. She was so ready to go home. Kylee was still just enjoying the flowers and bombarding me with questions about everything. It really was a delightful hike, we even got sprinkled on. I know most people would like that, but I think sprinkles on hikes brings out colors, scents, and cools things off, so I love it. Anyway, we had fun taking pictures and walking back down the trail. And you know what were we hiked to was beautiful and everyone felt accomplished. We were able to get back in time for lunch and naps. Plus the girls really were fun to be around. It was funny to see what they were interested in. Kylee was interested in the giant 'wish' flowers and rocks. Tia loved finding the little washout spots, tiny rocks, and sticks. They both walk the whole time. I am really actually amazed at how strong their little legs are because the hike was almost all uphill. It was fun to be outside in the beauty of God's creations all together. I love the beauty that surrounds me and I am so glad I get to get out and see it. I feel so blessed.

Here are some pictures.

Kylee and Tia as we hit the true trial head.

Kylee, Me, and Tia being goofballs at our final destination.

Tia and Kylee enjoying the bench.

These who sillies on the trial.

My First Triathlon

 Every year the City of Longmont has a Triathlon weekend and every year I watch it our my windows, but this year that all changed.Saturday morning after we got the Bryce's started on their journey back to Texas Kitt and I went across the street to check-in and pick up our stuff for our first ever triathlon. After we got our numbers and shirts we walked back home to eat breakfast and get ready. I was to antsy for my own good. I for some reason have this phobia if I show up late to something like that even if it is by just a minute or two they wont let me participate anymore. I know this might be the case somewhere, but not at this event. Anyway, I was pretty nervous so I didn't eat a huge breakfast which is good, but then I ate fast so I was the first one done and really had to try so hard to wait, but I stink at that, so I think everyone else was a little more hurried then they wanted to be. After breakfast, we got dressed and got towels, water, shoes, helmets, and stuff like that together and headed over. We setup our transition right next to each other and pretended like we kind of knew what we were doing, but really just copied what everyone else had done.

After that we went up by the pool patio to wait. Kitt took full advantage of this time and I got a massage. I am not a huge massage person to begin with and am even less so when I am anxious, so I just watched and moved around. Moving is way more comforting to me than a massage, although I should have tried it, just to see what it was like. Oh well. Partway through Kitt's massage; Kylee, Tia, and Guapo came and found us and Tia was super interested in what was going on with Aunt Kitt. Eventually the massage ended and we were waiting some more. We did go use the restroom and watch the last few heats of the kids triathlon. Those little guys are super impressive. The way they roll front to back and then back to front and kept going was awesome. I am amazed by though kids.

Finally the last kids were out of the water and it was our turn. First they lined us up by number, which was our approximate time we said it would take us, but then we kind of moved around a little bit more to let in late registers, and Kitt and I moved a little bit ahead of where we were because we thought we were a little faster than 10 minutes. After everyone was all lined up, we get our time tracking anklets. They totally remind of the ankle tracking devices people have to wear for house arrest and stuff. Luckily ours were blue so it felt a little less like that. Anyway, we talk to the people around us and enjoy our time getting up to the pool. Kitt went in first and once she had done her first length I was in. I have been working on my swimming and it totally paid off. I ended up passing Kitt before then. When I finished snaking the 8 lengths through the pool, I climbed out and gave my girls high fives waited a brief second for Kitt and then ran out the door for the bike portion.

Look close Kitt is in grey at the edge, and I am right behind her.

Kitt is at the side, and I am closing in behind her in the third lane.

Me taking my goggles off. A very flattering picture.

Kitt High 5ing the girls.

AUGHHH!! The bike was awful. I got passed by so many people and I could never catch up to anyone. Then to make matters worse I didn't feel like there was a thing I could do about it. I literally was pedaling all the time and it wasn't making any difference. Oh man, I was so frustrated and at that point I was seriously like "Triathlons are so dumb! Why would anyone think this is fun?" Finally, I finished that slow ordeal and got to the running portion.

Me on my bike, and trying to go fast.

Kitt riding her bike.

When I first got off my bike, my legs so did not want to function right. They were kind of like what the heck! Luckily they figured it out and I got to running. I did pretty good, I finally got Kitt in my sights again, but she was running like a champ. When she passed me after getting to the turn around point she splashed a cup of water on me. In blind revenge I carried a cup all the way back to get her back with. My hope was to catch up to her and get her from behind, but she had just gotten too far ahead. Oh well, I still got her at the finish line. Anyway, the run went good, I probably should have tried to run faster, but you know it was just good to run and it was the perfect weather for it and hey its all good.

Kitt starting the run.

Me starting the run.

Me trying to finish the run.

Obviously I finished the race after Kitt, but according to the results I only lost by 6 seconds. As we crossed the line they took the ankle tracking off, and gave me a finisher metal. just for information I got 34 overall, and total time was 44:10. The swim, bike, run times were 4:52, 24:41, and 11:09. Then I got some water and we sat down for a bit. Once I had rested for a bit I wandered over to the pizza and yogurt handout and got me some of that goodness. Oh man the pizza was so good. It was like the perfect treat after a race like that. My girls wanted pizza and yogurt too, so I went and got them some. Then we visited on the lawn for a bit more and got a free shaved ice for finishing the race. Finally, they completed all the awards and stuff and were starting to take things down. They looked like they had a ton of pizza, so after some encouragement I went and asked them if I could have a whole box of pizza which they gladly gave me. Then we took our stuff and went home.

I am so glad I did the tri-a-try. It really was fun. It was like the perfect length because I didn't really have time to train for it, plus it is totally do able. Also, the people that were in it were super nice and fun to be around. It was so great to have Kitt to do it with me. I loved doing it and hope I get to do it again. I don't know if I will try more of a triathlon anytime soon, because I like doable and fun, but this is a good one and I totally loved it and am so glad I did it. Special thanks to Gaupo and the girls for cheering me on the whole time and for Kitt pushing me the whole way.

Here we are after we are all done. We are awesome!

An Invasion From Texas

Okay it wasn't an invasion, but did get to have our Texas family here for a whole week! It was so awesome. Kylee and Betty Jane have so much fun together. They are finally to that age where they play together, have an imagination, and actually play alone together. Allen and Tia did pretty good, but they are not to that point yet, but they loved playing around each other and with their sisters. It was also really fun for us big kids to play together and talk and just overall hangout for awhile. Sometimes I feel like I should do more when I have family visit, but to be honest I just love living life with them.

Tuesday morning Gaupo had to go to work. It was a bummer because usually he gets to go in late, but he had to get somethings done, so it went in kind of late like 9:00. So, he helped me fix breakfast and ate with us and then headed out. After breakfast was all cleaned up, Jack said he needed a couple of hours to do homework, so we decided to head to the park. Lindsay and I took the kids to Willow Farm Park. It is a cool park with lots of sand and fun toys. However, we double scored because a preschool/day care group came and had a bunch of sand toys and so Betty and Kylee played with those kids and their toys for a long time. I really need to get some sand toys, both my kids love playing in the sand when they have stuff to use. Allen swung on the swings for a super long time--he LOVES to swing. Tia just went from one thing to another and loved having some attention from Mom.

Betty and Kylee cooking in the sand.

Tia and Allen riding a cow.

The kids played really well and about noon we left the park. I wanted to pick up some more grapes, gummy bears, and strawberries so we did that and then went home. We had lunch and then my kids went down for a nap while Betty and Allen had quiet time. During nap time we prepped dinner and Jack made a cheese cake. Around 4:00 we had dinner. Then we went to another park. Sorry, but I am just not good at entertaining kids at my house. I would much rather take care of them at a park or something, so that is what I default too. The park was really fun. Kylee enjoyed climbing on everthing, Tia loved looking in the water and was particularly intersted in a mother duck and her babies, Allen was also a fan of the water and Betty loved climbing and playing with Kylee. Maybe that is what I like about parks--I feel like there are things people can do together, but if they are sick of each other they can do their own thing too.

Betty, Tia, Kylee, and Allen swinging all together.

After playing at the park for a bit it was time to come home have baths and send the kids to bed. Once the kids were asleep we ate cheesecake and watch Sahara. The Gaupo got home and we chated for a bit, but then went to bed.

Wednesday morning I went for a run by myself. It was nice to just be out alone and boy is it easier to run if you aren't pushing a stroller with two kids. It was a great to be outside and to know the kids were fine. When I left the kids were screaming, but when I got home they were fine and I was able to sneak upstairs for a shower before having breakfast. Jack had made breakfast--eggs and muffins.

These guys played a lot of play-dough together and it is what they were doing when I went running. 

It was really good and super nice of him to make breakfast for us all. After breakfast we just kind of hung around for awhile and then went to the library for storytime. Kylee and Betty went to four year-old story time while Tia and Allen went to toddler storytime. I can not tell you how nice it is sometimes to have a buddy for Kylee because they just play and then I can focus on Tia. It is really nice. Anyway, we got some new books and I talked over a date plan with Gaupo and we went home. Jack went with us to the Library, but he stayed to work on homework while Lindsay and I took the kids home for lunch and naps. During naps we let Allen and Betty watch a show. Lindsay and I had lunch and the the boys came home and we visited with them while they had lunch.

By visit I mean we more discussed going on a date. Jack made a us a deal that if we paid for the babysitter he would pay for the date. At first I wasn't going to do it, but I got thinking about it on the run that morning and decided this really could be nice to just have some adult time where we don't have to worry about kids, and it would be super fun. Well my original plan was to go to Texas Roadhouse, but Jack and Lindsay proposed Rodizio's. Well Rodizio's is about 45 minutes to an hour away, so this is kind of a trip for Gaupo and I for a date, but after much debate and thought we decided to go for it. So, we sent the guys back to work. We convinced Jack to go and finish his homework, so that he could just play the rest of the week.

Jack doing homework.

Then they left and we kind of just chilled for a bit until my kids woke up. Then I took all the kids outside while Lindsay took a bit of a nap and then we all went to yet another park. This one though had a splash pad. At first all the kids were super leery of it, but after some playing on the equipment and stuff Betty got into it. Then with some encouragement and showing from Mom plus some pulling and help from Betty, Kylee got into it too. They were both soaked by the time we left and had a blast.

Kylee chillin' like a villian. Tia was patiently waiting to do the same and Betty was being a great friend. This piece of work is by the entrance to the park with the splash pad.

We played at the park for awhile and the boys ended up being at the library a little late, so we got home about the same time and began to cook up a dinner on the grill. It was so good, plus we had sweet potato fries. After dinner we let the kids play a little bit more and then it was off to bed. I don't remember why we were kind of late getting started, but we played Ticket to Ride that night and then we went to bed.

Allen didn't want to go to bed and kept talking to us while we were playing and this is where he feel asleep.

Thursday was yet another day of partying. We didn't have any sort of schedule or anything, so things kind of happened a little late. However, we had cinnamon waffles for breakfast, and after breakfast was made and cleaned up I got ready for the day. Then we decided that we should go to the rec center in the morning, so we started that process. Oh my word, Trying to get 4 kids and 3 adults out the door in a remotely timely manner is kind of a joke. Seriously it takes so long. I have no idea why, but seriously it is crazy. Anyway, we finally got everyone in the car and we at the rec center by about 11ish. Then we played there for a bit. Allen was super clingy. He did not like the water at first, but really towards the end he started warming up to it and was having quite a bit of fun. It was pretty busy, but we had a good time on the slides and diving for rings and stuff too. Around 12:30 my girls and I headed for the shower. When we were done the Bryce's got ready while we were in the arcade 'driving.' Once everyone was ready we headed home for lunch and naps. During naptime this time we put in Yogi Bear. Allen took a nap on me and then when I had to go get my kids took a nap on Jack. Then I got ready for our date and Aunt Kitt showed up. She had actually been at the library scene 1 working, but she finally got to our house. The kids were all really excited to see her and they went outside to play while I fixed the mac and cheese for the kids dinner. Then when Gaupo got home I went and got our babysitter. After giving her a run down we left. When I walked out Tia, Kylee, and Allen were screaming. By the time Kitt walked out just Allen was upset, and by the time Lindsay left they were all good. Makenna had rocked it by pulling out Apple Jacks and Don't Eat Pete.

Anyway we headed out and actually made good time driving up. However, just as we were getting ready to park at the restaurant the babysitter calls and says "Kylee just threwup." I am like OH MAN. However, I talked it over with Makenna and she said she was good, so I decided to just go for it and we went into the restaurant. Well right as we were getting ready to sit down the phone goes off again, this time its Kylee. I really really don't want to leave because I am very excited to try this place, but Kylee is pretty upset and wants me. So finally I say, "You just stay up till I get home. Will that be okay?" Kylee stops crying and says' "Okay." Luckily that solved the problem and also a tender mercy she didn't keep throwing up like she usually does it was totally a one and done thing. Anyway, I got back to the table where my loyal family is waiting to see if we can stay or go. I tell them what happened and that we are staying. So the feast began. The salad bar was good and had a lot of fun options, but I have to agree the gaucho's coming around with the meat and slicing you off your very own hot piece was my favorite part. It was a pretty neat experience plus since most of the food was brought to you even though it was all you can eat it lead to having good conversations. Sometimes at all-you-can-eat places you alternate getting up and down you don't get to talk, but this was different and it was very cool. My favorite meat was the sweet and sour chicken although I loved all their beef cuts too. Just the plain old grilled beef cuts. But really it was all good and I was very full when I left.

Jack, Lindsay, Kitt, Me, and Gaupo at our adult night out.

We stood around for a bit and then got in the car, but apparently we ate too much because when we got in the car we sunk it down so low we couldn't close the passenger doors as they were right by a curb and the door was stuck on it, but no worries we shifted just slightly and Jack got it closed. Yeah it was good and we ate a lot. Anyway, we got home and poor Makenna had these four crazy kids up and around. It was pretty wild, but she was handling it great and she really had cleaned up the mess well and, so we put our kids to bed and then visited for a bit and then Gaupo and I went to bed while the others watch Ocean's 12.

Friday dawn early for our little family, but the Bryce's and Aunt Kitt got to rest for a bit longer. We had muffins and eggs for breakfast and then got ready to go to Pearl Street in Boulder. I made PB&J sandwiches for everyone, but Kitt who got meat and cheese because gluten free doesn't lend itself to PB&J very well. Anyway, We got off around 11:00 and headed to Boulder. We walked 1/2 way up one side and had lunch in the little park they have in the center.

Betty, Kylee and Tia climbing on the statue where we were having lunch.

Kylee loved this moose and wanted a pic with it so bad, so here she is.

Betty, Kylee, Tia and me playing on the rocks in the middle of the 'mall.'

After lunch and letting the kids play, we walked down and through a few stores and then hit the splash pad. The water was pretty dang cold so once again, Kylee and Betty were the only ones who even got remotely into it. Betty more than Kylee, but they both did good. Our final shop was the soda candy shop where Betty got some candy to share with everyone. Then we all piled back into the car and went home. Kylee, Tia, and Allen all fell asleep on the way home, but Kylee and Tia woke up when we stopped. Allen stayed asleep even when his carseat was pulled out of the van. I was pretty impressed. After getting home, Kitt went to check her bike for the Triathlon and found that the new tire wasn't holding air. After some talk her and Jack took it to the bike shop while I made dinner. It was an easy fix on the bike and they were home and dinner was made and ready to go in by about 5. So, we had dinner which was almost a disaster because Tia decided that she needed to throw up. Luckily I/Gaupo noticed something was up and almost got her to the bathroom before she lost it. So glad it didn't get on the table. Anyway, we cleaned that up and finished dinner and then let the kids play and sent them to bed. After the kids were in bed, we played Castle Panic and talked and then went to bed.

Saturday morning the Bryce's left and it was Triathlon time, but that is a story for the next post. I feel so blessed to have had the Bryce's here for a whole week. I loved watching the kids play and getting to talk and visit. Although sometimes it was crazy it was so worth the memories and fun. I love my family and I am so grateful they could come visit us.

I don't know the exact morning this was taken,but here is Betty, Kylee, Tia, Me, Allen, and Gaupo all reading scriptures before sending Gaupo to work. 

Memorial Day Weekend

It has been awhile since I have blogged, but because it has been a PARTY around here. It was crazy, and fun but full of family, memories, and relationship building. I loved it. I will admit there are not many pictures. I am sorry I was way too busy.

It all started on May 27 around 4:00 PM. Oma and Papa got here. Kylee was super excited and gave them hugs right away. Tia on the other hand was a little more cautious, but eventually warmed up and gave hugs and had a great time too. It was so fun to have Papa and Oma all to ourselves. Kylee showed them where they were to sleep (this is probably her favorite part of people getting here.) Then we rode bikes, went to Oma's park, and then while dinner was being made we played outside. Oma brought a game called Lawn Darts. Kylee really got the hang of it and loved playing while they were here. We had BLT's for dinner. Then it was kind of late, but the girls got Oma to read them a book anyway and then it was off to bed. Well actually I sent them to bed, Gaupo was kind enough to stay with Tia till she feel asleep. The girls were sleeping in our room to make room for the other people coming, so it was a little disconcerting for her. After talking and waiting for Gaupo to get Tia to sleep, we played out name game Castle Panic. Oma and Papa were good sports and it actually a pretty fun game to play because you all play together. When the game was all finished, Kara, Kitt, and Ross got here. I was beginning to wonder where they were, so it's a good thing they showed up. Ross was asleep and Kara got him transitioned to the pack-n-play without a hitch. Then they came downstairs and we visited some more and then went to bed.

Saturday dawn way to early. Not only where the kids up pretty early it was a rough night. Man sleeping bags, and air mattresses are incredibly noisy. I mean all night rustle, rustle, squeak, rustle, rustle, deep breath, etc. It was so crazy, but totally worth it. We got up and I talked the girls into waiting until their Dad got up to get dressed. So, we went downstairs where Papa was already reading. We spiced up his morning right away. The silence was gone, and Tia wanted to look at pictures. The girls wanted books and milk and all the great stuff. Papa is such a good sport and just soaks it all up. He even took Tia out to the car a couple of times just to let her play. Slowly the rest of the house started to wake up. When Ross woke up the girls could not get enough of him. They wanted to hold him, feed him, get him toys, show him around downstairs, and touch him. It was so cute.

Tia trying to feed Ross. Kara was such a good sport to let Kylee and Tia 'help' so much.

This picture captures it all--Two super grabbing adoring girls and Ross handling it like a champ.

However, we did eventually have to give him some space, because he was just as interested in them and they were in him, but he needed to eat and sleep and stuff. Anyway, we had a breakfast of pancakes and eggs close to 9:00 and then we took our time getting ready. We watched all the people go to graduation and get out of graduation and played more lawn darts.

Then when Ross woke up from his morning nap we decided to head across town to the Farmer's Market and then to JC Penny. Papa forgot his white shirt this time. Poor guy he always forgets something Sunday related when he comes here. Anyway, the market was fun. There were tons of free samples, and it is kind of cool how they have things divided out with food vendors one way, craft fair another, and 'farmer' stuff another. We tasted some super good honey, salsa, and hummus. It was crazy to see the meat prices there. Gaupo and I did end up getting a couple of tomato plants. We got them for a buck a piece, so hopefully  we will get some good tomatoes this year. After wandering around for about a hour or so, we should Papa and Oma and their carload the way to JC Penny, then we got gas and went home, so the girls could get a nap. They took a long time getting home because Kara and Kitt decided they needed to go shopping too, but they got some good stuff, and Oma picked up some stuff for me too. Like a super cute skirt and shorts. When they all got back I had lunch with them while the kids slept.

Then around 4:00 the Texas crew showed up. Oh man it was so fun to see my brother and his family on my doorstep.That night we had a wiener roast for dinner. It was a simplish affair. Just hotdogs, baked beans, chips, marshmallows, and cookies. But, it was so good. After the fire died, we bathed all the kids and had family prayers and put them to bed. Then the adults took turns going through the shower. Then it was just talking. I don't know that we talked about anything in particular, but just visited about stuff. That is one thing I love about my family is that we can just sit around and talk about whatever. My mom did ask us some questions like what would do with 5, 10, 100, and 1000 dollars. That was pretty interesting, but other than that is was like whatever. We went to bed late, but happy, and this night was a little less rough probably because I was so tired, but you know what I will take it.

Sunday was still early, but later than the morning before. Ross was actually awake before us and the girls loved that. Then we had breakfast, and slowly other members of the house started waking up and having breakfast too. Then I played around for a little bit and then had to get ready to go to church. At 10:30ish we had family prayers and then walked to church. We put Kylee, Betty, and Tia in my double stroller, Allen in an umbrella stroller, and then Ross had my single stroller. It was such a great day to walk to church. It was so fun to fill up also a whole large bench. If Klaire and Seth could have been with us we could have. It was still super fun. Church was a great and as always it was great to show off my family to everyone. Then after church we walked back home and had a light lunch and got the kids down for quiet time/naps. We did that until about 4. It was so crazy to really have a pretty quiet house, but it was good because we needed to get some stuff done for dinner. At about 5:30 we had dinner. We had Wedding Beef over brown rice, and strawberries. Then we had monster cookies for dessert. It was really good and I was very pleased with how things worked with seating. I was kind of worried about sitting 13 people for dinner, but it worked out good and it was AWESOME to have so much help after dinner cleaning it up. Once dinner was cleaned up, we visited and watched the kids play and before we knew it, it was time for them to go to bed. After they went to bed, we visited some more and enjoyed being together.

Monday was goodbye day, but before we did that we went and had some fun. The morning started off with breakfast burritos, boiling eggs for egg salad sandwiches, and playing. After breakfast Gaupo, Oma, and Papa took the kids to the park while I made chicken salad for dinner and then made the sandwiches for lunch. Then they came back and we packed everything for our picnic up and went to Golden Ponds. When we got there we walked all they way around all three ponds and then over to the bridge and just soaked in the beauty around us. There were more people there then usual, but really it wasn't bad and we scored on sweet picnic spot by the water.

Jack, Kara, Oma, Lindsday, Papa, Betty, Kylee, and Gaupo eating lunch.

Oma, Jack, Lindsay, Papa, Allen, Kylee, Betty, and Kitt.

Kitt and Gaupo so into this whole picnic thing. Real story Kitt was and Gaupo was like 'Whatever.'

Kylee playing she was tied to this pole.

Check out Kylee and this waterfall. 

We enjoyed lunch together and then it was time to send Oma and Papa on their way. We all went home and got the kids down for naps and stuff and said goodbye to Oma and Papa. Then while everyone was sleeping Kitt, Kara, Lindsay and I played Castle Panic. Kara actually wanted 5 Crowns, but she said Castle so that is what we ended up playing. It was fun and we ended up snacking on ALL the gummy worms and having a great time. Then it was time to get Kara and Ross to the airport to go home. So, I packed Kitt and Kara some chicken salad and they got their stuff together and we loaded them up and sent them on their way. We found out later their plane was delayed an hour, so they could have stayed longer, but oh well we feel so lucky to have had them here to begin with. It was go great. After they were off, the kids played for a bit more and then we made muffins to go with our chicken salad and had dinner. Then for family home evening we had a short lesson about choices. Then we had Oreo's and popcorn for a treat while watching Curious George. Then it was time for bed. After the kids were in bed, we played Castle Panic again, I think Lindsay really likes this game. Then we watched a couple of Hogan's Heroes and called it a night.

It was such a great Memorial Day weekend. I was so grateful that everyone could come and play with us and that I didn't have to do it without Gaupo. I missed having Seth and Klaire, but so grateful to have everyone else. I miss that we don't get to get together very often all together. It really is so fun. It is true it is crazy, and sometimes sleep is hit or miss, but you know that is how memories and relationships are made and it totally worth it. Thanks family for coming here it was totally a weekend to remember.