5-29-09 to 5-30-09 Friday & Saturday

Friday: Mom and Grandma Doris came yesterday and stayed with us last night. Mom took the boys to the movie UP today and they ALL enjoyed it. Grandma and I stayed at the house to sew. We made outdoor pillows for my front porch, and started those curtains for the green toy room. Steve, Kenli, and Trinity Boeselager came for the weekend and the girls liked to played the piano.

Saturday: Corey, Steve, Josh, and Jared woke up early and went fishing. Grandma, Kenli, Jaydon, and Trinity all enjoyed pancakes for breakfast. We had a fun day of playing in the sandbox, coloring on the patio with chalk, and playing in the water. Grandma and I worked on curtains again when the boys got home from fishing. At 5pm, they went to DIA to pick up Jera. We had a fire in our patio fireplace and most of the neighbors came over! Busy day...but lots of fun!

Grandma Doris bought the boys hoola hoops, so of course they had to have a competition. They can both keep it going longer than their dad!!

5-25-09 to 5-28-09 Monday to Thursday

Monday: Memorial Day: The Gallagher's joined us for a campfire and roasted smores. The live across the street and have twin boys, 3 years old. It was nice to have guests at our campsite, but the mud was still bad and everyone got pretty dirty. Oh well, I guess a smore tastes the same either way!

Tuesday: Jaydon got ahold of the camera in the boat and shot a few pictures of himself. Nice self portrait, right?

Wednesday: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! My neighbor and I car pool during school, and today was their morning to pick-up. So this is what is looks like when my boys head to school, bright and early at 7:15.

Thursday: 1st day of summer break. We broke out the responsibility chart and got busy this morning. Each kid got their jobs done, so I let them get the pool out and play in the water. Next week we start their summer reading program along with some math, science and other fun! They will be so excited...maybe!

5-21-09 to 5-24-09 Thursday to Sunday

Thursday: The toy room has a new color...Organic Garden. The material over the back of the couch will be curtains as soon as I get time to sew them.

Friday: Does this kid ever get enough fishing done?

Saturday: Josh gets the fishing bug and reels in one of his own. Yeah Josh!!! This weather was so crazy this weekend. Nice in the morning for fishing, but rainy and lighting in the afternoon and evening. Everything was a mess, the campground was muddy, so the camper and boat also got muddy. We spent a lot of time playing games and eating in the camper. It was still a great holiday weekend.

Sunday: May 24 is Roger's birthday, so we called him from the boat and all wished him a happy day. I took this picture while Josh was on the phone with him and then Josh landed a big bass. "This one's for you, Grandpa!"

5-17-09 to 5-20-09 Sunday to Wednesday

Sunday: This camping and fishing is hard work. Jaydon crashed on the floor under Corey's seat and Josh fell asleep next to me while I was reading. The sound of the water hitting the side of the boat, the warm sun, and peaceful time (kids not fighting) make for prime napping time!!!

Monday: Josh made me this cute coffee cup with a lid in art this year. He said he even baked it in the kiln, so I could actually drink my coffee from it! How SWEET!!!!

Tuesday: My flower bed has exploded and I'm needing to divide plants and move things around. I just can't believe it's this full already and it's only May!!!

Wednesday: Jaydon had a play day with his little buddy from preschool, Mason. They played on the "Slippy Slide" all afternoon.

5-13-09 to 5-16-09 Wednesday to Saturday

Wednesday: Syl and I have been digging out shrubs and roots along my fence in the backyard. Wow, what a workout! Jared likes to swing the pick ax and help. It's nice to have the overgrown things gone.

Thursday: Got spring fever and headed to the nursery for plants. I'm lovin this "Dwarf Jewel Mix" in my urn pot. I've been playing in the dirt all week!!

Friday: Today was the boys field day at school. They both did well and had a great time and then we headed to the lake to camp and fish. I just love this picture of Jared, patiently waiting for something to bite...legs crossed, hands folded...watching....waiting.

Saturday: Kami, Cade and Cassie came up in the afternoon to eat supper and roast marshmellows for smores. The kids had a great time riding bikes and exploring the lake. We rode to the Eagle's nesting area to check out the birds, but really needed binocs to see anything good.

I'm here...really

Wow, can't believe how fast time flies. I've been taking pictures and journaling them in my head, ready for the little extra time I need to get them on the blog. Extra time???? My kids all finish school tomorrow. Summer break is here and I'm not ready for it yet! Ready for the weather...YES, but not ready to entertain children. I have a plan, and I will be using it starting Thursday. I'll let you know if it goes well! Wish me luck!

Jaydon's vocabulary

Bet you've never heard an ambulance called a "hospital truck" before...