Next Stop.....

Hogal Zoo we kidnapped Grandma & Grandpa so they had to come too.  It was a perfect day to visit the animals.  The crowds were still around but the animals were starting to move around since it was after lunch and nap time.

Can we buy something?  PLEASE????

Merry Go Round.  I love that smile.

Rock Shores

Don't hurt us!!!

How long can we sit here and pose?

Lego Polar Bear

This year exhibits are all made out of Lego's and pretty amazing to look at.

Time to head back to grandma's house and get changed for the reception.

Busy Weekend!!!!

This was going to be a very busy weekend but a fun one.  Devan & Kayla's wedding started it off just right.  9:00 was an early start and we arrived with plenty of time to spend with family waiting for the sealing to start.  Since this was also my birthday what better way to celebrate than in the temple.

Larry's family

Jason, Camille, and Charlie

Spring Flowers

Just days ago buried in the snow.

Chocolate & Cotton Candy

Every kids dream of perfection.  Maybe even a few adults as well.

Time for the wedding luncheon everyone was starving.  The kids stayed at Grandma & Grandpa's house so we had a quick stop to load em up and meet everyone for lunch.  Too bad they spotted the chocolate fountain and cotton candy before they ate lunch.  All the begging and pleading from me to eat a few more bites before treats didn't work.  They soon filled up with lots of sugar.  Good thing we were headed to the zoo to run around.

Spring Soccer: Game 4 Orange Ninjas

It's going to be a hot day for soccer since our game started at 11:00.  We were down on player so all three boys were going to play the whole game.  They were happy they didn't have it out.  The Orange Ninjas had 6 players so we knew it was going to be a rough day.

They are off and running

And running...and kicking the ball.

Water Break

If all else fails stand in front of the goal so they can't kick it it.

I tried telling them that they can't do that, but they refused to listen.

They keep on running.

Ryder was running behind everyone not wanting to get hit by the ball.  No amount of talking could convince him that is what he needs to do.

We're pooped!

The game was finally over for these three tired little boys.

But wait the most important part was still to come TREATS!!!!!!

Time for a treat and this week we have to clean the house.

SWA Take Your Kids to Work Day

I am not sure why SkyWest decided to participate in the Bring Your Kids to Work Day, but when they announced it I registered the girls.  Ryder wasn't old enough to come, but give him a couple of years.  The hardest part of the day was getting everyone ready and to work before 8:15.  I signed them in and they went one way and I wend another.

Where does this lead???

To the maintenance dept for part inspection.

Inflight...learn how to service the passengers.

and give the safety demo.

Rylee's group 11 years old to 16 years old.

The whole group with Chip Childs, President of SkyWest

Reganne & Sierra

Friends from Daycare...Her mom works in Inflight

Color Contest

Mom's desk

Digging through my old blackberries.  Can we keep one??

Lunch at Subway

What work day would be complete without having lunch out at Subway.

The girls were unimpressed with my job and all my phones.  They both want to be flight attendants when they grow up.  Just a reminder to them that they have to grow taller and be at least 5'1" to apply.  It was now time to go back to school which they weren't too excited about.  They had a great time and came home with lots of stuff and an eagerness to go again next year.  

When I got back to work the People Dept that put it on were all worn out but they had smiles on their faces as well.  That is a good sign for a repeat next year.

2013 Kite Festival

Three months of reading are finally paying off with the Kite Festival.  This year Rylee decided she didn't want a kite but a book instead.  Reganne wanted a kite, but wanted her friend Franky to have the same one.  They came close Reganne got a ladybug while Franky got Rapunzel.

Which one should I pick???

The brand new Dear Dumb Diary book.

Free Kids Zone.....Pick 5 prizes at the end.

Ryder brought me a whistle for soccer.  Because all coaches have whistles.

The Spinning Strawberries

The must ride of the festival.  Too bad they spun away from me each time they came around.

These smiles were still intact after the ride.

Famous Train Ride

Oops!! Someone spilled an orange drink in Ryder & Rylee's bucket.

Rylee slid all the way to the back to avoid it.

We came, we saw, we played, and time to ride the school bus back to the parking lot and go home for dinner. Time somehow slipped away so no cleaning the weekend.  It will wait until the next one.  Know the question is will I survive?

Spring Soccer: The Smashers vs Black Ninjas

This day was going to be a busy one full of games to play, places to visit, and possibly house cleaning.  When I woke up I knew we were already running behind.  Reganne had soccer academy at 10:30, but Ryder's game was at 10:00 across town.  Some quick planning and a few phone calls she had a ride.  The rest of us were headed to Ryder's game.  We arrived with minutes to spare to get the ball rolling.

And roll we did without our assistant coach Axel.

Get that ball.

Who should kick?

A throw in...Ryder turn around!!!

You kick it....No you kick it.

Does she really know what she is talking about?

We pretty good without the knowledgeable one guiding the boys.  They had fun and nobody wanted to sit out and take turns.  

It is off to pick Reganne up, visit Dave at work, get a few groceries, and eat lunch.  Hopefully, we will still have time for the kite festival. 

Game 2....Introducing the

Yellow Smashers team of 4.  After make many phone calls I was ready for Saturday.  There was smiles all around and they were ready to play

Who's that lady on the field???

It's our coach!!!!

How can I complain when Ryder tells everyone that I am his coach and he is beaming from ear to ear.

One, Two, Three throw it in!!!

These boys played their hearts out.

Go Ryder!!!

Such concentration and he was off and running.

It was another perfect spring day and even better having fun with new friends.  Time to pick up Reganne from her soccer academy and then the day is wide open.