Happy Father's Day

Shhhh don't tell Dave but we went to Star Nursery for a fun garden craft activity.  Surprise it was Father's Day Gifts of  painted garden pavers.  I love these activities I can stand back and watch the creative juices take over and let each one create their own project.

 Getting started

 

 Reganne loves the paint and it loves her.

Rylee gets right down to business.

They were extremely heavy add the staircase to the main level I needed help getting them to the car.  Won't Dave be surprised  to have more pavers to make a new path.

Family Fun Night

Or should I say Friday Night.  I think Family Fun Night sounds much better.  We headed off to the rec center to swim and possibly climb the rock wall.  Rylee has been asking all week if she could try the rock wall again.  It is only open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  We have been going on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  So Friday was the day to try and we were in luck it was still open after dinner.  They harnessed her up and let her go.

 And go...

 She hit the first mark and let go.  She must have looked down.  There was no convincing her to keep going.  

 Not to be left out Reganne had to try.

Darn flip flops they are not good to climb in.

Time to go swimming and cool off.  Let's try this again next week.

Saturday Morning Time to Play

What happened to Spring or rather slowly easing us into Summer.  That never seems to be the case here in Southern Utah.  One day you are enjoying the 70's or maybe even the 80's.  The next day it can be the high 90's.  Friday hit 103 and Saturday was going to be no different.  If you want enjoy being outside you have to start early.

Off we went to the splash pad.  Towels, water, and a squirt gun.  Ryder has been fascinated by squirting the sisters.  I believe it's to see how loud they will scream.

 Rylee help me fill it up please????

 I am going to shoot you....

and I will get you wet.

 Another  sister or victim?  

Let's play

After only an hour we headed back home it was already warming up to the point we went scurrying for shade.

Just Add Waters

After seven years of being without a boat and playing in the water Dave couldn't last much longer.  He found to good of deal to pass up on a used boat.  The kids were so excited when it brought it home.  They have all worked hard to clean it and getting it ready to go.  Dave promised them we would go out on the next weekend his was off.  

Memorial Day was the day.  I am not sure who was more excited Dave or the kids.  I watched the kids with the anticipation of trying something new the I became excited too.  The trip started with the usual prep for a family outing making sure we have water (to drink), sunscreen, towels, and good weather.

All came together for a beautiful day.

 Getting onto the water.

 Finally on the lake.  Are those smiles?

 Learning to drive.  Rylee  is first.

 Followed by Reganne.  Such concentration.

 Bringing up the rear was Ryder.  Good thing there is a chair of him to see over the steering wheel.

 Time to get into the water... Who's first?  Remember the water is only 67 degrees.

 First ride in the tube.

 This is fun!!!

More, More, and finally that is enough.

The water was getting choppy with to many people on the lake.  The girls were done riding and it was time to play on the beach or go home.  We made a quick stop at the beach, but again too many people.  As we left the lake there were cars lined up past the entrance. Let's go home and get cleaned up for lunch.

They are already planning our next adventure.

Do It Yourself

I have wanted to make birthday cards with the kids pictures on them.  Here is it June and I am still in the thinking and planning process.  I had better get started and quite thinking.  

Here are the camera shots which one should I use.... 

 Birthday horns

 A brother teasing his sisters.

 Ryder blowing his horn loud enough to wake the neighbors.

 So much for a quiet Sunday Morning

Birthday Hats & Horns

 

Which one should I choose?  I can't tell just check the mail on your birthday for our special birthday surprise.

What Does Free Look Like?

FREE!!!!!!

How many times have I said Extreme Couponing can't be done in St. George.  I can't be done on the scale that you see on  tv.  You can't plan it or prepare for it.  It reaches out and grabs you.  You just need to know what you are looking at.

As I walked down the dairy aisle there was a clerk stocking the bins.  He was marking down what I thought were expired items.  I picked up a couple Lunchables marked down to .50 and right next to them he started putting out Oscar Mayer Sub Sandwiches that sell for between 2.68 to 3.50 the new price was .50  Attached to each box was a 1.00 off when purchasing two.  I looked at the clerk and he looked at me.  What is wrong with them?  Nothing the case was crushed when delivered so they can't sell them at full price.    Their loss my gain all eight were free.  Approx $24 of free food.  

The grin on my face was hard to wipe off!!!  We will enjoy and free tastes really good.

School Year Ends

Another school year came to an end on Wednesday.  The last 2 1/2 days were full of activities, pranks, goodbyes, and last minute goodbyes.  Each class and a swimming day field trip.  Rylee's class went to Sand Hollow Aquatic Center.  Reganne's class went to the Washington Rec Center.  They came home tired and with anticipation building towards that moment when the bell would ring and they would be free for the summer.  The most important thing of the day would be what teacher they have next year.  Rylee got who she wanted Mr Stewart.  Reganne got the teacher I wanted for her Mrs. McBride but she gets to be with one of her BFF's Frankie.

 Are those smiles of relief or excitement?  

They didn't have to walk home.

 I promised a ride home and lunch to celebrate.

 Cheeseburgers, Fries, Nuggets, and Ice Cream

Let the summer sillies begin.  Tomorrow summer camp begins.