Mexico

Friday afternoon Kris called me to see if we could get the condo in Rocky point for Sunday night. It was available so we went down for a quick night. The weather was perfect and the kids had fun playing in the sand.

Cameron loved building and digging for the crabs

Although Caitlin loved the water she is terrified of seaweed, ladybugs (which were everywhere) and flies.Not exactly our nature girl.

easter

We started our Easter Sunday by going to church by the lake. It was a beautiful day. After church ther was another easter egg hunt.

look at all that loot.

so many eggs, so little time.

easter

We attempted an Easter Egg Hunt at Anamax Park. The weather was cloudy but it wasn't raining before we started the hunt. It started to pour with hail as we finished up. I picked up Cody and Caitlin and got to the car as fast as we could. That was a nightmare.

Cameron didn't care to much-he is always smiling.

coloring easter eggs at home

garden time

There is a place at a nearby park called Victory Gardens. You are able to have one of the spots to plant your own garden. I thought it would be a fun thing to do with the kids. Well, any of you who know me know that I can't even keep the hardiest of plants alive. My parents were out here for a couple of weeks so I had them help us get started. We planted carrots,beans,peppers,green onions and snow peas. To my surprise everything was growing really great but now all the rodents and birds come in and eat all of the seeds and anything that has just popped up.

Caitlin is planting her tree(it is a stick that she found)

Hopefully it will come back to life!!!

all in a days work

I know that I may have posted about Codys love for puzzles before but I think it may be somewhat obsessive. He did all 5 of these 100 piece puzzles in a day. Sometimes if he is playing outside he will run in the house to put a few pieces in or do an entire puzzle. It is amazing but at least he's not watching TV all day right?

what I love about SPS

One of the things that I love about the school in Sahuarita is that they sometimes do these "Lighted Schoolhouse" events. Sometimes it is a movie in the gym and this time they did an icecream social and v-day card making. They are always a family thing so it is fun to see different parts of the school where your kids go during the day and also meet some of their friends and families that you may not otherwise get to meet. These cards are a surprise for their daddy so SSHHH;don't tell.

bbq in phoenix

We went up to phoenix on Sunday for a bbq with some of Kris's old friends that he hasn't seen in over a year. Caitlin was so shy and didn't smile or speak a word the whole time. One of the girls was trying to crack a smile out of her but was unsuccessful. Kris said this was the first time he had ever been to one of the parties where he had to ask for a juicebox.....times have changed!!!!!!!!!One our way home Cameron started to cry in the car,complaining of his ear hurting so it was a very long ride home to say the least. I took him back to the minute clinic this morning and insisted they treat him for swimmers ear. Sometimes I wonder why us parents don't get paid the Drs. salary when we have to tell them the diagnosis. Oh well, at least he is now on the mend.

The boys had so much fun playing on this swing in the backyard.

Just had to take a picture of those beautiful blues

The boys playing with a stomp rocket

One of Camerons buddies

cute cookies

One of Kris's clients bought these cookies for the kids and I just had to take a picture to show everyone because I thought they were the cutest cookies that I have ever seen. I was able to sneak a bite and they were pretty yummy!!!

superbowl XVIII

We had a superbowl party at our house(not as many as I had anticipated but a perfect group of friends) The weather was great so the kids played outside for most of the time until it got dark. Most people left at 1/2 time to go home & put the kids to bed for school the next day. The 3-D show was a joke,especially since we put so much work into cutting out all of the glasses. We had a great time though with good food, and good friends even though the Cardinals lost:-(

Cody turns 4

I can't believe Cody is 4 years old today. We actually did just a little celebration with our family last night with cake and pizza since Kris won't be home until late tonight. Cody you are such a sweet and loving little boy and we are so happy you are a part of our family. We love you and Happy Birthday.

I didn't do a good job of actually taking pics of the lake. This is the beach area where we had lunch first. There is not much room to take a boat but I am sure we will go anyways. The kids will have fun in the boat even if we can just go in a circle.

patagonia lake state park

They have a cool jr ranger program at all state parks. They give the kids some little projects to do and than before you leave they give the kids a badge,poster and make them recite the jr. ranger oath. It is pretty cute and Cameron had fun.

Caitlin decided to protest in the middle of the hike

Madera Canyon

We have had such beautiful weather here lately. We decided last minute to pack a lunch and head to Madera Canyon. A short drive from us but so incredibly beautiful. We knew we wouldn't be able to go far because we anticipated having to carry at least one child back. Caitlin had her first experience of squatting in the woods when mother nature calls. We only had one passerby who luckily laughed it off. The boys did so good but it was hard to tell Cody to stop hopping(we did not want him to slip on the rocks) it was very narrow in some areas. It is hard to believe something like this is so close to us. Kris and I had to take turns carrying Caitlin back(up hill of course) but I actually wanted the booty workout. After being carried almost the whole way we get back to the car and Caitlin says "whew,that was awesome" oh yeah, cause she worked so hard, she always gives us a good laugh. We did not see any bears on our hike(much to the dismay of 2 little boys) but we thought one had snuck into the car but it was just Caitlin snoring on the way home(from her long hike)

Christmas Eve

Well, typically we will open a new movie on Christmas Eve and eat popcorn. Our neighbors decided to have the neighbors over for appetizers and visiting. I stayed home with Caitlin(due to the flu) but the boys had a good time. Everyday, I am so greatful for where we live. We have the best neighborhood and such good friends for both us and the kids. I am just sad that us girls did not get to go but maybe next year. I did have fun snuggling with Caitlin and watching the Santa Clause though. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends tomorrow.