Wednesday, August 24, 2011

How we manage the heat!

First lets say happy anniversary to us! 9 years and counting to eternity....
We have had a lot of good times and can't believe we almost have a 7 year old! Time seriously does fly when you have kids.


I have been crafty lately and have been inspired by Pinterest. Loving it. Addicted to it. Wanting to constantly do crafts and project......

I made a Roman Shade for way cheap!! It was super easy and we really needed something for our bathroom window.....ya know, to keep the sun and heat out!

I like how the sun slightly filters through during the day but also gives good shade....

I had to add these little bath pic of the boys....Cole loves his big brother and kept laying on his tummy and smiling up at him....glad I captured it.




Arizona Science Center

They had a lot of fun and interesting stuff at the science center....the kids loved it and we definitely need to go back.....


Cole enjoyed it too. They had a really cool show that told you about all the elements and natural disasters that happen with heat lamps beaming on you when a volcano was erupting and wind blowing on you when there was a tornado, etc....

Love these kiddos.....


Payson, Arizona


Randomly playing with photoshop on the above pic......



Peek a boo!!! (seriously the only way I could get a decent pic of the kid...he is a busy boy...)


The kids had so much fun going down this big hill!


They were going so fast! Brecon kept looking behind him a few times and I thought he was for sure going to roll and flip....


It started to rain shortly after these pics which was perfect! It was so much cooler in Payson and we really needed a picnic and park day since being in 115 degree weather doesn't really let us enjoy parks this time of year!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Summer fun...and first day of school!!


Ava started 1st grade! She was so cute and had a bunch of new clothes for school, but she decided to pick one of the shirt's I made for her...



Love this girl!


Summer time!!!


We hit Tempe beach splash park a few times.....




Cole liked to stick his little booty in the water stream....

Children's Museum of Phoenix




Car wash....


Pic of the kiddos in the big treehouse climbing structure. Ava convinced me to climb with them which was a big mistake.....no fun. It was hot, crowded, and had little tight spaces. Definitely made for little people. Briant laughed at me the whole time....good times. And a ton of parents went with their kids....I don't get it.


Another fun splash pad and shopping....


I love the drenched face look....


Birthday celebration!


I got my free breakfast at Joe's farm grill. We ate outside at the picnic tables and it was perfect.


The kids found a beautiful caterpillar..


For lunch we hit Famous Dave's!


And dinner was at Benihana's with just my hubby and me....


Last of all, swimming lessons were accomplished.....too hot for me watching, but the kids loved it.


Ava is doing the backstroke.


Brec floating.


Summer was great, but Arizona is definitely too hot. Can't wait for fall to appear and then we can enjoy parks, playdates, and BBQ's. I love fall here.....my new favorite season.....hopefully I can keep this blog updated and not do ginormous posts anymore....I have a lot of projects in the works....