A picasso party

Thursday's we have a little special party where we have a treat and do a special craft. For our Picasso party we had chicken fries with three kinds of dip arranged on a plate that looks like a painters palette. The kids painted their own master piece to hang. And we made these cool lollipops. You just crush up hard candies (we used jolly ranchers) and arrange on a cookie sheet lined with foil and cook at 350 for about 5 minutes, or until the candies melt. Then while candies are still piping hot you insert a lollipop stick twisting it in the candy so the top is fully covered. Did that make sense? Then let cool. They turned out really neat, dontcha think?

Pizza

Monday's we spend a little time in the kitchen cooking something up. Last week we made Popsicles, which were fabulous. They tasted just like an orange Julius. You just mix up 1c vanilla yogurt with 2c of a good orange juice, and freeze in a Popsicles tray. So yummy. This week the kids made personal pizzas on english muffins. They were a hit!

Swimming Lessons

We have had a great time at swimming lessons this week. The kids are all doing awesome. Aspen was even promoted on the second lesson! Go Aspen! After swim lessons we play at the water park until lunch time! Well some of us do. Sierra likes lounging and having snacks, Ethan likes to play at the near by park...but everyone is happy so that is all that matters!

Watson weekend

Amb and fam came out to visit for the weekend. Its true love when they drive a billion and two miles to only stay for two days. Thanks guys, it was so fun hanging out. We stayed up super late talking and catching up Friday. Saturday we went to the water park, and saw Up, in 3D, which was a super cute movie. After the kids went to bed we stayed up playing ROOK. Which I think I might have a figured out (sort of), thanks guys for being so patient with me. I was so confused, but I had a great time and cant wait to play again... when we go camping, in only two weeks!! Sunday we played and hung out then went to church. Amb went to primary with me, and helped me with my sunbeams. Then they had to leave after dinner, which Shawn made! Such a quick trip. I loved holding Radley, he is the most adorable baby, so sweet. He is all smiles, and his cooing is the sweetest sound I've ever heard. I miss him already, I tried talking them into letting me keep him until we meet up with them in few weeks but they weren't crazy about the idea. I love you guys, tons and tons! Thanks for coming!! XOXO

Teddy bear tea party

Scout camp

Scout camp was so fun. The kids got to do a lot of really cool things, such as going to museums, bowling, played golf and tennis, hiking with a GPS and so much more. Ethan had a blast. I was able to go on the first day and help out with the opening games with all the bears. (Ethan is a bear, and I am one of the bear den mothers, we have so much fun.) I love to watch Ethan with his friends. He is just like his Daddy, his friends are important to him and he loves to hang out with them. He makes new friends easily, and has no problem reaching out to new people. I also went on the hike on Saturday. It was a 3.5 mile hike, through cave creek. It was beautiful, I wish I would have brought my camera but I forgot it. I will have to do it again so I can get some pictures of the desert. Ethan was in a huge hurry on the hike (no surprise), and had to be up in the front! The weather was beautiful, it was definitely hot, but there was a nice breeze all week, so we survived being out all day! Gotta love the Arizona heat. It was a great beginning to summer.

Schools OUT

Last day of school pose! Just before the bus got here!

A barnes and noble gift card for Mrs. Ward. Ethan's favorite thing that she did was to read to them. So he thought this would be a perfect thank you!

School is officially out. Ethan is now a fourth grader! Gulp, I must be getting old. He had a great year. Loved his teacher, made some great friends, learned lots of important things. He is growing up so fast. Thank goodness he still loves his Mommy, and needs lots of lovin. Ethan don't grow up so fast, and stay my little boy forever please.