Our week

We had a rather busy week (especially considering my general reluctance to go anywhere!!!) Monday we went to the sprinkler park and had tons of fun in the sun and water. The kids love going there and playing with other kids and I like it because we can go play in the water with out all the stresses that come with the pool and 3 small kids who can't swim.... :) Plus it's about the only place where it is bearable to be outside in the summer here!

Tuesday night was Enrichment for me. It was nice to get out of the house and spend time with other women! The kids never like it when I go, but I'm always a bit more sane for having gone.

Wednesday was Anna's first dentist appointment. She did so well!!! She sat still the whole time (and Anna NEVER sits still for more than 1 minute) and she followed all their instructions. Mommy was very happy that it was a painless ordeal for all involved. Her teeth are healthy and though the front tooth is chipped, at least it isn't dead.

Thursday night I went out with some girls in the ward so we could all hang out with a friend who had moved away and was back visiting while she packed and moved some stuff. We had a great time eating and talking - so much so that I didn't get home until almost 11. :)

Friday we had friends over. Natalie and Mia Walker came over to play. The kids loved having a friend over and Anna and Mia get a long well.

Saturday was the usual chores. The kids kept asking when we were going to go somewhere and Dan and i just kept telling them over and over - we AREN"T!!!! we're staying home!!!

Well Dan's waiting for me to go to bed - so Good Night all!!!

Sparkly Lips and Smoothies

We took the kids to Walmart to spend some of their money that they had earned. The girls had fun looking at the toys and considering their options and deciding what they most wanted, that was in their price range. Anna very excitedly chose a barbie. (Mommy was just glad that it was a barbie that didn't have lots of small parts and lots of removable clothing!) Eileen's choice was one that I was reluctant about. She decided that she wanted a make up kit. She decided that this was what she most wanted and I made sure she understood rules that would surround it's use. That afternoon during nap time she got our her make up kit and had fun putting sparkly stuff all over her lips and eyeshadow all over her eyes. She then moved on to mommy. Thankfully she knows that boys DON'T wear make up!! She had TONS of fun walking around making kissy faces and showing off her sparkly lips. She was so cute!!

Sunday was tiring as usual. I got a call Saturday night from Eileen's teacher that she was sick and needed a sub. So I got to teach her CTR class. We had a fun lesson on missionaries and how the Lord blesses those who serve missions. We talked about Ammon in the Book of Mormon and about missionaries today. We got a visit from our ward missionaries and also got to talk a bit about Eileen's Grandparents who are serving a mission in Singapore. For a group of 4-5 year olds they are SO SMART! And so sweet!

We had smoothies as part of dinner and the kids LOVE to help make smoothies. Their part is to put in the ice. Aaron is starting to get old enough that he HAS to participate in everything his sisters do, so here he is on the counter helpin make the smoothie. After we walked over to our friends house to visit and play. The kids had fun and tired themselves out completly!! YEY!

The Doctor....

Anna and Aaron both had well child check ups today. Aaron's 18 month check up and Anna's 3 year old check up.

Anna was so cute and so well behaved! She got to stand on the big girl scale and stand up to get measured. She got to do an eye test and a hearing test. She got her finger pricked and didn't cry at all, she drew pictures for the doctor and was very good at doing what was asked of her. She is average height and a bit on the skinny side. She is smart and the doc was impressed with her drawing abilities.

Aaron was also a sweetie! I think he was just showing off for the nurses! He let them measure and weigh him with no problems while I took Anna to the bathroom. He didn't cry when he got his shot (though he promptly pulled off the bandaid!) And he climbed all over the doctors office. He was also average for height and a bit further on the skinny side. (WHERE DOES HE PUT IT!!! - the kid eats more than I do!!!)

So we aren't breeding basketball players, but we do have a couple of healthy, happy kids who are growing up healthy and strong. (Must be all those prayers..."Dear Heavenly Father, Thanks Thee for this day, please bless the food will help us be healthy, name of Jesus Christ AMEN")

Happy 4th of July

This year for the 4th, we went down to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Their HOA puts does a small parade through the neighborhood each year. The kids can ride their bikes behind a fire truck - Dan and I weren't up for this and I doubt the kids would have lasted long either because of all the hills, but we hung out at the end location and got arms (instead of cheeks) painted, and had snacks and got to check out the fire truck. After we went back to my parent's house to swim and have lunch.

If all that wasn't enough to exhaust Dan and I.... I mean the kids.... after we went to hang out with our friends the Walker's to play and have some AMAZING food. All in all, it was a fun day, and we all collapsed at the end of it!

It was also neat to have a chance to talk to Eileen about what this holiday is about. Trying to explain to her about freedom and how blessed we are to live in this country. Last night while looking at quotes about Freedom, I came across some really interesting ones that really got me thinking. So here for your philosophical pleasure is one of my favorites. It really got me thinking about how freedom was perceived by our fore fathers and how it is perceived by many today.

There are two freedoms - the false, where a man is free to do what he likes; the true, where he is free to do what he ought. ~Charles Kingsley

I hope that I can teach my children the true meaning of Freedom, and that they will grow up understanding that with the freedom to choose, comes the responsibility to choose wisely.