Weekend Updates

My friend Kristin flew in on Wednesday for the weekend.  We took the kids to good ol' Chuck E. Cheese for a late birthday present from Kris.  We actually all had fun!  The key is to go during the week at lunch time.  

On Friday, we took the kids plus one to the zoo and met up with another friend and her twins.  JJ and Kristin were able to feed a giraffe, ok well JJ grabbed the food they paid for and shoved it all at the giraffe at one time!  

The weather was great all weekend!  On Friday night we made home made vanilla and strawberry cheesecake ice cream.

On Saturday, John and a friend took the boys to the Wichita Wild indoor arena football game.  

Kristin brought kites for the kids, but it wasn't windy enough while she was here so on Memorial Day I took the kids out in the front yard and got one up and going in the breeze.  You get a nice shot of my belly on that one that JJ took of me flying the kite!

Great Wolf Lodge

Sunday we took off for Kansas City, KS for some quality family time before John takes off in a few days.  We had a great experience at Great Wolf Lodge.  It was perfect for our kids' age. 

The blue slides are the slides JJ refused to go down but a few times one day.  And of course that is the day I didn't bring the camera.  

Maddie absolutely LOVED just floating on her back with the life vest.  She would have done it all day if we let her.

We went to a nice shopping area near by and had lunch at the T-Rex restaurant.  It was over priced and not so good food.  The dinosaurs were cool, but that was about it.

Every five minutes there is a bell that goes off signaling that the bucket is going to dump 5000 gallons of water.  John stood under the falling water so the kids could laugh at him.

They had story every night at 8 which the kids really enjoyed, an arts and crafts room, and an arcade room.  They also had a game that took the kids all over the hotel.  That was for the older kids so we didn't participate, but looked pretty fun.

Date Night!

So I think this is my last post for the day. I had some catching up to do.  Last week I watched a friend's little boy and ended up having to pick his sister up from school while my friend was with her husband during his knee surgery.  Anyway, she rewarded me/us with a gift card to Outback!  So John and I and another couple went out for dinner sans the kids.  We stopped for ice cream and a stroll through a nice shopping area.  Apparently it was prom night and at the pretty water fountain all the couples were getting their pictures taken.  Oh to be THAT young again.  But I cannot believe all the things that happen for prom nowadays.  I sound old, I know.  But we saw some of the parents we recognized from church and they said after this picture time, they were all off to the actual prom.  The parents all follow to that as there is also a red carpet where all the couples are announced and more pictures.  Plus this big party had a huge suburban limo.  I mean I know some kids did limos, but what happen to getting a nice dinner and then just going to the dance?   Now there are red carpet's and all the glam?  What the heck is it going to be like for my kids in 12-14 years?  Geez.

Anyway, the four of us had a really great time hanging out together before John leaves.

Kiddie Pool Fun

On Wednesday, I believe, it was beautiful out and the kids had a blast in the pool.  I got out the floaty rings which entertained them all the better!

Zoo Trip

Last Monday we went to the zoo and bought a membership so we can go all summer long.  The kids love it!  

The giraffe's are JJ's favorite thing to see.  The gorilla exhibit is pretty cool too.  Maddie was really into watching them eat sticks and leaves.  Hopefully it stops raining soon so we can go back!

Seriously? Another Deployment?

Yes, they are squeezing in another deployment out of John before baby comes in September.  I don't know why I am surprised.  It IS the military.  He is leaving May 25 thru the middle of August.  

The Animals We Saw Today...

Can anybody guess what this first bird is????

Here is the three week old colt.  He had such cute tuffs of blonde hair!

I liked the looks of this chicken.  The colorings were so unique!

Petting Zoo Field Trip

We went to C-Arrow Stables for JJ's preschool field trip this morning.  I was a little leery because of all the rain and the rain we were to get today.  Of course we got to slosh in the mud and feed the animals and ride ponies!

Water Fun

Mommy, I'm wet...please take off my bathing suit...

JJ Has a Temper!

Lately JJ has been getting into some trouble with tormenting his sister and not listening to mommy when she speaks.  On some of these occasions he gets sent to his room. But since he can open the door, even with child proof door handle locks, I have to put up the baby gate to keep him contained.  And even at that he has been able to figure out how to get out of that!  So when he does go to his room this makes him very upset.  And every now and then he starts throwing all of his things.  Here are some of his things thrown out of his room and the toys on the floor and a picture of him cleaning said toys up.  And then one of him sleeping from all the exhausting of throwing a fit!  And, yes, he is in the computer chair!

Easter Eggs and Such

We tied streamers to their door knobs in the morning and then made them follow them around the house to get to their baskets.  Maddie was very interested in cracking open the hard boiled eggs we dyed.  In this picture she is asking if she can open it up!

The Birthday Party

We held a small birthday party for the kiddos and the neighbors on Saturday.  I wasn't about to clean up the house, cook, and then clean up again so we went to McDonald's.  I brought the cake balls, let the kids eat and play, then open presents!

Happy Birthday JJ!

Happy Fourth birthday JJ!  Yesterday JJ turned 4.  He got a new bike with Spiderman helmet and pads!