Blue Angels

I braved going to watch the Blue Angels with the kids as Scott had to work that day. We took my niece, Kenzie, to help with the kiddos. She was a HUGE help! It was VERY hot outside. 90 degrees and not a lot of shade. Allie and Kara had their first bus ride and they really enjoyed it! We went with about 10 other families and had a wonderful experience!

We got to go to the hydropits and tour the area. Their were lots of hydroplanes and we got to watch them practice. We also met a lot of the drivers who were nice enough to sign autographs and get their pics taken with the kids. The kids even got to sit in a hydroplane, although the girls decided they just wanted to stand up next to it :)

After the tour we went by the water and ate lunch. We had to walk a little ways to get to the benches and with the heat the girls were done walking!! Two of our guides carried Allie and Kara on their shoulders. They weren't too sure at first then the girls were smiling and having a great time! It was a beautiful day and the kids did great. Their were clowns making balloon animals for the kids while we waited. After awhile we got to watch the the Blue Angels practice... It was absolutely AMAZING!! A day we will never forget!

Ah...the Fair

We took the kids to the local fair this weekend. They had a blast! It is a one day fair with animals, pony rides, games, fun booths and of course food! We started the morning off by going on pony rides. The girls did not want to get off... They had so much fun they started crying when it was over. What a difference a year makes! Last year they cried when we tried to put them on the ponies!

We then went to the petting farm. The bunnies were the big hit here. Baby Dutch bunnies were everywhere! Got me thinking of when I was younger and raised and showed bunnies. I would love for my kids to get into 4-H also. With Lops of course because those are the superior bunnies to show:)

We visited the rest of the animals and walked along the booths. We watched some zumba and listened to great local music. The kids loved the snow cones. They each had a rainbow one. The girls enjoyed it a little too much and it was all over the front of them!

The kids got to tour firetrucks and they even got to use the hose and spray water out of it! There was a "burning" building they had to put the flames out on it. They toured a little house and learned about safety hazards and how to prevent them. Also, what to do in case of fire. They got to crawl out of the "second" story window. (It was a camper they made into 2 stories.)

The kids also played games like finding money in the haystack. They ate lots of cookies and snacks then it was off to swimming for a birthday party.

Family Time

We had a great week with my BIL and SIL when they came to visit from Montana. They stayed with us for the week and we had a lot of fun! Allie loved that "Tim and Paula lived in the library" :) We went on many adventures!

We visited the aquarium, walked along the waterfront, visited the new carousel...  Very cool! On the way to the aquarium we got stuck in some horrible traffic. There is a reason I do not like driving in the city... All the one way streets for one. The traffic and nowhere to park for another. Anyway Allie had announced she had to go potty. We could SEE the aquarium I just needed to park and get there. It SHOULD HAVE taken us less than 5 minutes. 10 minutes later, sweet Allie is kicking my seat almost in tears she has to go so bad! Quickly Auntie Paula gets a cup and has Allie pee in it... Allie is not sure what to think at this point. I just think she was a little relieved she finally went! We were stuck in traffic for another 10-15 minutes and Paula had to hold onto the cup until we could dispose of it. Of course it was very full and we went over multiple railroad tracks! But eventually we parked and went to the aquarium.  It was a first for the kids and they LOVED it!

On the way home we couldn't figure out why traffic was so bad... It wasn't Friday or even close to Friday. Cops were everywhere! Blocking the streets, on the overpasses. Southbound on the Freeway was completely blocked by the Secret Service. We had no idea what was going on. We were just glad to be getting out of the city. Come to find out the President was in town! That explained our 2 hour commute on the way home...in the carpool lane! It should have taken an hour or less.

We went to local touristy places that we normally do not visit. It is nice to have people from out of town go on adventures with you.  Then you can really appreciate the beauty all around you. Even it if We stopped for ice cream and treats a few times. We really wore the kids out. Or so we thought... They still didn't want to sleep at night!

We played in the water, went out to eat, had family over for BBQ's. We had a lot of fun and it was sad when it was over. Hopefully they can come back soon. After all, the girls love it when they live in the library!

The kids asked when we get to go to Montana. I explained it takes a long time to get there. We would have to be driving in the car from the time we woke up in the morning to the time we went to bed. We would probably have to stay overnight in a hotel. They were up for it! Hopefully soon we can take a road trip to Montana.

Chopped

I think I am going to end up styling the girls hair in all the fun ways I never had the courage to do. Beware girls... Mommy may just get a pair of scissors and spur of the moment idea and chop your hair off :) That is exactly what happened a couple weeks ago.

We were all at home, no plans for the day. I grabbed the scissors and asked the girls if I could cut their hair. Of course they were up for it. I grabbed their put it in a ponytail and cut it right above it. No turning back... Now they had cute little bobs. Allie was moving a lot and so she has more of an inverted bob. I kept cutting it to even it out and it somehow it got shorter and shorter :)

I am starting to get used to the look. It is pretty cute. I kept their bangs long as we have been growing them out. They did not want to sit still for the pics... Go figure!