Wand or Sword?

So the other day, the girls and I ventured out to Kohl's to buy new summer pj's and swimsuits. Of course, Shelby and Sage pick out Hannah Montana jammies because they have the eye masks that come with them and Lexi picks out The Little Mermaid nightgown , not because she loves little mermaid, but because it came with slippers and this wand. That night after bath time they all got into their new pj's and were excited to go to bed. Shane and I spent a few minutes outside cleaning up and just then our neighbor pulled up in the driveway. After talking for a minute, Shane looked toward the house and suddenly yelled, "Lexi!" As I turned and looked toward the house I saw the last swing of the sword (wand) and red flower petals flying in the air. Lexi had used her magic wand to destroy my flower pots on the front porch. I couldn't help but laugh as she turned and ran as fast as she could into the house and straight to bed. I don't feel like these pictures give it justice but you can see all the petals lying on the dirt in the pot and there were many more that had gracefully fallen onto the flower bed below. What am I to do with this little girl.

Don't most little girls with wands say "Bippity Boppity Boo"? This Lexi of mine is such a crackup and most definatly keeps up hopping! Shane has his little boy, she just looks like a little girl!

I still laugh everytime I walk out on the front porch and I've even left some of the petals just to make me smile!

Summer days at the splash park

Today my sister Leslie called and invited us to meet her at the splash park. It's finally 86 degrees so why not! Julieanne and Jones were there and my girls had a great time. Thanks for the invite Les! Leslie and Julieanne were sarcastically commenting on Libby's hat and how attractive it was. I sarcastically told them that I had one that matched. I must not have been that sarcastic because later in our conversation they told me that they thought I was serious. Now c'mon, I know I don't have the greatest fashion sense but a matching hat like this one? Thanks for giving me no credit, you two! I know it's dorky but it's our first swim day this summer and who wants a sunburnt head? Or for that matter who wants a baby with a sunburnt head? Not I!!! Next time I find a hat for adults in this cute style I'm buying you each one and I'll expect to see it on you both at the next family get together! Crocheted flowers and all!!! :)

While we were there, this fire truck pulled up and started spraying the water from the top of their truck. The kids thought that was so cool. I was taking some video of Sage playing in the water and running over to where the firemen were shooting the water. While you watch the video pay attention to the fireman that's walking behind Sage. It's toward the end of the video. His fellow firemen got him good. It's pretty funny. We had a great day!

Payson Lakes

We spent this last weekend camping at Payson Lakes with the Sherratts and Seidels, two families and of course friends from our neighborhood. We had the best time and can I just say that I absolutely LOVE being in the mountains! This place is beautiful- surrounded with pine trees and aspens and there's 3 little lakes that you can fish in and swim in. The kids had a blast. There were friends for all of them and they all ate everyones food and played at each others trailers, rode scooters and bikes, played Indian Jones in the bushes and dirt and had endless fun. Shelby gets the award for the biggest wipe out award. She was cruising down the road on her scooter and I was yelling at her from behind to slow down, like I already had 100 times before that, and just then she hit the bottom of the hill at full speed and wipe out! I must say it wasn't graceful at all but I'd definately give it a 10! Her elbow and side have pretty gross road rash and she shed a few tears but I keep telling her at least she gave the onlookers a good show! Way to go Shelb- I wish I had taken some pictures of it, but I just wasn't thinking "pictures" at the moment. She'll show ya the scars I'm sure. We had the best time and look forward to going again in 2 weeks.

Laney Jo and Libby Lou- it's bedtime!

Doesn't Shane look masculine on that awesome beach cruiser? The bike is my friend Camille's and it is so fun to ride.

My friend Camille and all the kiddies getting ready to go fishing.

Shelby and Kamrie

Of course Sage was the first one in the water-

Absolutely beautiful!!

Lexi and her two boyfriends- Carson and Skyler

Does it get any better than this?