Happy Pioneer Day!

Happy Pioneer Day! In honor of the pioneers, we are all sick (mine has turned into a lung infection probably because of asthma, and I hope M's doesn't, since he has asthma too) but despite it have been doing some fun things here and there. Last week was the annual primary bike parade. The boys had fun decorating their bike and scooter. M was way out in front and enjoyed it a lot. This was way different from last year, where I pushed him on a trike. We should have just pulled E in a wagon again this year, because he didn't even make it out of the first cul-de-sac, and the DH had to carry him and his scooter several blocks to where I was watching in the shade to drop off the scooter and helmet. Oh well, I'm sure next year he'll be tearing around on a bike. Last Saturday, my awesome dad, husband, and dad's friend moved my shed to the cement pad that was once a dog run. It makes way more sense than having a shed on rocks and an empty cement pad. THANKS guys!

From Saturday until Wednesday, we were in Boise enjoying Grammy & Pops, cousins, and all the fun activities there. The kids enjoyed a playzone called Rafiki, Carl's Jr. with a great playplace, swimming in the neighborhood pool a few times, and the boise zoo. We had a great meal with the family there and it was good to just have a few days of not cleaning or worrying about my home and yard. Of course, the MIL and I managed to fit in a few quilt shops during the visit.

We have slowed down since coming home (mostly going to dr. visits) but managed to buy a box of sparklers and light them in our backyard tonight in celebration of Pioneer Day. The boys each managed to burn themselves, leading me to re-evaluate how smart it is to give burning sticks to little kids. (not that the tradition will be squelched at all, I'm sure) And in case you are wondering how I am feeling at 30 weeks pregnant in July- the answer is VERY HOT.


Pre-parade jitters
M getting ahead of the flag scouts and motorcycles because he knew ice cream was waitingThe scooter and boy being carried several blocks on a VERY hot day

Moving the shed using pipes and boards and rolling it across the yard

There it is! (Please ignore the weeds, it's too hot to weed!)
Seeing if he's taller than an emperor penguin, decides he will be when he's 6 like cousin E.
Driving the cool jeep in the Africa area- E was very patient waiting for his turn after the other 4

These are the 5 cousins (out of 8) that went to the zoo, it was a fun time!

M and his cousin B are very close and had a lot of fun- they are only 8 days apart in age


Little Pyro #1
Little Pyro #2
Pyro #1 icing his neckPyro #2 running cold water over a burnt foot