Discovery Park

We decided to go out as a family to the Discovery Park,  for Martin Luther King day!

This is a well known park, that is located right by the kiddos school and the gilbert temple. 

It even had the cultural celebration on the soccer fields, that Aunt Emma participated in! 

This park was busy with lots of; kids, parents, bikes, skateboards, balls, parties, food,  picnic tables,  3 ponds and lots of bees. 

We got some good exercise in and learned how to avoid collisions with oncoming boarders. 

The kids were really worn out towards the end.  What a great park and a great view! 

So thankful for these moments together! 

 

Everyone needs to party sometimes

We had a good time with cousins and friends this weekend,  while Dad was out at the dunes riding on his 'supped out bike'.

We enjoyed some pizza, salad, chips and donuts.  (My grandma is a vegetarian; so I know that I need to 'step up' and provide better food options for the kiddos)

Any who!  We had teetherball, a roaring fire, swings, glider,  firework and marshmallows to roast!  And trust me, all of it was 'used and abused'!

The party ended with some sky lanterns,  with lots of lighters involved. .. and yes,  no lanterns got caught in trees! Which means that it was a great success! !

Here are a few pictures of the grand Fiesta!  I hope you all enjoy!

Castles & Coasters

On a Saturday when Reed was busy working,  we decided to go to the coveted theme park, Castles and Coasters.  I was warned that it might be located in the ghetto,  so I felt right at home! ! ;) 

We were told that it was a good time, by pogo discount friends of ours. 
And geez, oh geez, it was! ! 

It has been super intimidating to get back in the swing of things with my little babe, who wants to nurse all the time; without my mam friend. .....

But we did it,  the crowds weren't too big and the rides were just right and we truly enjoyed the park.   No one wanted to leave when we needed to! !

We are hoping to go back soon! !  Because in the 4 hours that we were there, we couldn't ride all of the rides...

I was so impressed with my kids,  what daredevils! ! ;)

Daddy

Everyone loves Daddy!
We are so thankful that we were able to spend the Holiday with Reed,  for the most part.   The kids adore him so much!  We are grateful for the times that we spend with each other!

Bayden and Aurora aren't showing their enthusiasm in this picture;  but yes, they really do love their "daddy-o"!

Life update

It has been with my kiddos!  I am so happy to say that my life is starting to get back in order.  

Sariya has her own room now and Bayden is in his brother's room.   We officially made the change! 

I am still nursing her,  I am thankful that I am able too.   She is still trying to adjust to the bottle,  but still refuses the pacifier.   She just turned 7 months old. 

It feels so good to get a little space from my babe,  so I can rest a little better and not wake up to every little 'whimper ' that she makes.

The past couple nights she slept 6-7 hours straight.   Wow,  I finally felt like going walking or exercise in the morning.

Levi decided to take the initiative and build his pinewood derby car.  We are all pretty proud of his courage and determination to build it.  He called brother Graham and asked if he could come over and get it done.   So on a Saturday,  he took his buddy Cooper and they went and got them done.  We will have to take him a gift or something!!  The derby wasn't until the end of next month,  but Levi wants it done asap (with or without his father's help). 

Kalaya was awarded an honor student award,  she is doing so well in school.   We are so proud of her!   She is extremely helpful with our Sariya and always looking for ways to craft or crochet!  I am trying to think of things for her to learn/do!!  Because she loves it!

Aurora is enjoying life and playing teetherball with her older siblings.   She is our firecracker personality, she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it! 

Here is some pictures from Pinewood Derby, Levi did such a great job with his car!  Nana, Papa and cousin Mason were able to join us!