Spring Fever....our way!

Began with our 

ANNUAL SPRING

visitors!

First week...

Grandma and Grandad

which to my shame...I took not a single picture!

But I found these two off the family blog that my mom took!

It was "hat day" at school and my dad was a good sport to put a funny hat on for the picture.

 

Shocker of all shockers...

we actually remembered to get a picture of my mom and me together....Yippee! 

Second week...

Hailee and Leo

and yes, their cute mother Britni...

which I have already shared a few of those pictures.

Third week...

Spring break...and the kids are home!

So in a desperate attempt to keep my kids entertained,

we bought a Slip-n-Slide.

Yes, you heard me right...it is of course the most beautiful season in Arizona...SPRING...and a jump

in a "cool" swimming pool...

or a water pad or slip-n-slide work out GREAT!

 

Katie takes the plunge first!

 

Rachel still isn't sure it is WARM enough for all of this!

 

This is how Christopher's friends like to play!

I must point out that when these boys' play together...

we've had two broken wrists...twisted ankles...sore muscles...

and nice big BLACK eyes!

Can you see why?!?

We also got to enjoy a FUN night playing Dodge ball with "new" and old friends.

 

Ron and Skye

Christopher and Tanner

 

Katie and Alexa

Rachel and McKenna

And while we were SAD that Ron had to work

all week...we did manage a few FUN activities,

including Peter Piper Pizza, lots and lots of friends, mall/shopping trips, new video games, new books to read...

and our BIG outing for the week,

the PHOENIX ZOO!

We got their in time to eat LUNCH first!

He looks so happy, doesn't he!?!

We were able to enjoy this day with our BESTEST friends...

The Christensen's

Do you see Jacob's FACE in this one?

This kid keeps me on my toes...that's all I can say!

 

Rachel and Ryanna have been friends for years!

 

I LOVE that I got to be in a picture...even if Jacob refused.

We did have cute Alexa with us,

since Christopher was off with a friend for the day!

Jacob idolizes Jared and thought it was FUN to try to JUMP

as high as his idol!

Almost as HIGH!

I caught all the kids "sitting" at the elephant exhibit...

only about 20 minutes of being at the zoo.

They stated they were "tired!"

What's happening...when did my kids grow up to the point that the ZOO isn't cool anymore!?!

 

Maybe a little "SUGAR" can kick them into gear!

 Jacob and Rachel...getting the most out of their snow cones!

 

Katie, Alexa and Olivia...too cute!

Seriously...we could not "PULL" them away from this bar.

(No pun intended!)

I have to say SPRING break went by fast and my kids were given

CHORE CHARTS for the first time in their

LIFE....

and I must say..."What was I thinking not doing this sooner?"

It was great...and they got to EARN $5.00 for a job well done!

We ended this week with a FUN, weekend visit with Nana!
And with Ron off work as well...
that just made the weekend more FUN.

The kids love to WRESTLE Ron...even though to this point...

they still haven't been able to get the better of him! 

The kids spent hours outside playing cards with Ron...

while I helped NANA sew and cook!

Fourth week...

KEVIN, GARRETT and HALEY

come all the way from Missouri!

(This post to be continued!)