Spring Break 2010

Last week was Spring Break here. I had to work the beginning of the week. Towards then end though I took some time off so me and the fam could have some fun. Unfortunately we didn't get to go anywhere but did manage to have a good time at home. Let me rephrase that the girls and I didn't get to go anywhere but the boys got to take a little trip. I will blog about that next. Thursday I took the kids to the AZ Science Center. We decided to try out the new Lite Rail instead of having to deal with traffic and parking. Once I was able to figure out the whole train system we actually had a fun time riding the train. We got to the Science Center and tried to have some fun. Don't get me wrong. It is a cool museum. Maybe I was just grouchy but it didn't seem as great as the last time we went. It just is very expensive and our favorite usual exhibits are no longer there. It just seemed like everything was under construction. It was also very crowded so that didn't help my mood much. The kids had a good time and that is what really matters. They did give me a heart attack on the way back though. I was buying my tickets for the train when it pulled up. I thought they were going to get on without me. I'm sure I looked like a lunatic running for the train and yelling at the kids DO NOT GET ON THAT TRAIN WITHOUT ME!!! Luckily they actually listened to their mom.

Friday Matt was able to come with us and we went to the Dino Museum. I know that is not it's technical name but they just changed it again and I can't for the life of me remember the new name. This museum is a Bucko favorite. They added some pretty cool new exhibits to the changing part of the museum and the kids loved it. They of course loved the rest of the museum and had lots of fun. Afterwards we were able to go to Bill Johnson's Big Apple to eat. Man do we love that place. All I could think of all day was the fried zucchini. I usually can't stop thinking about their pulled pork but decided to think about their chicken fried steak instead. It of course was tasty as usual. Yum! Yum! What a fun day!

Disclaimer: Picture taking wasn't our strong suit this time around. Sorry!

Sam gotta love him

I was cleaning out backpacks a few weeks ago and came across this little not in Sam's backpack. I'm sure it was written for Valentine's Day. It sure did make me giggle. It says "Love is getting married and kissing and love one another." I guess that sums it up.

Happy "Late" Birthday Matthew B.!

What a stud!

Okay what kind of lame wife am I? Matt celebrated his birthday on the 14th and I just haven't had time to put this up to wish the guy a very happy birthday. We had a great day and Matt and I got to go out and eat at Macaroni Grill. He loves that place. Sorry we only seem to get there once a year. He wasn't feeling too great that evening but was not about to pass up the chance to get out. Thanks for being such a GREAT husband and father. You rock!

On a side note but not really a side note we also celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary that same day. Holy crap we're old! Thanks for the great 18 years. Love you!

Poor Riley!

Riley got in a fight yesterday! You should see the other guy! Nah...Just kidding. Riley was riding her scooter yesterday and felt bad for the pavement for being so lonely. She decided to kiss it. She wiped out pretty good after hitting a rock. We thought it knocked her tooth loose but we were thankfully surprised that it didn't. It did split her lip and give her nice road rash on her nose and lip. She felt bad for a little bit but made me proud by getting back on that old scooter and joining the fun again outside. Way to go Riley-roo!

Who knew a mini trampoline could be so fun?

Can you believe a mini trampoline could be so much fun? Something I should be using to get in shape with and I dread is something that the kids can't seem to get enough of. Love it!

Sam's ditch day

Sam was finally able to get a ditch day from school. The past couple of years he has been sick too many times from school and wasn't able to miss. This year he did it! We went to the Hangar Cafe at the Chandler airport. He loved being able to eat and watch the airplanes land and take off. (The food was pretty darn good too. If you go though be prepared to need GPS to find the dang place.) Afterwards we went to Target where he thought I should by him loads of toys. Yeah right! He did get a moving truck and airplane though. We had a great day. Thanks for being my date little man!

Can we say OBSESSION?!

This is my middle child's stuffed animal collection. The majority of them she keeps on her bed while she sleeps much to my annoyment. I know that she loves them dearly but I swear if she buys one more or receives one more as a gift I think I might loose it!

Jodi Dr. Popsicles

The weather here has been so cooky. One day it's so warm and the next rainy and cold. Here is the girl crew in the neighborhood trying to stay warm. Aren't they cuties?!

Happy Birthday to Mom(Krys)

Matt was able to go to NY last weekend to celebrate his Mom's birthday. It was fun for him to see family and be able to visit with everyone. He had a good time. He was totally looking forward to cold weather but it warmed up just for him. I was relieved because I sooo did not want him to be snowed in there. We did miss him while he was gone but glad he was able to get away.

Damage from all the snow they have been getting

Yucky snow!

Happy Birthday to me!

Sat. the 6th was my birthday. Since Matt was away to New York for his mom's birthday the kids and I did our own celebrating! The kids were kind enough to let me sleep in that morning. After I got up I decided that since it was such a nice day we needed to go for a hike. While getting ready to go one of my dear friends and old neighbors Tia was in the neighborhood and stopped by for a visit. What a great bday present. After she left we packed up and headed to San Tan Regional Park for a hike. We took a different trail and had lots of fun. With all the rain we have been getting it was so green and beautiful. All I had was my cell phone camera since Matt took our regular camera to NY so sorry for the picture quality. Riley wasn't feeling to great that day but sure was a trooper. After the hike we came home and freshened up and picked up my Mom and George for a yummy birthday dinner at Serrano's. It was such a nice day. I continued the celebrating at the office on Monday with the work crew and had loads of fun. They so know how to party! Sorry no pics to document. Even though we missed Matt tons and tons the kids made sure to make my day special! I guess I don't mind getting so darn old:)