Day 20...Bodie had a BAD day.

Well the day started out good.  We had a yummy breakfast at Sunrise Cafe before Papa and Sue Sue left town.  Then we went to pick up a few groceries.  Nothing exciting, right?  That's because I forgot to mention that Bodie spilled an entire container of blueberries on the floor at Fred Meyer.  Just a tip...don't let a almost 3 year old hold blueberries.  When they fall they bounce, they roll...they make a real mess.  The workers were nice enough, but I've been in their shoes thinking, "God people control your kids."  Bodie was really sorry though, and that was cute.

Once we were home, McCall and Bodie decided to "cook" some dinner. 

Then once our real dinner was ready, Bodie didn't want to eat he wanted to play with balloons.  Unfortunately for him, Daddy was being funny and popped the balloon with a fork.  Oops.  Then the water works happened.  Poor Bodie.

Day 19...more camping

After spending the night in my nice cozy bed, Rhys and I headed back up to the mountains to meet up with the rest of the Vian's.  They had a good night, but I didn't let on to how well Rhys had slept or how warm I was.  It will be my little secret.

McCall found the water hose, and she thought we couldn't see her since it was on the other side of the camper.  However, little did she know that the splashing water and her two little feet were a dead giveaway.

Bodie loves to pee in the woods.  I'm going to have a problem this summer, but at least I won't have to clean the toilet too often.

I brought the "good dog" up camping today.  It's kinda like Brian and I growing up.  I was the "good one", at least that is what Mom and Dad think!  (Just kidding...I WAS the good one, I swear!)

Rhys loved taking in the sights.  I've said it before and I'll say it again...he is the best baby!

Camping is hard work, just ask Bodie...

Day 19...Camping

We joined the rest of the family camping today.  We settled at a spot just before Idaho City, in nice little campground.  Bodie and McCall had SO much fun.  They love to play in tents.

I tried to tell them not to run around in the tent...

but it tipped over anyways.  Yes, they were in it.  Yes, I took a picture before I helped set it up.  No, no children were harmed during the photographing of today events.

However, we did have a dog fight.  Ginger broke though her leather collar to get over to the kids who were petting another dog.  She is so protective of those kids. Too bad for Rufus, (the other dog) her collar snapped and then he got a nip on his back leg.


So Ginger spent a while in a doggie time out.  I wonder if dogs have to be in time-outs 7 times longer than their age?  Random thought!

We went on a hike.  McCall picked flowers.

Bodie did too, and made sure to give his to his Mama.  What a sweet boy!

On our hike we saw hundred's of sheep being herded down the hill.  The kids thought this was really cool.

But they needed a better look.

Then we headed back to camp for some yummy dinner.  And a early birthday party for McCall and Bodie too.  Sue Sue baked a cake and the kids both blew out candles.


Overall, just a nice relaxing day in the woods.

Bye.

P.S. I sacrificed spending the night in the beautiful woods, sleeping under the stars to be a good Mom.  I wanted to  make sure Rhys was home nice and warm in his bed.  So now I'm going to have a hot shower and sleep in my nice warm, comfy, pillow top bed...the things I do for my kids!!

Day 18...1 kid is SOOO easy!

Bodie and McCall went camping with Papa and Sue Sue. So Mommy and Daddy went to sushi with Rhys.  He laughed, and was perfectly content in his seat the entire time.  We enjoyed adult conversation, didn't assist anyone to the bathroom and did not have to rush though our dinner.  It was heaven.

But our house is quiet.  Really quiet.  Scary quiet.  I miss my munchkins, but I love my little one!

Day 17...It is STILL raining!

Did we move to Seattle?  Oregon maybe.  It feels like it with this constant rain.  It is ruining our events.  The last day of preschool we were to have a "Party in the Park".

We got all ready for it.  Bodie even got a haircut so he looked good for the older women...you know the 3 and 4 year olds!

Then we bundled up and made the trip to the park.  Good thing McCall insists on keeping her princess umbrella in the car "in case of rain".  Today it paid off.

Playground equipment is slippery when wet.  Bodie had a difficult time climbing up the railings, notice the tongue hanging out...he is in deep concentration.

Rhys and I tried to keep cover, but it didn't really work.  Rhys was nice and cozy in his seat.  Myself on the other had...well I was soaking wet.

At least McCall was able to say goodbye to all her preschool friends and teachers.  We have loved her school, and are sad we won't be taking Bodie there next year.  But we are moving on.

Then we had a great lunch with Daddy.  Yummm.

Now it's time to pack for camping this weekend.  Rhys is laughing at the very thought!

Day 16...Plotting his next move

Bodie is up to no good. We all know that.  He's just naughty, its his nature.  But he is SOOOO cute.

I caught him thinking of something naughty to do next.  I try to be one step ahead of him at all times, but its never quite enough.

He is a very good helper though.  Our garden is growing well, thanks in part to the watering he so loves to do.

When I was taking pictures today, he wanted to make sure I got a picture of his shirt.  Its his favorite.  It says "bring the hammer down".  Its some Nike football shirt, but he LOVES it.  It is already a little small, but he is not going to give it up.

Day15...Yes Mom I remembered Pajama Day

During the last week of preschool, McCall's class has an "un-birthday" party for all those kids who's birthdays are in the summer.  It is also a pajama party.  They wear their PJ's, read stories and have a great time.

Last year I forgot.

We pulled up to the school, and walked in like normal. That's when it happened.

McCall noticed she was the ONLY one in regular clothes.  Everyone's mom had remembered the PJ party, except me.  Mother of the Year 2009...or not.  (In my defense I had been newly surprised with a PREGNANCY!)

So I drove to the nearest store that sold kids PJ's.  Fred Meyer.  Problem was they did not have a great selection in a size 4.  Actually they had no size 4.  So off I went to preschool, with a pair of Tinkerbell pajamas in size 3...and I paid full price for them, something I HATE to do.


Not this year.  I programed it in my phone.  I had it on the calender.  I was not going to forget this year.  McCall seemed to think she needed new PJ's for the party, but I tried to tell her that the ones she already had would work.

So McCall had a blast at her PJ, un-birthday party.  And doesn't she look cute in her new pajamas?  Ya, she talked me into a new pair.  I'm a sucker.  Maybe it was my way of making up for last years colossal mistake.  Now I can go to bed tonight knowing I regained my Mother of the Year 2010 status.

Day 14...the quest to sit up

Rhys hates baby food.  He hates to sleep, much to my dismay.  But he LOVES to roll around on the floor.  He rolls, and rolls, and rolls.  But he won't sit up.  He laughs at me each time I try to prop him up.

But I try.

And try.

And try.

But we laughed doing this, and isn't that the most important thing.  Rhys is never stingy with the laughs, he's that happiest baby I know.

Someday sitting up will just be another skill he's mastered.  Hopefully.  Or maybe it will be like McCall riding a bike.  Something that is never mastered.  (She'll figure it out, right?)

Rhys humors me though.  He goes with the flow.  He's such a good boy...except the sleeping part.  I will never admit he's a good sleeper.  I'm sure he will be one of those teenagers though.  You know, like my brother...we COULDN'T wake him up once he hit 13.

Anyways, enough with the ramblings.  McCall tried to help me take a picture today.  She tried. I think she did pretty good.  You know what is even better, she's currently unloading the dishwasher on her own free will.  She just wanted to "help".  Now that is COOL.

Day 13...A bike ride

We woke up to this...

But the natives are getting restless.  So we had a fun family day.  We went to the new Shrek movie, Home Depot and then home for an early dinner.  But the natives were STILL restless.  SO....

Off to the park we went.  Bodie has learned how to pedal all by himself, and he goes so fast.  He catches up to McCall easily and she isn't too fond of that.

McCall is happier splashing in puddles.  Do you think she can still go to prom if she still has training wheels on her bike?  It's that bad.  She rides like a little old lady.  I'm not overly optimistic that we will be removing the training wheels before her sweet sixteen birthday party.  Oh, well.  She's cute!

The boys loved every minute, and Rhys is getting antsy to get on a bike and out of the stroller.  He was trying to chew his way through the straps.

So much fun.  Now home to dinner.  Hope Daddy made us something yummy...he usually does.

Just a side note.  We had a delicious salmon dinner waiting for us when we got home.  Daddy never disappoints!

Day 12...Playing in the Rain

It's May 22.  It's 39 degrees.  It's POURING down rain. So what's a girl to do?


Well go dancing in the rain of course!

We had so much fun.  We are a little wet.  Maybe a little cold, but man it sure was fun. I thought dogs like to run around outside and play.

Not mine, she's a pansy.  A fair weather dog.  She jumped in the back of the car and wouldn't come out.  Silly foxer!

Day 11...movie night

After a busy day at work, I came home to a yummy dinner.  Thanks babe.

Then it was time to calm down for the night, so we popped in a movie.  And you know what happens in our house when you watch a movie?

You have to have popcorn!

He's just a little tired, can't you tell!