We had a long full-filled spring break weekend. Aaron had Friday off work so it started there for us. Most the day was spent around the house, jumping on the trampoline and playing at the park. Wrestling on the trampoline is one of their favorite pastimes. I on the other hand stay far from the trampoline while pregnant, just sitting on it while they jumped was enough for me, I had to get off after a couple minutes. We had actually gone and purchased a trampoline pad from a nice lady in Lehi. She was selling it on KSL for only $35.00 and it had never been used. We've been looking for awhile to get one but didn't want to spend crazy amounts. This one is quite nice and enables Rachael to get on and off herself without the fear of falling into the hole.
Friday before walking to the park we were sat on the front porch waiting for Aaron to join us. In the past years we've had major bee problems, I didn't expect to be seeing some already. It wasn't long before there were a few swarming the daffodils. I quickly snapped a couple shots before moving away, I didn't want to disturb them. It's really not the bees that are the problem, it's the hornets and their crazy nests we need to sort out. Luckily those haven't appeared yet.
This last picture I couldn't help but put on. Josh found a pair of my 'fake' glasses that I once bought years ago and the kids had been playing with them. Rachael sneakily put them on one morning and was checking herself out in the mirror. She was so adorable I couldn't help but capture the moment. I think this picture says it all don't you?
This morning was harder for me to get moving as I was feeling the effects of being 33 weeks pregnant. I was exhausted today and could have so easily relaxed on the couch all day but I didn't.
Our highlight of the day was our trip to the Living Planet Aquarium. I was much more impressed this time around then the first visit as it had changed quite a bit. There was a lot more to look at and for the kids to do. Josh and Rach were so well behaved and had SO much fun!
It is very dark in the aquarium and in some places flash camera is not allowed. So in the few places I was allowed to use my camera I took a few shots. Some of the neat things to see included a large octopus (Josh says it was his favorite), anaconda snake (huge and a little freaky), colorful tree frogs (they were so stinkin cute) and more fish than you could imagine. Sharks, turtles, eels, crocks, seahorses, jellyfish, shrimp, stingrays... you name it, it was probably there.
Another really cool exhibit were the penguins. It was by far the busiest but yet so fun to watch them.
From the aquarium we headed home, I was exhausted and couldn't wait to get home to relax and maybe eat some ice cream before starting dinner :)
Literally as soon as I had pulled into the garage I asked Josh to help Rachael unbuckle herself as I took some things in the house. I came back out and lifted Rachael out of her car seat and she started sobbing hysterically saying 'it hurts' over and over again. Immediately I was playing mom doctor trying to find out the problem. Soon to my discovery a dislocated elbow had to be the problem. Oh dear, you've got to be kidding me. I couldn't get mad though, I had no idea how it happened. The only thing I can think of is that Josh may have been trying to help her out by pulling on her arms...no intentional injury.
Immediately I called up our doctor and got right back in the car and drove 20 minutes to their office. Rachael was such a sweetheart as she continually told me about the 'hurt' in her arm and moaned a bit as I held her. It wasn't long before she was back to her normal self. I had the doctor give me a thorough instruction as to how to pop it back in place in case it were to happen again.
Amidst that extra excitement the rest of the evening was very enjoyable. I think i'll go to bed early tonight :)
Another beautiful day until currently as I sit here writing this post the wind howls outside. The wind came up so fast this evening it was frightening. Watching and hearing things crashing down the streets and things blowing against the house - I have never liked the wind, especially at night! Thankfully it was our garbage day this morning, it usually seems like the wind storms come just as everyone puts out their trash and then trash is blowing everywhere but tonight luckily it's just the empty trash cans.
On to the exciting bubbles!!!
Because this morning was so nice we decided to do more outside. We were in need of some grocery items so we went to collect those and while at the store got some fun bubble creating tools. After lunch we set outside and bubbles were definitely the highlight of the day. They were out there forever blowing bubbles and chasing them around.
I love how every time the kids go out to play our cats follow them. Socks (our male black cat) in particular will follow the kids around and lay on the grass watching them play. Today he followed me around as I walked around with my beloved camera and would just stare at me like in this picture below. Wonder what he was thinking...
Another special item of the day were these delicious fudge bars. I let the kids pick out a treat and they chose these. 20 bars came in a box for $3.00 - we'll be eating these for awhile. Yum!
Today was our Cleaning and Mario day. We got the house cleaned and played games including Super Mario Bros. Wii. Joshua is brilliant at this game and it really does take a lot of team work. I had a blast playing with him and we managed to complete a whole world. It was a major accomplishment :)
At lunch time I let the kids choose where they would like to go for lunch. I was so excited when they chose to go get smoothies. We absolutely LOVE Smoothie King so we headed out.
I got these two beauties for FREE! That's right absolutely free and we enjoyed every slurp :)
This tired sleeping beauty found herself a nice comfortable spot on the couch and tucked herself in for a nice long needed nap.
Don't you think the daffodils are beautiful! So nice to see some vibrant yellow outside.
Looking at the weather forecast for this week I was a little bummed. It's spring break and I was really hoping to do a lot outside. Monday being the first day I decided to do my annual spring photo shoot of the kids. I like to get updated photos of the kids every year around Easter so it was time.
After getting the kids ready and starting off a great morning we headed outside. It was colder than I thought it was going to be so we planted ourselves on the front porch. My lovely daffodils had bloomed and I thought it would be cute to let them each pick one. Rachael's ended up pretty much in pieces from her loving and smelling it so much and Joshua's has made it into a Lightning McQueen cup that is sitting on our kitchen table. He keeps watering it and it looks just as it did when he picked it.
We weren't out there too long but I did my best to take some good shots. Between Josh pulling hysterical faces because he was cold and Rachael refusing to smile or look at me I managed to capture these beauties.
The kids were now done and wanted to go inside. I was happy as I had gotten and absolutely stunning picture of Rachael and a great shot of Josh but not completely satisfied. I so badly wanted a decent one of them both smiling at least in my direction. But I went in as I didn't want to make it a bad experience. Minutes after entering the house Aaron arrived home for lunch - I was thrilled! He always has the kids full attention so I knew he could help.
We quickly went straight back out and in a matter of 2 minutes, literally, I was able to snap these. That gorgeous smile from Rachael is all for her daddy.
I was so happy - I LOVED the turn out! Now I was ready to tackle the rest of the day. Right after lunch we set out to the park. Three different parks and 3 hours later we returned home ready for some rest. Even though I had put sunscreen on my face I got burnt of course and the kids had nice lovely sun-kissed faces.
It was a great start to the week! That evening we had a long needed game of settlers with Marcus, Nichole and Natalie. Aaron won! :)
