This Is The Place

Today was free day at This Is The Place State Park; Rick took the kids. I wasn't able to go (my dad is in the hospital and mom and I went to visit him), but they all had fun without me (or maybe they had fun because I couldn't go). :)

Here are some pictures from their adventure:

This Is The Place Monument

Watching the fountain

Playing with the animals

Getting ready to ride on the covered wagon

Pulling the hand cart

First time I've ever seen my kids in a clean room (even if it isn't their own, I'll take it)

All ready for a tea party

Waiting for the train

Not sure if she can really pull it off

Love the hat!

He think he looks like a detective, I think he's right

So prim and proper (it won't last)

I love this picture of Kelsey in the old fashioned costume

Kelsey in costume (Wow, that's a bright green)

Emily in costume

LAGOON

We spent the day at Lagoon (thanks to the Utah/Idaho Kidney Association) and had a blast. Kelsey was my brave child and went on as many rides as she could, the higher and faster the ride, the better she liked it. Emily was very cautious about what she rode and Andrew hated all rides until they were over, then he wanted to do them again.

Here are some pictures of our day, just a few of my favorites:

I love the look of Emily's face while on the Pirate's Ship.

Emily on the Carousel Kelsey on the Carousel

Andrew on the Space Ship

Emily and Kelsey on the raft rideAndrew and Rick on the raft ride

View from the giant Ferris wheel

Who remembers where we parked?

Summer is in full swing

This summer has been going good, however, I'm looking forward to school starting next month and I know the kids are also.

We haven't been able to do much this summer due to my parents living with us and neither of them are in good health. I spend most of my days helping to care for them and my kids, it's tiring, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

We bought a pool for the kids this year because I knew we'd be staying close to home for most of the summer...they LOVE it.

Here are some pictures of the kids:

Emily, my oldest: She's my 10 year old who can be very serious, but is so much fun. She's a tom-boy all the way and would rather run around and build a fort than have a tea party. She gets along with everyone and wants everyone to be happy. If she's not outside playing you can find her in her room reading, playing on the computer or on the PS2.

My second born is Kelsey and she's 8. She can't wait to be baptised next month. She turned 8 in December, but because of unplanned circumstances, she won't be able to be baptised until August. She can't wait. Kelsey is my jokester, she loves to laugh and she'll do whatever it takes to make you laugh too. She's also my helper, she will do anything for anyone and do it with a smile on her face (unless you ask her to clean her room).

My baby is Andrew, he just turned 6. He's a momma's boy all the way. He's free with his hugs and kisses and would rather sit down and snuggle than do anything else. He's my most social child, he'll walk up to anyone and start a conversation and no one can seem to resist engaging in the conversation. He's a sweet boy with a very sensitive soul. He can be found outside playing or in his room surrounded by his Lego's.

These are the light of my life!!!