Friday, May 27, 2011

The Healthy Challenge

I gave the boys a 3 week healthy challenge since I was going to be doing a Healthy Challenge with my friends and family. They were so excited they told everyone they talked to about it. Each day they had to exercise at least 30 minutes, watch less than 2 hours of screen time and eat 3 to 5 fruits or vegetables.

At the end of their challenge I took them to the Lego store at Washington Square Mall. They got to choose a Lego toy. I took a few pictures of the kids at the mall play area. When we got home I put all four Lego sets together (actually TJ did most of his own). It's a little addicting once you get started.

Trevor was in Bend with my Dad, Christian and Spencer over this weekend. I thought I would include a picture from their trip.


The curls are gone, summer is here (although you wouldn't know it with the awful weather we're having).



Amelia signing boat in the boat

The golfers in Bend

Museum of Flight

Earlier this month the kids and I drove to Seattle to spend the day with Uncle Tyler. We spent the afternoon exploring the Seattle Museum of Flight together. The boys really loved the space section. My favorite part was the World War I area. We were thankful for our time with Tyler and look forward to another visit this summer.

The start of our adventures

The boys watching the planes come in (that's Uncle Tyler on the left).

Amelia testing the hot air balloon




Moon Buggy

Uncle Tyler showing Amelia the space capsule


The boys after 5 hours at the Museum

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Cousins in Olympia

We spent time in Olympia when Aunt Jenna, Aunt Heather, Savannah and Drake came to visit Grandma and Grandpa. The cousins were so happy to see each other. We can tell they are growing up because they play longer and fight less. We took the cousins to the Children's Museum and the Cider Mills, two of our favorite places to go with kids in Olympia. We discovered a fun new activity at the Tumwater Valley for their open swim time. Needless to say everyone five and under, fell asleep before 8:00 that night. We really enjoyed spending time with family.


Apple Fritters and Cider Slushies at the Mills

Cheap entertainment

The littles at the Museum

Dr. Curly Head Russell

Who's in the pen?

Russell with his animal feed

(this is in Vancouver but it was too cute to leave out)