Pinterest Crafty Day

I finally got to do some things I have found on pinterest.

First I made slime with Taylor and Jordan. Is was so easy and now that I have the jug of starch all I need is more glue and we can make lots of different colors. School supplies are starting to be out at the stores so I will have to stock up. :)

I recently pinned a bathtub paint as now I can't find it. I so need to reorganize my pins. But I had also pinned a glow bath idea so tonight Taylor is taking a glowing bath.

Both girls have shirts that are too long when they wear shorts. A friend recently taught me how to make it so I can draw the sides up. I was only able to do one shirt today but it is so cute.

Grilling & Family Fun

Yesterday Mimi and Pawpaw came over and we grilled out and watched Taylor and Jordan swim. Jordan spent the night with Taylor. Chassity came over to meet us. It was a fun day!!

4th of July

For the 4th me, Adam, Taylor and Bradley went to my parent's house. Adam's Mom went with us. It was nice to see people we don't see very often. We grilled out and just hung out and talked. Bradley took up well with Jenny. He let her hold him and feed him. He was happy with her till he was ready to go to sleep.

That evening me and Adam took the kids to Trussville to watch fireworks. They had inflatables before hand and a really good firework show. Bradley fell asleep watching fireworks.

Sleepy Family

Bradley is cutting two teeth and he is fussy to say the least. We did not get much sleep Sunday night so after doing the going we had to do Monday we took a nap. Bradley slept in his boppy beside me on the couch. When I woke up Rhino was asleep in the bend of my knees.

Happy 8th Birthday Alyssa

Today is Alyssa's 8th birthday. She has gotten so big so fast.

We took Bradley for his 4 month old check up. He weighed 13 lbs 1.5 oz, in the 25% on his weight. He is 50% on his head and height. He is finally good on his weight. He can have solids 3 times a day. His ulcer is gone and his rash looks like heat rash.

This evening Alyssa and Noah are leaving for their summer visitation with their father. They have never been gone for a month before so this will be different for me. I am going to miss them like crazy. Alyssa and I agreed we will Skype. Noah likes the idea cause I can still read him bedtime stories.

Happy Birthday Alyssa

I can not believe my oldest baby is turning 8 this week, wow where has the time gone. This past weekend we celebrated her birthday with friends and family. This year she wanted an ice cream themed party and that was just what she had. With the help of Adam and my parents I was much less stressed and had everything ready an hour before the party started. I even made all the decorations including the banner, labels for all the food, holders for the cupcakes, centerpiece for the table, hanging ice cream cones and the cupcakes. She always has water activities at her party. This year we had water balloons, water guns and the sprinkler. Thanks to everyone who came she was very happy with her birthday.

Learning

This summer I made a list of things I wanted all of the kids to learn.

How to spell their full name.
Their full birthday.
My phone number.
Adam's phone number.
Our address.
How to tie their shoe.
How to ride their bikes without training wheels.

Now they all know almost all of it.

Adam and I spent about 15 minutes helping them ride their bikes without training wheels and they all had it. Now they don't want to ride their scooters.

Taylor knew how to tie her shoe but Alyssa and Noah did not. I spent about 10 minutes with them today and now they can all do it.

Watching the expressions on their faces when they learn how to do something is so sweet. I love it!!

Magic Balloons

Today I took the kids to the event at the library. It was a man telling stories using balloon animals. He had kids volunteer for each story. At first my kids didn't want to volunteer but once they saw how much fun it was they all volunteered. Taylor was a mouse in one story. Alyssa was a hippo and Noah was a sheep in another story.

Relaxing

We started out the summer trying to do something fun everyday which was a bad idea. It ended up with more whining, fussing & fighting than anything. Now we are spending more time relaxing and being lazy.

Today was a pretty rainy day. So for the most part the kids just laid around and watched movies.

VBS

This week I haven't felt very well so we have stayed at home during the day and the kids have gone to VBS in the evenings. They have loved it! I am so glad we are getting back into going to church again and it makes me so happy to know all of the kids like it. I wish I had a picture of the girls singing during worship. Noah is a little more hesitate but I think VBS has helped that. I was asked about going to church on Wednesday nights and I've been asked about Sunday School. It's amazing how God helps with what you need in your life and your children's lives when you let him.

June 3rd

I have been slacking the last few days on my post so here is to trying to catch up.

Saturday me and Adam took Taylor to Splash Pad and Mimi met us there. She had a lot of fun playing with Adam in the water and the playground was opened so she got to play on it too. She saw a moth and had to catch it. She was so cute showing me her "butterfly". Adam and I stayed till Bradley got fussy then we took him home and Taylor spent some time with Mimi.

First Day of Summer

So yesterday was the first day of summer and compared to spring burrrrr!!! We didn't do much during the day, we ran some errands, the kids played and I did some work.

After Alyssa and Noah went to Chris's me, Taylor and Bradley went outside to swim. I was hoping the water would be warm enough for Bradley to get in but it was so windy that it was too cold for him to get in. Taylor played for a while, then we went inside, changed into our pjs, cuddled up on the couch and Taylor played the wii till bedtime.

Last Weight Check

This morning we took Bradley to the doctor for a weight check and he had gained 3 1/2 oz in a week. The doctor said we do not have to come weekly anymore since I have a scale at home unless I see a drop in his weight at home. YAY!!

This month I really slacked on taking Bradley's monthly pictures. I finally broke down and did it today. I was really hoping for something a little different than what I have done every month so far but it just didn't work out this month. I was afraid if I waited any longer I wouldn't get any three month old pictures so today I made sure I got them done.

Less Than Noteworthy

Today was one of our not so good days. I planned for us to go to splash pad and have a picnic lunch which is what we did but I have one child who doesn't mind and two children who were whining. I did have one baby who was either asleep or smiling most of the time there. So after a short lived less than pleasant trip we returned home and spent the rest of the afternoon resting.

Sprinkler Fun

Today was a stay at home day, but we still had tons of fun!! This morning the kids went outside at 8 and by 8:15 they were all back inside because "it's too hot." They were still tired from yesterday too. Noah laid down and watched a movie while the girls played in the sunroom. We did some studying and reading then ate lunch. The morning went by fast!!

This afternoon Bradley was fussy and it takes us about 45 minutes to get ready to get in the pool even though we are only going in the back yard. It looked like it was going to rain and I didn't want to spend 45 minutes getting ready just for them to not get to go swimming so I told them to play with the water guns. It wasn't 15 minute later and Alyssa came to the door saying she was soaking wet. Noah decided to squirt her with the hose so I told them to play in the water hose. They had a blast and played for about 3 hours. I have already been asked if they can do it again tomorrow.

During nap time I cleaned the living room and the kids' bathroom. I love fresh cut flowers so I went outside and got me some pretty blue hydrangeas.

Happy Memorial Day

Today we stayed at home. I got Noah's room and the girls' room clean. I am hoping I can get both bathrooms cleaned tomorrow.

The kids played with water guns and played in the pool for a little while. We grilled hamburgers and had homemade fries and sweet potato fries. I am so in trouble when Noah is a teenager, he ate two cheeseburgers and a pile of fries. All and all it was a fun and productive day.

First Swim of the Season

We started the day out by going to church. I am so glad we are getting back to going. I really like Waterstone and hearing the kids talk about how much they enjoyed it and wanting to go back makes me so happy.

After church we got a pool from Fred's, had some lunch and then during nap/rest time Adam set up the pool. When the kids got up they were so antsy to get in it. It's a lot of work to get four kids dressed and covered with sunscreen and get our stuff together just to go swimming in the back yard. But when we finally got out there they had a blast.

I was hoping the water would have warmed up more than it had but it was still fun for the kids. They splashed and swam and played so hard.

I laid a blanket in Bradley's carseat so he could lay in it since it has the visor part that keeps the sun off of him and it has some where to attach his fan. He did pretty good other than getting hot. He loves to take a bath and always does so well in the bathtub so I really wanted to let him in the water. We finally decided to touch his toes to it to see how he liked it but it was short lived. He started crying. Hopefully when the water is warmer he will like it better.

Lowe's and Park

This morning we took the kids to Lowe's for the build and grow clinic that they have. Today they built ice cream trucks and Bradley slept while they were hammering.

Then we went to the Pleasant Grove park for the Anderson family reunion. The kids all had a lot of fun playing. Bradley did pretty good. As long as we stay in the shade with the wind blowing and his fan it's not too bad. Although I think for our next park trip I am going to take a cool wet cloth to wipe his face off to help cool him off some more.

Library and Park

This morning we went to the library and each kid picked out six books to check out. Then we sat outside on the swing for a little bit. When we got home the kids read some of their books while I fed Bradley and fixed them some lunch.

After lunch time we went to the park. I wasn't too sure how Bradley would do but I bought him a fan for the stroller the other day and he did better than the big kids. It wasn't 30 minutes and they were already whining they were hot or needed to go to the bathroom. They played for a little while, Bradley slept and I did some work.

I think my kids are working on "who can get the most boo boos". Ok so maybe they just think their scooters are stunt scooters. I go to the bathroom for two minutes and before I can make it back to the living room Alyssa is at the bathroom door telling me that Noah fell and blood is everywhere. The neighbor helped him up and towards the house. Once we got him cleaned up I learned it wasn't as bad as it looked, he just has a small hole beside his eye but a bandaid and about 15 minutes to cool off and he was back at it.

Suck Study

Today Bradley had to go for his suck study. We had some errands to run before his appointment. We also went for his weekly weight check today. He had gained an ounce since last Wednesday. Everything was normal with the sucking study. The last few days he has been eating better. We really think it has to do with his bowels and finding the right amount of the meds to give him.

This morning before the sucking study we just hung out around the house. Noah fell and got his first boo boo. Alyssa had these sticker nails and she put some of them on. Taylor just hung out and played.

Lazy Day at Home

Each week we are going to have a few days that we don't go anywhere. Today I told the kids was going to be one of those days. I decided instead of those days being filled up with "go play" I put together binders with activities in them. They are going to do some reading, writing, spelling, sight words and math. I have kept all the sheets from first and second grade with spelling, sight words and what they did each week so I am going to have them review and get ahead for next year. Today they each decorated the front of those binders and practiced writing their letters. I am hoping they will master writing all their letters neatly and the right way.

Even Bradley agreed with it being a lazy day, he slept most of the morning. He would wake up to eat but once he was done back to sleep he went.

I know playing outside is going to result in many boo boos. Today we had our first of many. Alyssa fell and scrapped herself up. It's funny how quickly some bandaids and kisses make things better though.

Another thing we are going to do this summer is the kids are going to do some cooking. Taylor baked some cookies over the weekend so tonight Noah baked some cookies that he picked out. He did really good too. He mixed it all up, rolled it into little balls and dipped them in the sprinkles.