Let the Summer Begin!

We survived the first few days of summer, until I got sick. I blame stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep. 

On day one, I took the boys to the neighborhood park and we played catch, swung, and the boys ended the outing by getting all muddy. The weather was so weird that day. It would storm and then stop, the sun would come out, and then all of a sudden it would start to rain again. So we would hide under the pavilion until the rain stopped, and then we'd continue playing. 

My parents came into town and took us all to a Bees baseball game in Salt Lake on Memorial Day. Of course it had to be the hottest day of the week, but it was still fun. However, I think I spent more time getting food for everyone than actually watching the game, but that did allow me to be out of the sun more. The boys did surprisingly well considering the heat. At one point I took Jett for a walk in the shade and we got he and the boys some cotton candy, and I got Dave and I a funnel cake. And when Miles had had enough, he and I went to the gift shop and got Cruise and Jett foam fingers and Miles picked out a soft bat and ball. He was really excited about that. So excited, that when we made our way back to our seats (which were three rows from the field), he tried to make his way onto the field with his bat and ball, thinking he'd get to play then. Ha ha! Poor kid.

We ended up leaving pretty early. Had it been a bit cooler or overcast we probably would've lasted longer. But we did have fun, ate lots of junk, and enjoyed the nostalgia that is baseball. So thank you Grandma & Papa Greer! The boys were sad that they didn't get more time with them, but FaceTime is a great thing.  

Last Day of School

I can't believe how much these two have grown over just this school year! Cruise went up a size and Jett went up two sizes! It seems likes I kept buying shoes every month. Oh! And I finally got Cruise to start wearing underwear! Anyway, here are their last day pictures:

They were sure excited for school to be out. I, on the other hand, had to increase my anxiety meds just in anticipation of there being no school. It must have started when Cruise said to me, "Mom, I can't wait for summer to be here! Then you'll have to entertain us all day long!" And then he laughed maniacally.

BLUE! Go Kart

Let's face it, we live vicariously through our children. Particularly Dave. He always wanted a go kart growing up (I think we all did thanks to the 90s movie Little Rascals)He brought home the bare bones of a go kart one day and before I knew it, he had attached a motor, wheels, a roll cage, and a bunch of other stuff. We're still waiting on the brakes, so there is no driving it until those are all in and working. 

Anyway, Dave decided it was time to paint it, so he and the boys got to work. 

I'm pretty sure all the neighbor kids think they're going to get to ride the thing. Sorry kids.

Dave added pool noodles and blue duct tape as well so if there was a chance the thing flips, at least they won't be hitting metal bars. I did, however, ask him where the air bag was. I got a blank stare.

Jett's Dance Festival Performance

Every year, the school does a dance festival for all the parents. Cruise chose not to perform with his grade because he "hated the song", which after hearing it at the actual performance, I can't say I blame him. It was from High School Musical and I was not a fan either. But sadly I didn't get to watch him dance.

The Kindergarten, luckily, was a little more cultured in chosing a song: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins. It was the best dance of all of them! It was just adorable and Jett did an exceptional job. 

I loved watching him dance with that adorable smile that makes his eyes disappear. It's like his whole face smiles. Love that Jett!

Cruise's New Do

The day Cruise got home from Fathers and Sons, I took him to get his hair done. We have a neighbor who has a salon in her home, so we just had to drive down the street. Earlier in the week, I had told him he needed a haircut but he wanted it to be long. The problem was, I can only do one haircut. So I pulled up "boys haircuts" on Pinterest and told him to find a haircut he wanted. Well, he came across the one he wanted and it had highlights as well. I asked if he wanted that too, and he said, "Yes". I definitely couldn't do that myself. So I made an appointment and took him to see Virginia.

He was so cute the whole time. He talked Virginia's ear off! At one point she asked him if he wanted to watch in the mirror, or if he wanted it to be a surprise. He answered, "I want to look in the mirror so I can see how a handsome man becomes handsome!" 

It turned out great!

Meanwhile...

While the older boys were off on their campout, Miles and I met Abby & Liev at the Thanksgiving Point deli for dinner. Miles liked visiting with his baby cousin, although he was hesitant to let him touch his toys. 

After dinner, we headed over to Farm Country for their Baby Animal Birthday Party. We got to meet all the new baby animals and enjoy some birthday cake. Miles really really loved the bunnies. I'm sure if they had allowed him to hold them, he probably would've run out of the door with one. 

The goats are always the best. Miles got a kick out of them. And the little baby goats were so adorable! Surprisingly I didn't get a picture of them, but I left really wanting a baby goat. 

As soon as Miles saw the ponies, he HAD to ride them. Unfortunately, the line was ridiculously long, but I was very impressed at how Miles kept it together and waited until his turn. I will say though, he did try to sneak in a few times.

Miles loves riding horses. It's like riding a giant doggy, which he's always trying to do to poor Lucy. After going in circles 8 times, the pony came to a stop and then he proceeded to scream bloody murder when I had to peel him off of the poor, scared pony he had just finished riding. 

Miles finally calmed down when we got in the line for the wagon ride with Abby & Liev. Luckily he didn't scream after that one.

When it was time to go, Miles did what all 2 year olds do, throw a giant fit. But at least I know he had fun! Thanks Abby for hangin' out with us!