July 26, 2010 First Day of School

First Day of School

July 26, 2010

School started a month early for us this year. We discovered this 2 weeks before their start date. I spent one of those weeks shoveling out the office which wasn't unpacked. I had to find

their birth certificates and immunization records.

I discovered Marissa's birth certificate had been misplaced in the move. Giving me the opportunity to go through every piece of paper we own trying to find it. I did finally, in the LAST place I looked. Turned the whole office upside down and I wasn't planning on unpacking until we painted. Grrrrr......

Two advantages to our move. The kids get to ride the bus and as of now they think that is AWESOME!! The other is that it's within walking distance from the house. However as we discovered this day, you d

rive in the summer. It's already in the 90's outside and the humidity is high. See all the cars parked on the street, those are the parents who know better.

To drive this point home for me, I walked at pick up time as well. Telling myself that it's lazy and ridiculous to drive when the pick up is so close. I decided after this day that there is no shame in driving. I was sweating waiting for the bus and the poor kids were already exhausted and had to walk home from the bus.

Look at how happy they are. Make a note: The kids have to take water bottles to school, which we freeze the night before so they will stay cold longer. The drinking fountains can't keep the water cold in this heat. Crazy!!

Look how happy they are!!

BUT EXHAUSTED!!

All day kindergarden is rough.

Good thing Marissa's teacher sent her home with a small bag of hershey's kisses that melted 3 seconds after walking out of the classroom. The effort of licking the chocolate off the ziplock bag woke her up.

First day was a success!! She then spent the next two hours talking my ear off detailing out her day. I was exhausted by the time she was done.

July 18, 2010 Monday Snack

Graham Crackers and Milk. YUM!!!

This is an Iba snack introduced by my husband Paul. I don't recall graham crackers and milk qualifying as a snack when I was a kid. The kids love it.

Look they are all getting along. QUICK, take a picture! SNAP!!

Now I have proof.

Now there is a smile and a laugh that is contagious.

July 14, 2010 1 month into unpacking.

Unpacking Marathon week 4

I have a couple of large boxes of winter clothes and gear that have been sitting in the front room. I can't decide what to do with it all. Our house doesn't come with any obvious storage and lets be honest, these items are not going to be needed for a long time, if ever. So as they sit there homeless, the kids keep getting the stuff out and playing in it. Now I don't know about you, but I would think that when it is 107+ outside it's not the time to run around the house in snowsuits and snowboard boots but maybe I am missing the point. They thought

they were really cool so we just went with it.

This went on for an hour on several different occasions.

Oliver had a little difficulty getting around in the Snowboard boots but he gets an A+ for effort.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it. If your Marissa. She is a natural.

Eagle Mountain Utah

Last week in Utah. Played at Aunt Ali's in Eagle Mountain.

Marissa played with one of her favorite cousins and got a little crazy with the dressups.

June 6, 2010

The kids played really hard. Lots of running. Poor Andrew looked worn out. It was a great.

We sat out on the front lawn and visited. It was so nice. Luke enjoyed hanging out on his blanket on the lawn.

June 10, 2010

We hit the road. Instead of dropping down through St. George we cut through the mountains. Mom (Grandma Tabor) came with us to help us get through the drive. We had all sick kids and drove till early morning.

We slept in Flagstaff and then headed to Phoenix.

This is a picture at a rest stop just out of Phoenix.

I love Oliver's face. I have no idea what he did to make this face.

It's definitely one of my favorite photos. This is the last photo I took with my camera for a month. I couldn't find my charger. I was convinced that it was somewhere in the van that was full of moving crap. A month later I figured out we had left it at Aunt Ali's. Thanks Ali for mailing it to me =0).

Rat Fink Hot Rod Festival in Manti Utah

Rat Fink Hot Rod Festival in Manti Utah

Paul came home from Arizona for the weekend and took the kids to Manti for a Hot Rod event. They had tons of fun.













They went with some of our friends and found all kinds of cool stuff. For starters a couch made to look like the back of a pink cadillac.













See the ugly green rat thing on the freezer. That is a rat fink. The guy who drew it is famous for it so I can't get into how much I personally dislike the look of a rat fink. It made someone rich and now they celebrate him every year in Manti. The adorable Marissa makes up for Sir Ugly.
















They had a lot of fun with our friends.
Marie, Andy, and their two boys.










I picked this one out of what seemed like hundreds of pictures Paul took of various cars. I liked this one the most because Marissa is in it. She takes great pictures.














Paul did a great job on this picture. They played the whole day. This was some great Dad time for them. He is gone more then he is home these days and that is so hard.
















Andrew successfully climbed up onto this platform in the tree. Then he just hung out and had some water. Enjoyed the view.














Let us all give a big thumbs up with the creator of the Rat Fink.

Preschool Graduate!!

May 27, 2010

Attended Marissa's Preschool program.

It was adorable. She did great.

Lots of singing and dancing. Everyone had a part in the program. They told jokes. Marissa's was: What kind of cat should you not play cards with?

A Cheetah

Marissa and Mrs. King.

We are going to miss here. Andrew had her for preschool to. It will be hard to find a teacher we love as much in Arizona.

Back in Utah! Staying with the Iba's.

Cowboy DAY!!

I'm not sure how the whole cowboy thing started. It didn't take long before everyone was in on it.

It ended with Oliver falling a sleep with his Cowboy hat still on.

Sally Sue here has green hair. Somebody get that girl a Cowgirl hat.

These two look so handsome. Grandpa and Andrew. Now here we have some handsome cowboys, ready for a roundup.

Luke has started doing some pushups in

anticipation of crawling soon. It's only a matter of time before he is all over the place.

We went to Staysha's house and played with their bubble machine. The kids loved it. It was strange being just around the corner from our old house but not going home their.