Seven Peaks

Last week we were able to go to Seven Peaks for free! There was a free pass in the Valpak and I was able to get the boys in free too. We went with my Mom and Adam. It was so nice to have help! We had a good time. We were able to stay most of the day. And the boys wanted to stay longer-well Zac did at least, Max was wiped out.

It was SOOOO busy because of the coupon thing. The lines were soo long and slow! It took us about 15-20 minutes to figure out how to get in, with the coupon. And then we waited like at least 30 mins for a tube! Seriously, it was so busy. It was the last day of the coupon.

Then me and the boys headed for the tube run. The lines were long and we accidentally were waiting in line for a tube slide that the little boys couldn't ride.  So we had to switch lines! We got up there with our double tube hoping that I would hold Max in my lap and Adam would hold Zac in his lap. I was so excited to get to be with Zac for his first waterslide. When the ride attendant noticed there would be 4 of us going on a double tube she said we couldn't all go down. We could double up, but it was a double tube so only 2 people can go on it. So Me and Max got out so Adam and Zac could go. I wanted to cry. I was pretty upset for a few reason, I wouldn't get to be with Zac his first time, I hope that Adam would be able to grab Zac in case the tube tipped, and I didn't want to wait at the top for Adam to bring 2 single tube (you can do double on a single tube) and just the busyness and waiting was irriating.

Anyway, so I made sure we could cut the line after all that. I went down and got a single and met up with Adam and Zac and we were able to go this time. But I thought we could like hold on to the tube and do a train down so I could be with Zac too...nope. So I didn't get to be with Zac. But he loved it. Max was a little nervous but had a good time. That was the only time we did the big slides, because the lines were so long and the boys were cold waiting in line.

I was able to get over my frustration and we had a good time. We headed to the lazy river. The boys were scared and had a hard time figuring out how to sit on a tube. It was pretty comical. They finally figured it out.

Zac can walk in the lazy river in the more shallow areas. It took a bit for Adam to convince him that he could. But now, Zac thinks its pretty cool,

Max is a tiny little thing-especially without diapers! I think this swimsuit is a 12m. But it still is soo loose even with the band rolled down. That is how most of his shorts are too! He is constantly trying to pull them up.

The boys LOVE kiddie pools!

This is a snake that floats on the water

Evidence, that I was indeed there-

Snack time! One of the best parts of swim days :)

Kiddie pool waterslide:
Top

Middle

End

Sweet!

Zac swimming the breast stroke

Another slide in the kiddle pool

We ended up skipping baseball...now that I think of it, we never got any pictures of baseball! Sad! Since we missed spring soccer registration I put Zac is Start Smart Baseball. Jon was only able to make it to a couple practices, so it was hard for me to take pictures. Also, Zac didn't think I was very good at throwing, and didn't hesitate to let me know that ;) A couple times I hit him in the head with the ball. At least it was a very soft air filled one. But I think he did great and was even hitting balls without a tee before the session ended. We didn't even realize it was over. Jon took the boys to the last practice because I had Bunco. And they played a little game with the tee. Zac is excited to start new sports too. He wants to try basketball and football too!

I'd really like to go to Seven Peak again this year, and with Jon when its not soo busy. But it is so expensive. I don't know if that will happen.

Dancing!

Boys, PJs and Dancin'

I don't know what it is, but I LOVE new jammies-especially for the boys!

I bought these for Easter, but I think Zac noticed them in the cart so I decided to wait to give them. It was fun to randomly and unexpectedly pull them out tonight; the boys loved it too!

(I think I've said this before, I hate Sponge Bob. But I have given in. The boys love it, so whatev-)

One of the boys' (Jon included) favorite things to do to "unwind" before bed its to dance to Funk or other great music. Some other favorites are Queen, The Hives, The Sugarhill Gang, Shiny Toy Guns, etc.


I'm gonna try and post a video of them dancing, even though only the grandparents will fully appreciate it! It is so fun to see them let loose :)

Hair cut

I got my hair cut last week and I really love it. Its different that what I've had before. I got some bangs cut, and some brown with purple/red hues put in and with blonde highlights. It was quite and experience with the hair dresser though. I miss my other one.

Crafting with Lex

Lexie's boyfriend was out of town for about a week and a half. She was so bored and wanted to do something scrappy and memory like for her boyfriend. A few years ago, for Mother's Day I made a cute brag book type thing out of an Altoids tin. (Thanks for the make and take Andrea!) Anyway, I love it! So Lexie decided she wanted to do something like that, but make it manly of course . . . Jon says that isn't possible when you are doing something scrappy.

Well, this is what we came up with:

 This is the front of the tin

(His name is Ben, and sometimes she says, "Hey, B" instead of his name.)

This is what is inside the tin. The first page is a lyric from a song that means something to them. And she put pictures on one side and coupons on the other side. 

She is did a great job, with some tips from me ;) It's always fun to do projects with her. And its funny because we are always doing them late at night and we get a little loopy, (like last time we made V-day treats) and laugh at stupid things.

It's Finally Here!

SUMMER!

I've been waiting a long time! Today is the first day that I have felt Summer. Maybe, it was doing the same 5k that I did it. Last year, when I did this same 5k summer was in full swing. It was hot while running today. When we got home we set up the kiddie pool for the boys to play in.

Yesterday, they played on the slip n' slide at my parents.  Its fun to see my little sister and brother during the day, now that school is out.

While the boys played, I relaxed under the umbrella and enjoyed the nice breeze, for about 10 mins . . . until someone needed to pee and someone needed a snack, etc.

Jon went on a bike ride, then mowed the lawn just in time for us to get a call that we had someone who wanted to see the house. We had 40 mins to get the boys and Jon cleaned up, and the backyard and house clean. We headed over to Sammy's for their amazing pie shakes; I adore the banana cream pie shake!

Now, we get ready to have the missionaries over for dinner and make BBQ pizzas.

Welcome, Summer. I hope you'll stay for a while!

THREE 5k's!

This morning I did my third 5k of the summer. It felt great to meet that goal. And I did a couple minutes faster than the previous ones! It was 33 mins, about. Its hard to tell since they don't do the chip system, and I always start a ways from the start line. This was a more manageable run. I think my feat on this one was pacing myself well. When there are hills or other people (that I am competing with in my head), I tend to loose that pace, and then have no steam on the tail end.  I was able to pick up the pace at the end and sprint through the finish line.

Since my last 5k, I bought some running shoes. I feel like the shoes makes a big difference in how my body feels after the race. I feel tired, but not sore (well, thats a lie. My calves are a little sore, but that's because I am trying to run on my middle foot and not heel strike).

Rachel and I also went to a running technique class offered at a local running store. That was a great class. I learned a lot of things to change in my posture and what each thing will do to help be a more effective runner. I think that helped a lot with being able to make it to the end with some stamina. At the end of the class they showed us a race. We watched the last few laps and it was amazing to see the difference in the 2 leading racers, and how it affected which won. It really helped me to be able to hold the right posture til the end of the race.

It was nice to have my sister, Rachel, and my friend Callie in the race. It just makes me feel less lonely, although I didn't run near them.  But I think being on my own helps me control my pace better. The first half was up hill with a small incline. Then in the middle there was a steep, steep hill. Seriously, I felt like I was looking at a winding staircase. I was able to keep pace half way up that hill, where I started to walk. Then the rest of the route was down hill at a small incline and straight.

I am so glad I finished this goal! If I can start to train more and be consistent, then I'd love to do a longer race. But I haven't gotten the motivation to make it happen. Since I finished my goal earlier this year than I thought, I decided I am going to run another 5k in July.