Seven Peaks Resort Water Park

For the record: I hate water parks. I'll let this picture do the explaining...and to think this was taken at the end of the day.For Sam and her cousins, I will go. But, I refuse to admit it was fun...even though it kinda was.

Discovery Gateway - Children's Museum

We spent the afternoon at the Children's Museum at the Gateway. When we lived in Utah, Samantha was much too young to enjoy something like this. But now?! Add a dozen cousins, and we had a great afternoon!

Sydney spent a lot of time helping Sammie explore.

Grocery shopping is so much fun!

Sam has a toy called a Busy Ball Popper...this is the giant version

Up, up and away! What a fun crowd...Jessica, Gage, Dawna, Sammie, Brooke, Kenna, Sydney, Ethan, Issac and one complete stranger on the end.Wait a minute! Grant & Garrett are flying...quick, everybody out!

Kenna's Birthday

Being around cousins gives anyone a reason to celebrate! Kenna has been lucky enough to celebrate her birthday twice! Once at Disneyland in March and again this weekend. This time around it was the real deal! As always, Sam is there to help...like it or not.

Can you see her little finger...I blame Aunt Gail entirely for showing her how to take a taste!

All those years of teaching her kids to be naughty is finally catching up to us. Look at all the snitchels!Now, on to the pinata!Tons and tons of candy....hooray!This little scardy-cat hates loud noises...she stayed safely indoors with a view of the fun.But of course, when the candy came...she came.

Happy Birthday Kenna! Thanks for sharing your special day with us!

Astros vs Brewers

Ray's work treated us to great seats at the Astros Game last night.7th row on the field along the 3rd base line.Games are much more fun up close!

Growing up is Exhausting!

Now that Samantha sleeps in her big girl bed, she can't wait to wake up in the morning! As most of you know, Sam used to sleep from 9pm-9am everyday with a 3 hour nap from 2-5pm. Well. Times have changed, and we are adjusting. She now pops out of bed at 6:45am! This household does not wake up that early...there is just no reason. Blake is still home, so he gets Sam and hauls her into bed with me. No getting out of bed until the alarm rings at 7:30am. Except for books. And potty. And juice. Well, you see where this is heading...

If we're not out playing all afternoon, Sam is tired by about 1 o'clock. Today was no exception. She laid down to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with her pillow and blankie. When it was over I told her she could lay on the couch for 2 minutes before she had to lay in her big girl bed. Well, 2 minutes later, this is what I found. And, yes...that is a ponytail in her hair.

Baby Goats Arrive at the Property

We took a quick trip to the property before it gets too hot. The neighbors raise goats, and the season of the babies had arrived! They had 40 baby goats! We got to go meet them...Sammie had a great time until she realized there were baby kitties too.Blake got a new shotgun for his birthday. Boys and their guns. It was pretty funny to look out the window and see them laid out in the dirt shooting at dirt.They also had way too much fun on the 4wheeler in the rain.Ray created another fabulous meal...steaks cooked on lump charcoal.This is our attempt at taking a family photo. We had Dad's camera resting on top of the smoker...in the wind. DUH! Not a good idea. Incomplete picture and a broken camera...what a bummer!

Happy Birthday - Cinco de Mayo Style

Blake's birthday falls on May 4th...and Cinco de Mayo is...well, duh May 5th. As long as I've known Blake, he has celebrated his birthday with a pinata full of his favorite candy. If only Blake liked Mexican food, we'd have a perfectly themed event. He requested seafood, so Ray cooked up Cioppino. Everyone got a swing at the pinata.Sammie and Dwama took a break because Sammie couldn't handle all the noise and abuse...but still enjoyed the candy.Happy Birthday Daddy!