Jacob had his first Pinewood Derby and built a GREAT car.
The twins spend most of their days playing with Erin from across the street...they might as well be triplets. They love jumping on the tramp in their swimsuits with the hose on.
The kids had lots of fun field trips and end-of-the-year school parties. Almost too many. Their school spoils them. I accompanied Jacob on his field trip to the Hogle Zoo. JP, Kelsey and Kayley came along too!!
I worked 9-5 for 12 days in May at Lagoon (our local Amusement Park), during their Field Trip/School Days, so I could earn Free Season Passes for the whole family. I worked in the games department. Luckily, my game was next to one of my GREAT friends and her sister, so we got to hang out together and visit during our down times. OH, the sacrifices of a mother.
The kids and JP LOVE Lagoon. They go at least 2-3 times a week. JP is able to take them a lot cuz he only works 4 nights a week. The twins are actually tall enough to go on everything (except 4 rides). I can't believe how much they love those BIG roller coasters. I'm almost getting too old for them. What a great FREE, summer activity. No more complaints of being bored. I go too, every once in a while. Sometimes I just stay home and enjoy the peace and quiet.
With the money I earned from Lagoon, I bought myself a new beach cruiser for my birthday. Now I just need a bell, a basket and a boardwalk. I even spent a day cleaning out the garage so my bike could have it's own special place. I'm hoping to ride it a lot and lose some more weight this summer.
We've already had a special visitor this summer......one of our cute cousins Abby!!! What a doll. She wanted to help me sweep my kitchen. It must have been real dirty!
We also got to spend a FUN day at Lagoon with our BEST friends from Idaho.....The Buchanan's. Sad that I only took these 2 pictures.......We LOVE and MISS them so much!
We are still doing great with our new HEALTHY lifestyle. JP is now down 30lbs. total. He won't let me post his before and after pix. He is really looking good. In fact, I think he needs to stop losing weight. We can only afford so many new clothes. I am still holding strong at 20lbs lost. I am hoping that by starting to exercise with my bike that I can lose some more this summer. I still have a long way to go. BUT, JP is a constant support. I am feeling great.
Our house has been on the market now for 8 months. A couple of homes in the neighborhood have been up for only 2 months and have just recently SOLD for asking price. We found out that the difference is their basements are COMPLETELY done. So, looks like we are going to finish ours by putting in some carpet, trim, doors and finish the bathroom. AND, the darth vader mural has to go. Apparently, buyers aren't too fond of it. Sorry JP!! Hopefully by doing all this work, we can raise our price a little and get it sold quickly. PLEASE PRAY FOR US!!!! We really need to sell it ASAP! Well, that is it for now. We hope you are all having a WONDERFUL summer. AND, we look forward to seeing most of you soon!!!!!
