Kate's Kool-Aid Stand

Kate has been wanting to do a Kool-Aid stand for a month. She finally got it all set up but it was SO hot outside that no one was out. Kaden and I were her only customers. She also set out some crafts that she has made from her rainbow loom. She kept a good attitude though, and had fun! Love that cute girl!

Brave boy

I'm so proud of Kaden. He was terrified to do swimming lessons this summer. He's always been a little afraid of he water and not a strong swimmer. He begged me not to put him in swim lessons this year. But since we moved back to Mesa, and there are pools everywhere, I decided it was time he get more comfortable with the water. He has done great! Far exceeded my expectations. He is a great swimmer now, and knows lots of different strokes. The kids both even asked if they could take a diving class. Yesterday was their first day. At the end if class today, Kaden asked if he could try jumping off the high dive! Shocker! So here's a video...

I'm so proud of that kid!

Back in the game

After a four year hiatus, I'm back in the blogging game. I love looking back on old posts and pictures of my kids. Commence with the pictures! 

At Granny's funeral in New Mexico- first time seeing my sister Heidi in years. 

Kaden's Pinewood Derby, 2014

Kate's 7th birthday, Feb 2014:

Easter 2014

Kaden's 10th birthday, 2014

He got to fly a plane for his birthday. He loved it SO much! I got to ride with him and the instructor. 

Vacation- May 2015

Universal Studios

Kate with Megatron at Universal Studios. She was a little afraid but it was cute! He was moving around and talking to her. 

How they were sleeping in the hotel bed. No wonder I can't sleep in they're in bed with me!  :)

Los Angeles Children's Museum

Cruise to Mexico... Not many pictures but here's the suite cabin we stayed in. 

LaBrea Tar Pits and Los Angeles Museum of Natural History

This bones are one set of the remains of many ice-age animals found in the tar pits. 

Life size statue of an ice she sloth. 

Bubbling asphalt seeping out of the ground. 

May 2014- Kate's 1st grade and Kaden's 3rd grade Promotion at East Valley Academy

May 2014- Fun at Grandma and Grandpa Hathcock's house. Heidi, Devin, and Corey moved back from Idaho and the kids are having SO much fun playing together.  

Family fun at Riverview Park in Mesa. We spend lots if time there. 

Favorite part of the park- the 50 foot high rope tower. My fearless kids climb straight to the top. 

June 2014- Kate learns how to play basket ball with the Harlem Globetrotters. One of them was 7'4" tall! 

June 2014- Kaden and mom took a Hunter Education class together. We were having fun on the break. Kaden loved the field day with the target shooting and simulated hunt. 

It's been a great year so far!