August pre-school outings

This month there were actually 5 Tuesdays, but we missed the first activity. The second one, we mommies decided to throw a baby shower for one of the moms in our group. So while we were having the shower, the kids hung out in the other room and had, lunch, a movie and popcorn. They got to bring blankets and pillows and sprawl out. They had fun!

Watching the movie

Having lunch

The next week we went to Sweets Candy Factory in Salt Lake City for a tour! This was soo neat! We were not allowed to take pictures inside the factory, but we got a couple of shots in their candy shop that is in the Lobby! It was so interesting to see how they make all their different types of candy. The kids really liked seeing all the machines and how they work and we even got to taste some of the candy fresh off the line!

Kids in a Candy Store!

The next week we took Trax to the Children's exhibit at the Church History museum. Only three of us moms went this week and we met them there, so we rode the Trax by ourselves, but the kids still LOVED riding the train!

They totally did this by themselves walking to the museum. So cute!

A picture after lunch

Dancing at the exhibit (Check out the video below!)

Building an ancient Temple and then destroying it.

Abby was in the kitchen of course!

Maraly, Yadira, and I

We did get to ride home with Samantha

And Aaron! Great Day!

The next week we took advantage of $2 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point and went to the Dinosaur Museum! My kids look forward to this every Year!

Watching the archeologist clean off the Dinosaur Bone

Putting together Dinosaur bones!

We did it!

Playing in the Sand

The kids wanted a picture on this statue, but didn't do very good at posing

In front of the Shark!

Digging for Dinosaur Bones

And the last week we took advantage of $2 Tuesdays again and went to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point! Abby especially loved all the Baby Animals!!!

Sammy, Abby, & Yadira on the Wagon Ride

The Boys sat with me on the other side

Pony Ride!

Abby loves horses!

Feeding the goats! Fun Day!

soccer mom

It's official! I am a Soccer Mom! And loving it! Benjamin was able to join the county soccer league this year and he loves it. We were able to get him an his 3 buddies all on the same team! His first game, which was at the end of this month, he scored all 7 of his teams goals and won the game! Isaac and I were beaming! We new he would do well, but didn't think he would do that well! I don't expect him to score that many every game, but I think playing soccer with his older cousins all summer really paid off! And the best part is, he is having a ton of fun! He really likes soccer!

Wave to the camera!

Dribbling the ball to the goal!

He was pretty proud of himself!

With best buddy Aaron and two Abby's!

Isaac was one proud Papa!

Below are two short clips of Benjamin scoring a couple of goals

Minie Mouse Skirt

Well, I did it! I went to the fabric store and got what I needed along with a super simple pattern. But as simple as the pattern was, I still needed my mom to explain it to me. But once I understood, then yes it was pretty easy. But it still took me all day! But I am pretty proud of myself! I plan to make a couple more for my nieces. Abby just loved it and didn't want to take it off. I can't wait to see how cute she will look in it at Disneyland!

It looks big at this angle but actually fits her well.

The Zoo!

Yes, again! What can I say, we love the Zoo and it was free! My Step-mom's work party this year was at the Zoo. And although we were able to go in early, the Zoo actually stayed open way late just for this occasion! And can I just say, wow, several of the animals really come alive after hours! It was a ton of fun. My step-mom even let me invite my mom! That was super nice of her. These past few years, my parents have been really civil with each other. It's been nice. And I really owe it to my step-mom. She's great.

Anyway, I was really glad my Mom was able to go, because she has never been to the Hoogle Zoo before. This was her first time. Another fun thing was that the Zoo is doing something this year call Zoorasic Park. They have a bunch of almost life size, moving, and sound making Dinosaurs! They have them placed throughout the Zoo. My kids thought they were real and didn't know what to think. And the best part was, that after 4 pm (when the park closed to the public). We got to ride the Zoo train and Carousel as many times as we wanted and they had face painting and free Dinner! It was a super fun day! They kids had been looking forward to it all summer.

Our first Dinosaur sighting. My kids are not smiling because they did not want to get this close in order to take the picture.

This Dinosaur not only roared and moved, but it sprayed water as well! Benjamin was terrified!

We rode the train about 4 times!

Playing at the Zoo Park

While we were waiting in line for face painting, the elephants were really close!

Getting their faces painted

The end product!

Riding the carousel

Daddy almost got eaten by the T-Rex!

The Tigers gave us quite a show! They were play fighting and wrestling and even in the water!

Abby insisted on taking this picture

My mom with the Giraffe's

Riding the Dinosaur!

The Countdown...

Not for the baby!.... The Countdown to Disneyland!!! Tonight for FHE after a small lesson and songs, we made a paper chain to countdown the days to our trip to Disneyland. I went to Hobby Lobby today and picked up some Mickey Mouse scrap book paper and we made a chain! We told the kids that each day we would take one off and when the chain runs out, then we're off to Disneyland! They are super excited! Also at Hobby Lobby, I picked up material and a pattern to make Abby a Minnie Mouse skirt! I'll let you all know how it turns out!