Dutch Wonderland

We went to our first Amusement Park as a family on Memorial Day. It was AWESOME!!! We have had reservations about amusement parks because Jordan isn't too daring, but turns out we had so much fun!! It was so fun to be together as a family and see our children having fun. The place is Dutch Wonderland and it is in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. It was pretty funny because the park backed right up to farm land and cows were just feet away from a couple rides:)

The park had only one big roller coaster and the rest of the rides were geared to little kids. We were happy about that . Spencer loved every ride he went on, while Jordan on the other hand wasn't happy with a couple. Lanny did pretty well, but didn't like a couple rides as well. We were also happy because it wasn't too full, so the lines were very short and some didn't even have lines and the kids stayed on for another go round on a couple:)

Jordan did not like the kiddie roller coaster. We sort of made her go on. Spencer did it twice, but Jordan cried the first time and was very excited to get off. Spencer is our brave one!I don't know if you can see her face her, but if you zoom in, she's not happy!!
Having lots of fun at Dutch Wonderland! There was only one ride that made Darin and I nervous. It was the ski lift one that went way above the park. I didn't realize it would scare me so much to be so high with the kids. I was holding on to Lanny and Jordan for dear life.

We took both kids on the bumper cars and they LOVED it!! Jordan giggled the whole time and would tell me "hit them mommy!!" It was so fun!!
This was the one ride Landon did not like, and I felt really bad half way through. Watching him cry was't too fun, but he has survived the yucky panda ride:) Jordan loved this one. She doesn't like to go high, but likes to spin. Go figure!
He was bracing himself for dear life.
Fun on the bumper cars.
Spencer on an airplane ride.
Darin and I took turns going on the big roller coaster, and a couple other rides. I went on one where you sit inside this little house on a bench. You stay still while the house spins around you. It made me sick... I felt dizzy and wanted off. Meanwhile there were 2 little girls with their dads who loved it and stayed on to go again...as I get older I can't tolerate as much motion, I guess. We went on a the tilt a whirl and Jordan hated it. She was screaming for her daddy half way through and made a b-line to him when it was over. Spencer laughed during the ride and said "I like it." So funny...maybe a little mean to do to your child....but she asked to go on the "turtles" so I couldn't have said no!

Here's Landon about 2:00. He just couldn't stay awake any longer. He had about an hour and a half nap and woke up happy.
Landon woke up and had fun in the water area.
Jordan had a blast in the water area. She made friends with this little boy and played with him for about an hour. Spencer played with mommy and daddy. He was brave and went down the big very fun water slide with daddy. The big tube ones. It was so fun. I went down the one that is in pitch black...very freaky but soo fun.

Ok, Blogger is really ticking me off right now. I backspace and it gets rid of my pictures....I backspace to begin with because somehow it keeps doing my writing in blue and underlines it. I don't know how this is happened, but I have to save, then start again every time I want to write a new paragraph. Any help would be appreciated!!

Anyhow, there was a cute pic of Jordan in the water area, but I'm not going back now. The park also had a little water show with divers, etc. There were two stories-the frog prince and another princess one. The kids loved em. There was a Thomas stage show, but we kept missing it. Overall, we really had a blast, and I highly recommend this park for families with small children!! We already can't wait to go back!

Kid's Castle

Is this face cute, or what? Landon is really into saying "cheese" now and will pose for me!
Just in case you ever go to Middletown Pennslyvania, there is a really awesome playground!! We just happened to see it on the train ride we went on, and it was just a couple blocks away, so we tried it. The kids all loved it!! There was something for them all to do. There was also a huge sand pit, but we tried to avoid that since we didnt' have anything to clean up with.
This balance beam moved as you walked on it. Since both Spencer and Jordan have tumbling and gymnastics and do the balance beam in class, they loved this!
A seriously awesome playground!!

Lancaster Trip-Saturday and Sunday

We had a wonderful weekend in Lancaster Pennsylvania this past weekend. It is one of our favorite places to go and as always it did not disappoint. Highlights of our trip include:

~Staying in a new motel across the street from our favorite restaurant, Dieners. It has a wonderful breakfast and dinner buffet:)
~Finding a yummy new restaurant called Hershey Farm Inn. It had lots of animals and a pond with geese and ducks-outside of the restaurant, of course:) The kids loved throwing rocks in the water.
~A fun buggy ride through a real working Amish Farm. There was a gift shop with the most amazing quilts...takes the women 300-500 hours to make one...wow!! The kids loved feeding the horses before the ride. Landon practically went under the fence to get close to the horse.
~A fun train ride on the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad. It was through beautiful country side and there were 2 really cute singing "trainmen." We love riding trains.
~Shopping at our favorite furniture store...always fun to wish for the Amish made furniture I want someday and we love trying out the outdoor chairs, etc.
~Watching out for buggies on the road. The kids always get excited when the buggy is on their side of the road.
~Seeing the beautiful countryside. The farms are amazing and reminds me of where I grew up.
~ A trip to Hershey to go to Chocolate World. Or as Jordan calls it the "Hershey Chocolate Kiss Factory." We love the ride showing how chocolate is made with the free piece of chocolate when you get off. We also had a mission-Jordan has a little friend in her class who had a lunchbox from Chocolate world and we had to find one. Turns out it is what a kid's meal comes in at one of the food place. We were able to buy some without buying the lunch for only $1.99 a piece:)
~The kids love staying in the motel because they get to watch Disney-we saw lots of Handy Manny and Hannah Montana:)
~Eating my favorite: WHOOPIE PIES!! YUMMY!!
~playing at an awesome playground-pics to come later
~an awesome day at the amusement park Dutch Wonderland-pics to come later as well.

Here are some pics of the fun we had.

Jordan and I on the train ride.
We found out Lanny really loves Sprite:)
More fun on the train. There was a cute lady dressed as Mother Goose, and her husband was the "trainman" There was another cute man who played the accordian and on the ride back they played a bunch of train songs. They were soo cute and great singers.
We saw this man working in the fields on our buggy ride. It amazes me that these farmers handle so many huge horses, plant their fields and do all the work with just HORSES!!!
Here are the boys in a fun shop we love to go to.

I accidentally erased the picture I originally had here-it is at the top now:)
These hats are so cute...so are the boys wearing them:):)

ARGGGGG

Ok, what the heck was I thinking....I am so close to putting the crib back up!! Both boys are up tonight!! Probably a couple reasons-late naps and not being used to the room. I know it will take time, but I am just plum tuckered out and have absolutely NO PATIENCE to deal with 2 little boys who will not go to bed.....ugh...what to do? Darin and I have pretty much given up-they own us at this moment. I am typing this and they are playing. We are planning a trip to Lancaster tomorrow, and I want to get some things down, but I just don't have the fight in me....

Why was I in such a hurry to get Landon in a bed? Would it have really hurt him to fall out a few times? This room switch has had a domino affect on the whole house and it is in such a state of chaos that I just want to run away from home!! I am out of energy and I haven't even put everything away. What did I get myself into? No wonder my mom didn't do much to our house-it takes lots of time, energy, patience, organizing, and skill. I am afraid I don't much posess many of these things at this moment, so don't come visiting too soon:)

Now, to put 2 little boys to bed......

New Beds!!

Whew....it was a busy afternoon!! After lots of carrying, pulling, dragging, screwing, unscrewing, rescrewing, lifting, holding, turning, sweating, laughing, almost cursing...thanks to the help Elise Glad, THE NEW BEDS ARE UP!!!

And what an accomplishment it was. Elise and I felt like saying "I am WOMAN hear me roar!!" We worked so hard and felt like we were doing a man's job....woo hoo!!! I was actually very proud of Elise for her skill with a screwdriver:) When we did Jordan's bed, she did a lot of the work on putting the tent up because she is much smaller than me so I figured she could be on the mattress.

The Castle for the Princess!!
So here's Jordan's new princess bed. She was absolutely ecstatic when she got home and saw it all put together. The boys already had lots of trips down the slide by that time, but she didn't care. She was just happy to have it.

Getting into bed for bedtime. All the toys are going to go under thebed and the curtains will hide any mess:):)

The fun slide, which ends up going nearly into the closet because the room is so small:)

Jordan loves her bed!!

Big Boy Bunk Beds!!

I was able to find some nice heavy duty sturdy beds for the boys!! And boy were they heavy. I was able to almost put the bottom up myself-I did that the day before we put them up, but couldn't hold up the pieces to do the top. Definetly a 2 person job, as stubborn as I am. Belive me I did try!!!

Anyhow we got the beds up and the boys were so excited. Jordan loved getting on them as well.

Landon laying in his "big boy " bed at bedtime. He loves his Thomas sheets.

A little light reading before bed.

After just a few tries, Landon can get to the top bunk. One problem-he can't get down.

Spencer LOVES his top bunk. At first he was a little scarred of climbing up the end. He wanted a different ladder, but after showing him, he has it down!! Good thing he knows how to climb down.

Bedtime Spencer:) I tried to aim my camera and get some shots of him lying down, but they didn't come out.

I only had one bit of sadness during the whole thing-when we took the crib down. It has been up and used nonstop for nearly 6 years!!! It was just so weird to have it down after being such a pary of my daily life for so long. Thank you beautiful crib-you served us well:) Now we just have to find somewhere to put you...maybe someday we can use you again....

So, we put them to bed, and then after 2 hours, Landon was finally asleep. It was AWFUL!!! He does not stay in the bed at all. I tried holding the door shut to get him to stay in, but then he would just get on the top bunk and scream because he couldn't get down. Luckily Spencer went to bed easy, and so did Jordan......well, she needed lots of prodding, but Landon was horrible....makes me wonder what the heck I was thinking.....

I love Flexa Beds

So we got a new bed for Jordan, old news. We, well I mean that I finally put the bed in the proper room-much to Darin's pleasure:) I had a baggie with what I thought included all parts. Well, not so. Apparently in transit, there were little pieces that the owner thought were stuck in the legs, that fell out. They are vital to it becoming a loft bed. I tried to put it together without one, and it is too wobbly.

I looked the company up online. Good thing the bed is clearly labelled FLEXA. I searched a zillion sites and finally found the official one with a customer service number. I called and spoke to a really nice guy named Adam. I explained the problem, which is apparently common, and he knew exactly what I needed. He got all my info and said it was a $10.00 charge for the part and shipping. He then asked for my address, he said that I was so close to the warehouse, which is in Suffolk VA, that he was just going to ship it to me NO CHARGE!! What a nice guy. I told him would make a six year old very happy!!

Yeah!!! There are nice people at some customer service numbers!!

Bedrooms: Progress Report

Woo Hoo...we are making progress. The old beds were both picked up tonight by a family in our ward desperate for new beds. I started cleaning the rooms out and getting them ready to be painted; which means our bedroom is a huge mess!!! Our friend is going to start the painting process tomorrow night. We have to apply a special primer first since Jordan's most trusted writing utensil was a sharpie marker....Then hopefully the painting will be the next night, then we can get the boys new furniture out of the dining room and living room!!

Now if only Darin and I can agree on a paint color for the boys room......

Lessons from Landon

I think I will write a book and call it Lessons From Landon. He taught me a great lesson this morning. Simply put: when you empty your spice cupboard to find the paprika to put on your deviled eggs, make sure you put all the spices away so they are not within your very curious 2 year old's reach. Oh, and don't let your starving 2 year old into the the kitchen in the morning before you do. At least the fridge was locked. Don't want to clean up eggs again, well, they don't stain anything.....

Did you know that tumeric, when used in large doses (the entire bottle) is a great way to dye anything a nice vivid, very pretty yellow? This includes the handle on your stove, the dustpan, the floor and the dishcloth used to wipe it up and your fingertips. The yellow dish cloth is pretty, but we'll see what it looks like after it has been washed.

Makes me wonder what other wonderful colors my spices could make:) Thanks Landon!

For my Mom

I keep thinking that each year Mother's day would be easier and that I wouldn't miss my mom as much, but it simply isn't true. This past January was the 20 year mark of her death, and there are times that are easier than others, but the truth is that I still miss her a much as the day I found out that her time on earth was finished. I was a month away from turning 16. I am grateful for the knowledge of the gospel. This helped me deal with and understand her death so much more. I know only through the knowledge of the gospel that I will see her again. When I was blessed to receive my endowments in the DC temple in 1993, I was able to be proxy for my mother the next day. I know that she is an instrument in the Lord's hands where she is now.

Since I have had children, I have missed her even more. There have been so may times that I have longed to call her and say "come get your grandchildren" or "what the heck do I do with this child?" I wished that she could have been here when each of my babies were born. I sometimes start to feel sad for my babies that they don't get to know her I see of all my friends children who see grandparents regularly, and wish sooo much that mom could meet Jordan, Spencer and Landon. We are grateful for those that do fill that role in our lives.

Taking care of children came so easy to her-there was never a child who didn't instantly fall in love with her. In the midst of her battle with mental illness, she still managed to make children smile, laugh and want to be around her. We had some really hard years, but still could have fun. I have been making a scrapbook for my little sister and found some of my favorite pictures I wanted to share. I am well aware of the embarrassment I may face at some of these pics, but we all have 'em, right?

I grew up on dairy farms in Wisconsin for the earliest years of my life. Here is one of my favorite houses we lived in. It was on a pig farm, but we didn't run the farm, just lived in the house and my dad worked a farm a few miles away. We had 3 huge apple trees in the back yard and we would eat our selves sick with apples:) We had a huge yard we would just run like crazy. We played outside all day and when we came in we were lovingly referred to as "dirt magnets." Mom stayed home with us and we were so happy at this time. In case you can't tell, I am the oldest in my family-nice belly button shot, huh? Here is one of mom and me as a baby. Mom had me pretty young-she had 4 children by the time she was 23-CRAZY!!! I still to this day don't know how she did it-It would be like me bringing home number 4 right now since Lanny just turned 2. My sisters and I are all 2 years apart within 2 months...yikes is all I can say.

This is one of my favorite school pictures of my mom. I just love her face in this picture. You are beautiful to me mom!!

My parents divorced when I was around 13, but all during our lives my sisters and I were referred to as "Donna's girls." My sisters are Bridget, Susan and Barbara. Love you too, guys!! That ugly tapestry hang in our dining room for years... it is easy to see that I inhereted my clear lack of home design and decor from my mom. The chart on the wall was one of mom's many attempts at a chore chart...seem as though I learned that from her as well...takes may attempts to get your kids to do chores:)

This picture is I think just before we left for my first New Beginnings when I first went to Young Womens. Can you believe my dress....yikes!! And I think my mom is wearing one of only 2 dresses she ever wore to church most of my childhood-until she lost a ton of weight. As is the case with lots of moms, she never got herself anything new-only worried about us.

Here is a skinnier version of mom after she did the "Diet Center" program. It is my 13th birthday. One of my favorite pics.

I learned many things from my mom. She used her sense of humor to get through many situations. She was known for that everywhere she went. She could cheer anyone up and would give anyone the shirt off her back. She had a strong testimony of the gospel. We would feed the missionaries EVERY week in our home and most of the time she was their chauffeur on p-day-we had sisters most of the time. Her very best friend was a sister who served in our branch for a long time. Mom worked in primary and young women's I think her whole church life!

My mom taught me my sisters and I to love all people, regardless of looks, status, etc. One of my sisters and my best friends in the town we lived in longest was a girl that no one would play with-at the time she was considered "retarded". She lived just down the road from us and my mom never once turned her away from our home...she practically lived there at times. I have been proud of my sisters through the years for befriending many people who had been rejected by others. This we learned from our mother.

Mom used to call us funny things. She had this thing she would always say about kids who were attached to their mothers "mama calf" If I say it to people, the look at me funny, but I am laughing inside. My youngest sister was our family's "mama calf" after my parents divorce she was attached to my mom's hip. In high school I as able work in a restaurant with my mom-she was everyone's favorite person. I was always so proud of her hard work and integrity.

There are so many more things I could write about, but I mostly want to say that I am so grateful that I got 16 years with such an amazing lady. I love you Mom and miss you terribly, but look forward to the day when you can meet Darin and our little family.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

"It's a little shady..."

When I park my car, I am usually pretty confident it will be there when I return. I have sometimes had to search a little bit in a big parking lot, and have sometimes gotten off the elevator at the wrong floor in a parking garage, but have always found my car. It is a great feeling to get in and drive off on my merry way.

Well, tonight, I got to experience what it is like to walk to your parking spot and have your car gone. It is not a fun feeling at all. I went to Trish's baby shower and had a hard time finding a spot in the neighborhood. After driving around a ton, I finally found one, made sure there were no numbers painted on the curb, worked my parallel parking magic, and went on my merry way. I had a great time chatting with the ladies, celebrating Trish having a baby boy, but had to get home to relieve a babysitter.

I guess I have to tell you that Darin is out of town, hence the babysitter whose parents were going to pick him up for me when I got home. So, I was instantly a paranoid mess. Can I get my car tonight, how can I take Jordan to school, how much is this going to cost, Darin is going to be so mad, worried, etc. I went back to Katie's house in tears, and stayed downstairs so no one would see me in my not so pretty state. While I was standing there in walks Katie's sister and her fiancee-who on a side note gave an absolutely fabulous talk at Stake Conference last weekend. He gave me a big hug and he and Jayme went to the street with me to check it out. Turns out there is a sign, unfortunately it is covered by tree branches and you can hardy see it. There is painting on the pavement which was covered by another car when I parked. Jayme took pictures for me so Darin can work his letter writing magic.

I was so embarrassed, but thankful for the help. I called the Glads to tell them I would be late so they wouldn't worry about their son calling for a ride so late. Some friends took me to get the car, after we were told where it was. We were told "it is a little shady," which is the truth. The customer service desk was run down with about a foot square little box to talk into. The gals waited in the car for me, and offered walk up with me. So nice!! The were all so sweet sharing their car towing stories. Oh, the other problem I had was that I had only taken in my keys and cell phone so I didn't have my wallet on me. The guy was nice about it and opened the gate a little for me to go into the lot, which was a little dark and creepy. And whoever parked the car was not the best driver because it was so close to the car next to it I had to go in the passenger side. Then car I couldn't find my wallet so said a little prayer and finally found it. I went to pay and was told cash or debit only. I was soo mad! The guy said he told me that on the phone, but I know he didn't. I went back to the car crying asking Crystal to take me home to get my debit card which I don't carry on a regular basis- but the gals wouldn't have it. Julie immediately took out her wallet and was willing to give me all her cash, but then Crystal insisted on paying with her debit card. I cannot say thank you enough, Crystal!!

To Crystal, Julie and Cheryl-thanks so much for your support and concern, and letting me cry-you're some awesome gals!!!

Spencer

Spencer is such a funny boy, very imaginative. He will play with anything...literally. Last week he had to have these little pool toys-these little missiles- with him everywhere-even to go to bed. Today his obsession is the new toothbrushes we got yesterday. He and Landon had to go to bed with them last night. Playing with his is not enough...he has to have them all, and the toothpaste. I was checking on laundry and came upstairs to find his "invention."

I am not exactly sure what it is called. This is what I found. I guess he was amazed in the fact that the table was actually cleaned off and wiped down. Doesn't happen much, so apparently he was in awe of the clean table.
Oh, yeah, many days when he gets home from school he doesn't feel the need to wear pants or shorts. (As I type this, he has been playing with Landon, but found the clothes I just folded. He is now wearing swim trunks, on backwards, a rashguard and flip flops.) I am just happy he finally keeps his underwear on. I guess no pants makes going potty quick and easy. Not sure about the sock situation.

Such a cute face!!

What is he thinking here....maybe "mom, what is your obsession with the camera?"

He had a fit when I tried to disassemble his "invention"

We got the playdough out and he had to add to the tower. He was so funny-he concentrated so hard on getting the playdough to stay on and not fall off. Future engineer? He loves to build things (as I type this he has the toothbrushes again-this time pushing them in a little wagon with a bunch of random toys while Landon yells "I want my toothbrush back"....) .

Man I love this little face!!!!

We had lots of fun with playdough.

Sure love ya Spencer!!

I knew it would happen soon

I am very happy to report that I think we found bunk beds for the boys...and just in time. I have mentioned that Landon is making efforts to get out of his bed-leg over the side, etc. He can get into his bed from outside it.

Tonight he got out of his bed and landed with a thud, head first. I was a little scarred, but he was ok a few miutes later. Of course, he cried for his DAD, but he is now currently jumping around wide awake; while Spencer on the other hand was asleep within 10 minutes of hitting the hay.

I guess I better listen well incase he tries to escape again!!!


On a completely different note...
I had a sweet experience at bedtime-well after Landon was ok. Since Darin is gone, I am putting the kids to bed solo. I had all 3 of them on the bed reading books. It was so nice-they all paid attention and listened. I looked at all their faces and loved their concentration on the story and the pictures. It is amazing what happens when you slow down and don't rush things. So sweet.

I put the boys to bed, then read a book to Jordan. It lead to a sweet discussion about loving each other. Well, at one point I felt bad because she asked me "why do you scream?" I felt horrible, but we made a deal that I would do my best to not yell if she would do her best to obey. My heart melted at her sweet little face all tucked into her bed. I fell so bad for yelling and hope that I can do much better-it pains me to make this sweet little thing ever doubt my love for her.

I really love this little book we ready. I can't say it any better.

I Love You So.... by Marianne Richmond

I love you
How much?
SO Much
How much is 'so'
WAY, WAY more than you know.....

I love you as brilliant
as each sparkling star,
and as way out as space,
I love you that far

I love you as gigantic
as a great lion's roar,
and as deep as the ocean,
I love you much more.

That is a lot, you say
but how did it start?
Where did love come from
to be in your heart?

You put it there, really,
when you and I met.
And I knew for certain
without you I'd fret.

From my head to my toes,
I was feeling inside
a devotion for you
so deep and so wide.

And now it's enormous
and wonderfully real
and hard to describe
how much I feel.

I love you as awesome
as a thundery sky,
and as soaring as mountains
I love you that high.

I love you as silly
as a puppy dog's kiss
and as quiet as midnight
I love you like this.

Do you love me every day
you ask with doubting awe,
or does love go up 'n down
like teetering see-saw?

I love you as steady
as the earth rounds the sun,
though some days of life
are farthest from fun.

Like when you feel mad
you ask with distress,
cause I've broken the rules
or made a big mess?

Or when I'm unkind
and your feelings are blue,
do you love me although
I do what I do?

I love you being nice,
and when you're cranky, too.
I love you without liking
the naughty things you do.

My 'love you' doesn't change
like the temper of the days.
It's a certain kind of thing
in many different ways.

You're my sweetie,my dear,
my smile and laughter.
you're my playmate for always
and my joy ever after.

Hanging out with you
is where I want to be...
eating ice cream sundaes
or watching the TV.

Under your umbrella,
behind you on a bike.
By you and beside you
is what I really like.

Do you love me just as much
when I'm far away from home?
Is your loving still the same
in distant lands I roam?

I love you near or fare.
I love you high or low.
My love is there with you
Wherever you may go.

Even when I'm sick...
and I can't get out of bed?
Do you love me better healthy
than with fever in my head?

I love you sick or able.
You're always you to me,
the one I lvoe forevermore.
Undeniably.

I can't imagine life
before you came along...
me there singing senseless,
no meaning to my song.

Call it meant to be
or simple blessed fate,
you filled my heart with love...
and for that I celebrate.

I love you
How much?
So much.
How much is 'so'?

Way, way more than you know.

Happy 2nd Birthday Landon!!

I cannot believe that Landon is 2 years old!! Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday we were bringing this cute little baby home...well now he is 2 and he is definitely in the throws of the terrrible 2's !!

We started celebrating his birthday on Saturday with his party. Before the party we opened his presents, which he enjoyed. He totally figured out how to wrip off the paper; but unfortunately, his big brother enjoyed it a little too much and has tried to take posession of all his new toys. We didn't open his presents from his party until Sunday and Spencer started opening them before Landon woke up from his nap....thank you to all his friends for the great gifts!!

Here are the kiddies as Landon was trying to open his first gift.
Spencer helped me wrap the presents while Darin took Jordan to Rose Hill Elementary's performance of Pocahontas, so he know what was coming. He had to help Lanny open all the gifts.

Yeah-more Little People!! Thank you Nana and Papa!

Yeah, another Thomas the Train set. Landon's new favorite thing. Thank you mommy, daddy, Jordan and Spencer.

Tonight we went to Chuck. E. Cheese for his actual birthday. Carla and Kaalie and Sarah came along with us. We were there for over 2 and a half hours and there were 5 spoiled rotten children!! The tokens were endless, and we had pizza and had to finish it off with an icecream!! So much fun!

Spencer loved this horse. I cannot count the tokens he used to ride it. Before we left he sat on it t eat his popsicle.

I couldn't resist the refillable cups. Look at these cute little mice...

Tonight was the first time my kids-well Jordan and Spencer-really crawled around in the big play structure. The were up there a ton and had so much fun looking down at me and Carla.

Eating Pizza...yummy! Spencer ate 3 pieces...growing boy I guess!!

What a cute little mouse!

Landon had so much fun on all the rides.

When we left tonight, Jordan told me she wants her birthday at ChuckyECheese. I can manage that-not getting my house dirty-great idea. Let's just see if it doesn't change 10 times by

August!!

Happy Birthday Landon-we sure love you and are truly blessed you came to our family!!



This video is from Spencer's favorite ride. They sit in this chair then watch a roller coaster, and other things that move fast, and the chair shakes. Spencer loves it!! He went on it over and over and over again. I swear one time he was on for like 10 minutes straight. It makes me laugh to watch him shake-especially his little cheeks.