Monday May 18, 2009

This was a very busy,but fun long weekend. On Saturday morning we got the kids all ready in their matching yellow shirts (this was so it would be easier to keep track of them, and it worked out well. You could see them from a mile away). It was funny how much outside attention the yellow shirts brought though. When we were at the gate showing our passes, the lady said "Aww, look at the adorable family in the yellow shirts. You guys look like sunshine" hahahaha!!! Also while we were walking around the park, people kept stopping me to ask me if "all of those kids in the yellow shirts were mine" lol. It was a gorgeous day outside for the grand opening. Bright, sunny and +26. I guess everyone else thought so too, because it was packed!! Grant played some of the games with the kids (they are only allowed to do this once or twice a season because it gets expensive and I hate having a million stuffies strewn throughout the house). They enjoyed them. It was a fun time, we look forward to going back many times this summer. When we got home Grant got McDonalds for dinner. It was nice to not have to cook. McKenna went to her friend, Isabella's house to play until bedtime. We also witnessed a fire. The kids called me from outside saying they saw a fire. I thought maybe it was a bonfire, but then I went out and the sky was filled with huge black clouds of smoke. Grant, Kaitlyn and Damian went to go check things out. They said that one house completely burned down, they saw the roof cave and the car that had been inside the garage melt, it went on to brn half of another house down as well as touching one house behind it. No one got hurt, but those poor people. What a horrible thing. I heard it started because of a BBQ and a propane tank that got knocked over. How horrible.
Sunday was another nice day. It was beautiful weather, nursery was smaller and therefore much less stressful, and we had Maiya's b-day party. She turns this week. We had a family party on Sunday at Nose Creek Park. It was beautiful out (though windy). We just let the kids play at the park, had some desserts, let her open her presents from everyone and just chatted. Caleb and Meg brought Sammie (their puppy) and the kids had a blast with him (except for Catcher who avoids dogs at all costs). Maiya had a very fun day. Damian ended up sleeping over at Draytons house and we took Reese to sleep over at our house. Caleb came back to play videogames and Meg and I went and attempted doing a quick shoot with Tyson and Sammie, but it turned horrible out. It was extremely strong winds and it dropped dramatically in temperature. I didn't end up getting much of a shot in. Oh well. That brings us to today!! I woke up to SNOW!!!! How dumb is that?? Yesterday like +22 and this morning 0 degrees! Sheesh! It was definitely not a day for playing outside. We had a slow start to our day. I ended up taking Reese home at noon and bringing Damian back home. We had a bit of a catch up day again for cleaning. They all helped out. McKenna went to Isabella's house again to play. We just had an in house day today. Well I am tired and am excited to just sit back and relax (that's what night times are for right?!)