From Sunset Crater we all headed over to Wuptaki to eat lunch and then walk the trail around the ruins. The kids enjoyed playing in the ancient sports arena and sticking their heads over the cold air blow hole.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Grant's field trip to Sunset Crater and Wupatki
I had the opportunity to go on a field trip with Grant's kindergarten on May 15, 2012 to Sunset Crater and Wuptaki National Monument. Cole spent the whole day at preschool and I found a babysitter for Tyler so I could do this. I was so glad I did. At Sunset Crater we did part of the lava rock trail they have there and hiked to a cave that blows out shockingly cold air. The kids heard a little talk from the ranger about the crater and how it was created. It was a hot day and the drinking fountain was swarming with bees, which gave the kids a great deal of excitement.
From Sunset Crater we all headed over to Wuptaki to eat lunch and then walk the trail around the ruins. The kids enjoyed playing in the ancient sports arena and sticking their heads over the cold air blow hole.
From Sunset Crater we all headed over to Wuptaki to eat lunch and then walk the trail around the ruins. The kids enjoyed playing in the ancient sports arena and sticking their heads over the cold air blow hole.
Learning to ride a bike and picnic in the forest
We headed out Lake Mary Road on Saturday May 5, 2012 in search of a picnic and possible hiking spot. We brought along Subway.The boys enjoyed eating and playing in the dirt. I'm pretty sure they made it their mission to see how dirty they could get.
I just had to throw in this cute pic of my three boys in the tub.
Bike riding has become a big thing in our family this summer. In May, Grant made it his unspoken mission to learn to ride a two-wheel bike. Tyler also discovered and loves the tricycle.
This is Grant in his protective bike riding gear to head to the park for a bike riding practice session. He put on his soccer socks and pulled them all the way up to protect his legs in case he fell. The entire ensemble was his own creation with no help from mom.
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Cole's just ready to go to the park and play. He loves the park.
Tyler is ready too.
Lindsay turns ??? and Mother's Day
I turned an undisclosed age on May 9, 2012. My birthday always falls on or around Mother's day so they are usually lumped together in celebration. The best part of the celebration was my delicious dinner cooked by the most wonderful men in my life. They all put on their aprons and cooked me up some steak and lobster tail. It was as much fun to shop and cook it as a family as it was to eat it. I bought myself a small cheesecake from a local bakery for my birthday cake as I don't really like traditional cake.
Tyler turns One Year Old
Our little Ty Ty turned one on May 4, 2012. It's been a crazy year with this little guy. He is such a character. He already understands humor and teasing. He is never more entertained and happy than when observing and playing with his brothers. There is still no walking. He is a bum scooter. He sits on his bum and uses his legs and hands to propel himself. He wore out the seam in one of his little leather shoes. We are working on proper crawling but bum scooting is his faster option.
His first birthday was kept low key just our little family celebrating. The boys helped me pick out some toys for presents. We had a simple dinner and gave Tyler his first cupcake. He had no trouble figuring out what to do with that cupcake. I always wonder how little kids know without ever having been exposed that something is a treat versus a healthy food. He knows though.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Grant's 6th Birthday Disneyland Surprise
After Chad and I went to Disneyland without the kids a couple of years ago, we told them that we would take each of them when they turned six years old. We took Grant for his six year birthday at the beginning of May. It was a complete surprise. We told Grant we were taking him with us to California to see some old friends of ours. We left Cole and Tyler with Oma. We decided to fly rather than drive even though it was a big more money.
We got to Orange County, rode the shuttle to the hotel, checked in at the hotel, ate dinner at Joe's Crab Shack, walked around the area and he still didn't figure it out.
The next morning we got up and got ourselves ready to go. We told Grant we were meeting up with our friends at a big park. Grant mentioned how fun it would be to go to a place with rollercoasters while we were there, since he knew they had those places in California. I just nonchalantaly told him we'd see how things went but that we promised he'd have a great time with our friends. We headed downstairs to the shuttle to wait for the van. Grant still had no clue. People around us were talking about it and he never caught on.
On the shuttle we drove right up to the park. Disneyland was written everywhere. He never caught on. We got off the shuttle and started walking toward the park entrance. It was written on everything. He never caught on.
Finally, given he can read, I walked him over to a trash can and had him read what was written. He read it but still didn't get it. I finally had to tell him that we were at Disneyland for his birthday. The whole thing was anti-climactic in a way. Thankfully, he loved the trip from beginning to end. We spent the first and third day at Disneyland and the middle day at California Adventure.
Grant rode Space Mountain and Splash Mountain three times. He rode Thunder Mountain probably as many times. He loved Indiana Jones and all of the California Adventure rides. Grant had no fear. We did every ride and every activity possible at both parks. We were there for almost as long as possible each day. He rarely complained even when he was getting tired. Thankfully, the park was only busy on the first day. The lines were so very short the second and third days.
(First Space Mountain ride)
Grant got chosen to participate in the Jedi Training Camp they do in Tomorrow Lane. He loved it. It was fun to watch him.
We endured the obligatory line through Mickey's house in Toon Town to meet Mickey. Unfortunately, Chad's photography skills are lacking and our one chance at a photo turned out blurry.
At California Adventure, Grant did the Wilderness Training Camp to become a Senior Wilderness Scout, per the movie Up. He loved it.
We waited the long line for the Toy Story 3-D ride and did Tower of Terror two times. Nothing scared Grant.
Grant had fun waiting for the Muppet Show. We rode the crazy, scarey ferris wheel. Grant and Chad tried on funny hats. We enjoyed lunch at the mock San Francisco wharf. Grant's favorite ride was the river rafting ride. It was overcast and rainy at California Adventure but he insisted upon riding the ride two times. I rode the first time but sent Chad and Grant on their way for round two. We stayed at California Adventure until close to watch the laser light show. It was beautiful.
On our last day at Disneyland, the line was finally reasonable enough to get the Grant's buttons from City Hall. We got him a Birthday and First Timer button. We spent the day doing all the rides again and wearing ourselves out completely.
Grant rode Splash Mountain as many more times as we would let him. He ended up quite soaked. I did one ride but sent Chad and Grant on their own for about two more rides.
We also did our souvenir shopping on the last day. We bought light
sabers for both boys. Grant spent the rest of the day swinging his
around every chance he got.
This was a great trip from beginning to end for all of us. It was fun to spend some one on one time with Grant. Cole is so excited for his turn and I am too. I am excited for all of our boys to be big enough to go to Disneyland and enjoy it.
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