Camping

We went camping as a family. After the boys had all gone on a camping  trip with the other men and boys from our church, we knew we had to do something for the girls to participate in. 

Near our camp, the kids found a steep trail. it looked kind of like a slide. They were very entertained by that slide all night and the next morning. 

We had such a good time, we would like to do it again and more often.

acetaminophen

I know this knowledge means absolutely NOTHING to pretty much all of you. However, I just found out last night at work that there is an IV form of acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol). Awesome! So much better than the suppository form for those people who can't swallow. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Video games

For the most part, I feel like video games are a waste of time. However, I understand that for some people video games are a lot of fun. I understand it can be a source of bonding. I get that. I'll play every now and again with no bruise to my conscience.
However, today, I worked hard to provide fun activities for my kids. I brought them to the park. I brought them to the local water park. Have you ever brought 4 kids to the water park by yourself? It takes some work. I'm willing to do it. My kids deserve to have fun despite the fact it's not easy. We went to Richard's t-ball game. Richard likes t-ball. He's excited to go.
Then, Richard started to cry tonight when I informed him that he wouldn't have time to play video games before going to bed. Really?! I brought him to the water park and all he cares about is that he didn't have time to play video games?! I was a bit annoyed and threatened that if he didn't stop whining, I would find a babysitter for him  next time we went so he wouldn't miss his precious video game time (which is limited to one hour a day. It does NOT accumulate over time. I feel there is more to life than video games.)
Nothing personal, Mario.

Vacation

Scott's family came in town for Scott's Grandpa's 80th birthday. We all drove up to some condos by a lake. However, the spring here has been a bit on the cooler and wetter side, and so we didn't even go to the lake.

I didn't think the pool was a great idea, either. However, the kids were really excited about it, and so we went down. I kept my sweater on, because it really wasn't that warm. I did put on a swimsuit, though, so I could rescue the kids if needed.

Peter was really excited about wearing the goggles.

We went to a cave that was full of cool stalactites and stalagmites. The kids did a great job! They walked most of the way. Well, Peter was spoiled and carried by his uncle until I told said uncle that I was making Marie walk and so could Peter. By the end, Marie was saying, "I a big girl!" because I kept telling her how big she was for walking by herself and not making me carry her. She was pretty proud of herself! Audrey and Richard did a great job staying with an adult and not being disruptive when the guide was talking. Peter and Marie discovered echos and so weren't always very quiet :).

There were several hundred stairs in that cave!

We had a BBQ at the end of the day with the family. The kids ate way too much junk food and had fun running around with balls, frisbees, and 2nd cousins.

Scott had a birthday!

Scott is now as old as me. Though, I would argue, not as wise :)

We had presents for Scott. He wanted a new surround sound system for the family room. So, he got that. And some candy bars. 

Here's the birthday boy with his cakes!

Yes. Cakes. He told me he wanted something with chocolate and berries. So, I did some research and showed him what I found. He narrowed it down to these two and said, "Both." Both, huh? Well, being the loving wife that I am, he got both.

My parents, my sister and her family, and Scott's brother came to help us celebrate. 

Scott is a wonderful husband and father and I'm so glad to be married to him. Love you, Scott!

Shows my lack of knowledge

I like to cook. I especially like to make desserts. I'm in the process if putting together Scott's request for his birthday dessert (we're not committed to cakes in our house). I saw a recipe that had quite a few reviews. A lot of reviews referred to adding "bailey's" instead of water. I kept thinking "what is that?" Turns out it's Irish liqueur. Shows what I know!