So hot in the desert...

It has finally gotten really hot here, so that means no more parks or even splash pads. The good thing is that the pool is warm enough for me to get in and play with the kids. The kids have been enjoying the pool for about a month and a half already. I'm trying to get them in as much as possible before we leave for our month long trip to Utah. Hagen is getting to be such a good swimmer and Ainsley loves floating around in her tube. I've only taken Kinley in a few times and she enjoys it for about ten minutes and then she wants out and to be immediately changed out of her swimming suit.

On Thursday night we got tickets to go and see the circus. Unfortunately the tickets were at the very top of the stadium and it was unbearably hot. We were only there for about 45 minutes and left. The kids said that the enjoyed it a lot. Hagen was mesmerized by the jugglers. I think that next year we might try and go again but this time I will purchase better seats.

Ainsley at the circus 

Loves to smile!

Hagen and Dad watching an elephant paint 

We went with some friends to the Natural History Museum on Friday. It was a lot of fun and the kids love going to that place. Afterwards we had to hit up Cafe Rio, since the only one in Arizona is in Gilbert.

Such a good sport 

In front of Hagen's favorite dinosaur

Hagen wanted to make sure you could see the dinosaur above  his head

Panning for gold

Ainsley and Azure crawling in a log

Family photo

I've tried to get the kids involved in doing some crafts while we are staying in doors. The first project was making pet rocks. Hagen went and found two huge rocks in the yard for him and Ainsley. They painted them, glued eyes, hair, mouths and named them. Hagen's was named Rocky and Ainsley's was Roxy. Next they wanted to make planets. I'm not very creative, but we made them with paper plates, pipe cleaners and puff balls. It kept them entertained for awhile and was fun.

Making pet rocks

Completed pet rocks 

Roxy and Ainsley

Rocky and Hagen 

Such a busy week....

 It has been a very busy week. Every day we have been on the go and the kids are extremely tired and grumpy. On Memorial Day we were trying to think of something to do together and decided to try the Aquatic Center. The kids had so much fun even though Hagen wasn't tall enough to go on the water slide that Jason was talking about. Kinley loved sitting in the water and splashing around. Hagen was swimming to the wall while Ainsley was  trying. Overall it was a fun and relaxing weekend.

Ainsley and Hagen showing off their swimming skills

Hagen loves swimming

Ainsley loves swimming

Kinley splashing around in the pool 

On Tuesday we went to the Children's Museum. Hagen has been asking to go there for a few months now, but it is expensive and hard to take three kids by myself. Luckily a few friends went and could help me keep tabs on Hagen and Ainsley. Hagen's favorite room was the grand ball room and Ainsley loved playing on the bikes. Kinley finally fell asleep with ten minutes to spare, but she was a trooper staying awake the whole time.

Such a cutie

Trying to smile while playing 

Figuring out the how the train fits into the track

Ainsley best friend giving her a ride 

The Gang 

Kinley the little princess 

We were trying to think of something to do on Friday that we haven't already done recently and decided to make a drive to Fountain Hills for their fabulous splash pad. The kids really enjoyed this park. It had a very big splash pad, two parks, a pond, and ducks.

Ainsley following big brother

Yeah!! 

You go first. 

San Diego

Ever since we went to San Diego last fall the kids have been asking when we can go back to the beach. They loved playing in the sand and ocean all day. After a about a month of trying to find the perfect place to stay, Jason finally did. It was a two bedroom condo located right on Mission Beach. We missed Hagen's last day of school and his soccer party, but the trip was worth it. The kids did good on the drive to and from San Diego. Hagen really wanted to go to Sea World again, so we went on Friday trying to avoid the crowds. The other two days were spent out on the beach. It was an enjoyable and relaxing trip.

Ainsley loving the waves of the ocean

Playing on the beach

Kids smiling for a picture

View from condo

Hagen is so handsome

In La Jolla seeing the sea lions

This is as close as Hagen would get

Me with the kiddos

Such cute kids

Dad with kids

At Sea World waiting for the 4D Elmo movie to start. Ainsley hated the movie and was scared of the fire hose coming right towards her and spraying her with water. Hagen liked it for a few minutes then was trying to dodge everything and got scared when a big cookie flew right at his face. We had to leave early. Both me and Jason were laughing so hard at the kids.

Daddy's girl at Sea World

Hagen went on the huge roller coaster that  you got soaked on. It was a big drop off and went really fast. I thought that he would be in tears at the end but instead he had a smile. I guess that Jason found another partner to ride the roller coasters with.

Enjoying the beach until next time.....

Swimming, playing, and eating a few of our favorite things....

We started some intense swimming lessons this past week. The pool is very cold and all the kids had purple lips for a few hours. Ainsley hated her first lesson but was doing great. She did find a good excuse to not have to continue - cutting her head open. Hagen is doing great. He can hold his breath forever and keeps his hands out to reach the wall. I am so proud of both of them.

Ainsley already going after Hagen's best friend

Hagen was so cold 

A few times we have had friends over to play. Kade and Ainsley play so nicely together that it is almost easier to have him over when Hagen is at school.

Having a snack 

She is so cute 

Finally Kinley has started enjoying her food and will actually open her mouth for the spoon. I was so tired of trying to feed her when I had to shove it in her mouth and she would spit it all out. Now she loves peaches, bananas, and prunes. 

Opening really wide 

Yummy!

My hands taste good too!

A busy weekend

We had a very busy weekend starting with the father/son camp out at Bartlett Lake. I am glad that Jason and Hagen got to spend a little time together in the wilderness. Unfortunately they were not allowed to have camp fires, but Hagen was excited and loved sleeping in the tent. The excitement of the trip was that they saw a rattlesnake. I told Jason to take some pictures, but I only got two. He blamed it on Hagen not wanting his picture taken :)

Hagen enjoying the desert

Smile for the camera

After the boys got home, we rushed to two different birthday parties. The kids and mom were super tired after such a long day in the sun. When we got home I put the kids pj's on and planned on staying home and going to bed early. I was nursing Kinley and Ainsley was jumping on the couch right by my side, she said "Watch this mom" and she lunged herself right off the couch head first onto the tile floor. Jason ran and picked her up and she was crying for awhile. Ainsley pointed to where it hurt on her head and we didn't see anything, I was relived. A moment later I looked over at her head and it was bleeding. I told Jason to grab his shoes and get in the car. We went to the emergency room and Ainsley had to have a staple put in her head. The poor girl was very brave and only cried a little bit. The Dr. instructions were that she take it easy and not get too rough, that isn't going to work with her having an older brother.

Poor Ainsley 

Cut on her head