Playing Games

Ellie wanted someone to play a game with her but everyone else was busy so she decided to play with her doll. Her doll won thanks to Ellie playing her cards for her.

Arizona Rick the Balloon Making Cowboy

First he put together the “witch doctor” and then had Alvin and the Chipmunks to dance along.

He made a crazy hat for this girl for her birthday but then he surprised her with a birthday cake hat and gave the “crazy hair day” to someone else.

Ellie was going to be the assistant for this trick where she would be “floating” but she decided she wasn’t brave enough. The girl that did do it got very nervous so it is good Ellie didn’t try it.

He made giant ducks for a girls versus boy duck race.

Old McDonald had a farm. The farm included a very large chicken, duck, dog, pig, sheep, cow, and donkey.

Did you know that Old McDonald also had an aquarium? It included Shamu, an octopus, a crab, a scuba diver, and a mermaid. Nate in his scuba suit and Ellie with her Shamu hat.

He then put himself inside of a huge balloon that looked like a very large whoopee cushion before he blew it up. He then asked if we were ready and pulled out his magic wand. Out of his magic wand he pulled out a very large needle and popped the balloon. I covered my ears because almost everyone knows I hate popping balloons.

After the show. We had a great time.

Father’s Day

The kids gave Daddy this mug that they made at church. The little people are made with their thumbs.

Some of our friends came over for swimming after Father’s Day lunch at Chuy’s Mesquite Grill.

We love Daddy!!

Happy Father’s Day to our wonderful Daddy!! Here is what the kids have to say about their Daddy.

Nate:  You are so sweet! You’re the best! I love you so much that I give you a kiss!

Ellie:  I love you! You’re great! Your love covers me and you’re faithful and you love me. Dear Daddy this is my place, I love you and please come to me everyday. You are my heart covering.

Eve:  Uh, Uh-oh, Yuh, Yuh

Anniversary Celebration

Paul surprised me on Friday. There were no kids at home when I got home from work. He had set up with Grammy and Grampy (their great grandparents) for the kids to stay overnight at their house. They love going over to their house. We felt like we were dating again so we had to go by Wal-Mart first since that’s where we ended up at on our first date (we really just needed a few things and it was easy to zip in and out with no kids). We then had dinner at a German restaurant, hung out at Barnes and Noble, and went to see Pirates of the Caribbean 4. It was nice because we did not have to be home at any specific time, we could hold hands, and Paul would open the door for me.

On Saturday, we slept in and then went to Burger King for breakfast but we picked up Dutch Bros. Coffee first. We ran a bunch of errands and just enjoyed spending time together including a snack break at McDonalds. We went to dinner at Oregano’s Pizza Bistro and then picked up the kids. It was good to have some time without kids even though we love them dearly.

We finally had some time to celebrate our anniversary that was on May 20. Sometimes our life is too busy but we made some time to celebrate our 11th anniversary even if it was a month later.