Rub-a-Dub-Dub my three kiddos in the tub.
Our last ride was rigorous and challenging on Kane Creek. Brent took the Unimog, rest of us followed behind. We stopped near the creek to roast hot dogs and the kids love throwing rocks. We wouldn't have made it if it weren't for Ty's coaching over obstacles and Tameka carrying children during difficult parts.
And just because. She was a real trooper.
We headed out bright and early Monday morning, caravaning with Brent's parents. Somehow these green doughnuts made the seven hour drive with three little ones bearable. Once in Moab, we settled into our rented house and then had some time for a ride. We left Ruby with Grandma and headed out on our first adventure to Fins 'N' Things. It's like a giant sandstone roller coaster.
Hudson was so excited to turn 5 that he could hardly sleep, by 6:00 he was already stirring.We forgot our leprechaun traps at home, so those pesky guys found us in Moab. They left a trail of footprints up the cupboards to the Lucky Charms. They also took one of Brother's birthday presents and hid it in the backyard. He had to find it under the rock marked with an X.
We spent the afternoon in Arches National Park, hiking and using those birthday binoculars.
We had dinner at Pizza Hut and green ice cream and cupcakes back at the house.
I can't count the times we've read The Night Before St. Patricks Day. We got most of our trap inspirations from the book. Hudson loved building them. Actually he just loves to build. We hope our design are solid and that a little leprechaun is waiting in one St. Patricks morning.
I re-purposed several items and gave thrifted finds a new coat of paint. The frames are mini-chalkboards and now all the church/preschool handouts have a place on the bulletin board. My oak chest now doubles as a toy box and reading seat.
I swapped out a dresser with these cubicles my husband helped me build. There's lots of storage space and a big coat rack keeps all the coats and backpacks off the floor.
I pieced together these quilt tops, now I just need to get them quilted and the room will be complete.
quilt top for her
quilt top for him
Brother had to get 4 immunizations. He was so brave. There was one that really stung and he thought about crying. . . for one second and then he was over it. Because he's tough and grown up all ready to be a big kindergartner next year. He'll get to ride the school bus, meet new friends, and keep getting smarter.
I came downstairs after vacuuming to find my oldest two giddy with excitement. They had spent previous hours in the basement dressing up in old costumes and had now reinvented their own wardrobes. "Look! Mom!" they ordered.
I had a hard time stifling my laughter as I evaluated their git-up. They were either some fast moving cattle rustlers, living high on their stolen wealth or the fast talking auctioneers who wear their Sunday's best in the livestock ring.
