Boy fights!

The library was having a "Meet the firemen" event so off we went to the library. When we got there the host informed us that the firemen had gotten a call and would be back later, hopefully. So she went on with the program and had all these cute little activities. The kids got little phones and learned how to call 911. Then they taught them what constituted as an emergency. Then she taught them how to stop drop and roll. They all got little fire hats and just when we were out of activities in walk the firemen. The kids got so excited. Some of them even got to try on the firemen gear. At the end they asked if anyone had any questions. No one was asking any thing so I pipped up and asked how much does all their equipment weigh after it is on. The fireman looked at me and said, Why don't you come try it on! I WAS SO EXCITED!! but then....but then... they got another call. So off the heroes went. I know it is their job and I wouldn't want them to do anything but what they were supposed to do but I was bummed I didn't get to wear the gear or that the kids didn't get to see the fire truck. I bet they will do it next year, so we will just go again.

We were watching the Bowles boys tonight while Angie and brian went off to the temple and we had a gooooood time! There are some things I didn't get pictures of so i will just tell you about it. We started the day off with coloring in the cutest little sketch pad. The paper is like a half colored picture. It has trucks and bikes and stuff onthe paper and some of it is colored and some of it isn't. It makes for a really fun art work(Thanks to Dad and Rose for that.) Then even though it was raining the kids insisted on going out to do chalk. So off they went for awhile. Next they came in and raced eachother around in a tunnel, just laughing and going as fast as they could.

We went in my room to shoot off ballon rockets(the boys LOVE them.) And then they came up with a quasi dangerous game of jump off the bed onto the rocking chair. I was just waiting for someone to get it but all's well that ends well I guess.

Then the main event of the night!! An all out boy vs boy vs boy brawl! They were jumping and smashing and pushing and pulling everybody everywhere. It was so funny to watch! Just a big ball of legs and arms. Occasionaly I would hear a "No, don't do that!" Only to have that same boy turn around and do the same thing. Dang toddlers fighting dirty. It was just so cute to see my boys being boys. GO FIGHT WIN!

Random carnival in the fabulous freddy's parking lot. We went over and ended up hacing a really good time. They had a petting zoo, about 4 diffrent bouncy houses, a fire truck (but they had to answer a call before we could get pictures, shucks) a giant pirate ship (from little mermaid performance) with about 5 bubble machines. It was so beautiful that we had to have a dance party in the bubbles. They also had all sorts of games, and prizes for the kids. It was a wonderful Saturday.

So my Dad and Rose came to visit this weekend. It was really fun to see them and to see my Dad cross the finish line of the St.George Marathon! WAHOO!! They stopped by for dinner and we had a really good time catching up. Jude was a little overwhelmed and not very photogenic, this was all I was getting from him. But Alice was being so cute and sweet. Just like my Ali boo! SHe got some birthday presents early and they were a hit! Some adorable little snow shoes, a toasty pink jacket and a doll that became an instant obsession. When you press her tummy she giggles and no matter where you are in the house she will find that doll. We named her Who-dat" cause that is what Alice's says whenever she sees her. Thanks Dad and Rose for picking such a hit!

AHHH!!!!!! GIANT BUG!!!!!!Ok, not really but it's still pretty big. About the size of a costco card. I have never seen a praying mantis that big.

Jude is of course all boy and has no problem with bugs. He kept trying to poke it even though the mantis was doing his fighting stance. I kept telling Jude watch out so he just cirlced the bug like there was some invisible bubble fending him off. Bugs are cool.

Dear poor Jude is having accessory envy. Everytime we get Alice ready and put a little flower or bow on her Jude always asks for one to. Sometimes we let him sometimes we don't depending on where we are going. But today I was sitting in the living room and out runs Jude with about 5 headbands on his head. He ransacked Alice's hair bow box and just started shoving things on his head. By the end he had about 5 or 6 on his head at one point. I took pictures and he was a mix of hiding and posing for the camera. At the end he decided that maybe head bands weren't so fun and just decided to wear them on his arm instead. Being beautiful is just hard work I guess.