Magdalena's 3rd Birthday

Little Miss Magdalena turned 3 years old yesterday. She started they day out in her pink tu-tu brushing her hair with her Dinglehopper (Mah Dingahoppa).


She LOVES her dinglehopper. I find forks all over the house... Even in the car the other day! (Which by the way I just vacuumed out. When Dallin got in the car he said, "MOM!! You vacuumed the car!!" It must be pretty bad when even my 5 year old is noticing that my car is cleaned...)

We had a very full day. I volunteer at Dallin's school for his Art class on Thursdays. So I dropped Maggie off at daycare for an hour so I could do that. Then we went to lunch with my friend Stephanie. Then went home for a bit before going to Chuck E Cheese.

Maggie and I got a quick nap. Mine wasn't as long as hers. So I HAD to get a picture. (Notice outfit #3 She had a pair of shorts and a tshirt on to go to daycare. She put this on while I was napping)

But then she heard the camera....


crabbed at me and then rolled over.....


and proceeded to sleep for another 30 minutes.

Dallin was playing game cube while she slept and I got ready.

Then it was off to the craziest place on earth!!!

Notice outfit #4....

Dallin found every game with tickets. He is a little obsessed with getting tickets.


I love how well they play together!



{Most of the time anyway :)}


Maggie loved watching Chuck E Cheese sing.

And they both LOVE this maze!


I went to the grocery store and bought a SuperGirl cake. I have a cold and NO energy and was not going to make a cake.


This was one of Maggie's favorite rides. She kept asking for "MOE MUN-NEE" to put in it. I had to pull her kicking and screaming so another kid could ride it.


But then she found the horse.

And we sat there and rode it and rode it until she got bored.

I truly think these cups have GOT to be one of the filthiest things on earth.


My friend Steph has a little boy that turned 4 today. So they ended up at Chuck E Cheese last night too! So I got lunch and dinner with my best friend!!! (Then I got dinner with her again tonight!!! FUN!)

I think they make a GREAT couple!!!

Then it was time to do the cake and presents.


Pretend that I focused on the fuzzy people in the middle of the picture instead of the wall in the back....

I think it's totally cute!!!

She is taking after her brother in getting food all over when she eats...


She got a My Little Pony Castle and some Ponies.


She also got clothes. She LOVES dresses. She got this one from the grandparents.


And the clothes horse she is...


She HAD to put it on!! (Notice outfit #5. This is a normal occurrence. She LOVES clothes... I am SO in trouble when she gets older!)


Armed with her princess card, pony and new dress she off to play more games!


Thanks, Chuck E Cheese! I can always count on you to wire up my kids to the point of not going to bed til after 10!!!!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

And thanks for being my sweet boy, Buddy!!!!

Miscellaneous Items of Business

Yesterday when I went to pick Dallin up from his first full day of kindergarten, there was a teacher chair in the K playground... There was also a student chair... What is the first thing I thought??

"OH PLEASE tell me that wasn't Dallin sitting during recess!"

So he came running out of the school with a huge grin on his face and a cupcake in his hand telling me, "Mom!!! My first day of school was a piece of cake!!" I love that kid!!! As I asked him what he did that day and he told me I didn't hear anything about recess. So I asked him if he got to play during recess or if he had to sit down... Luckily... He got to play! PHEW!!!!!!

This morning we walked to school together and he was very excited to go. There was no pushing him to get in line or anything. He didn't even look back for me when he was walking in! Although he DID remind me exactly where to meet him after wards!

And his new little friend, Jacob is even at his table in school and he got to come over and play for a bit before I had to go to work. So I think he is getting adjusted.

He is looking a little silly with his 1 middle loose bottom tooth. It is kind of sideways now. He actually gave me permission to pull it out yesterday - but I couldn't get it. And then today he wouldn't let me try.


And we mustn't forget Maggie whilst we are taking photographs!!!!!

What a nut!

Dropping Dallin Off At School

Man, this morning was/is tough... Dallin came in at 7:30. I guess it's time to get ready for school! He got dressed, ate breakfast, got his backpack on... I got Maggie in the wagon and off we went!

I tried to get the last of the advice in... Listen to your teacher. The first time. Even if the other kids aren't. He wasn't saying much and I looked at him and his face was trying to be brave.

I asked if he was ok and he said, "Well, not so much. I am scared."

I HATE having to force him to go without knowing he is not scared. But I guess that is just part of trying something new.

I said, "It's ok to be scared, buddy. That's what happens the first time you try something. But you are going to have so much fun!"

When we got there I showed him exactly where I would be when he got done, and tried to show him which line to get into. He stood in line and then ran back to me. This happened about 3 times. Finally it was time to go in. He was last in line, of course. I watched him until he went around the corner of the room.

It was a VERY long, slow walk home because Maggie insisted on pulling the wagon. So I had lots of time to think and wonder how he is doing. Hoping my tenderheart little boy isn't crying his eyes out. I am sure he is having fun. He even met a little boy that is in his class at church yesterday that is also in his school class. They have birthdays in the same month and have the same middle name.

So I will be waiting for him after school today, hoping with my whole heart that he had a GREAT time!!!

OH - and Friday night Dallin lost one of his bottom teeth eating pizza. The other one is barely hanging on. So he wants pizza again tonight. Because OF COURSE it will come out eating pizza!

ta ta for now!!! I will let you know if school was a happy or not so happy experience!

The song choice is for me. It's a flash back for my school days!

Dallin's First Day of School

Dallin's first day of school.... Was I going to be a complete mess or was I going to be able to be tough???

We walked Dallin to school. The first day was more of a parent's meeting. Dallin was really nervous. I have never seen him so shy in my life.

But he was armed with his Iron Man backpack, 2 parents and a little sister by his side!

And we get to the school.... My tummy is a little nervous... Not because I don't think he will do well - I mean he is reading very well and already adding and counting by 2s. More because I don't want to see him be scared or sad.


We get to his class and he fills out his own About Me paper.


Then they took the students to the library while the teacher told us parents how everything will work. It was interesting. They were asking for people to sign up for parties they will have through the year... Get this - I actually signed up for a Christmas Party CRAFT!!! That's going to be a funny one! ME - CRAFT.... They don't typically go in the same sentence.

They took the kids out to the playground after and Dallin didn't know where we were so he was crying. I felt terrible. I will have to explain exactly where I will be meeting him come Monday.

We signed up for an assessment - it was today. Dallin counted to 100 for his teacher - so he is in the 100 Club already. He was very excited about that. She was very impressed with his reading skills. That makes me feel like I have accomplished SOMETHING as a mother.

EDIT~~ The teacher asked him to draw the shape that she said; circle, rectangle, square, etc. When she got to diamond he drew a circle with lines out of it. It actually looked like a stick figure sun. She said, "Well that is close it is actually like this". He said, "No, it's like a diamond on a ring that is shining." WHAT A KID!!???!!!!

As we were leaving the school yesterday, I had this very strange feeling in my chest. It wasn't anxiety for my son. It wasn't that I was super-mom for having a brilliant son. {Even tho he is :)} It was more of an excitement for this new journey that he will be taking on. He loves to learn new things and his mind will be opened to SO many things starting Monday. I am just thrilled for him to have this opportunity! My only anxiety is, what if he doesn't make friends or what if he gets his feelings hurt... Which I know will happen - I just don't want him to have to go through that! I know, I know... It is all part of life. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.

Anyway - enough of the mushy mommy stuff... After this great first day we decided to go and get some food! Everyday we pass this place called Granny Annie's and I decided that we needed to try it out! We were just going to go for ice cream... But this place is more like a diner and so we just had lunch.


It's the cutest little place that I think I may need to frequent! Especially for their Biscuits and Gravy... The best biscuits I have ever encountered!!!

Scott and Dallin...


So here is my little boy that is venturing into a new phase of life. I don't know how I will be come Monday when I actually have to drop him at the door. I have a feeling that even tho I will have so much pride (the good kind) and excitement for him - I will be a complete mess on the way home. It's just so different than sending him to a friend's house for Joy School.


I love you, Dallin. More than you could ever know. You are my first born and I still remember holding you night after sleepless night the first few months of your life. Enjoy every minute of this experience!!!

Temple Square

So church was cancelled today for the temple dedication. So my friend and I went to temple square. You would think this would be to feel the spirit and reverence for the place... Or to be our spiritual boost for the day. Did I mention that we took HER 4 kids and MY 2 kids... That would be 6 kids. Ya - 6 kids and spiritual day - they just don't mix all that well!

We were trying to keep the kids off the grass by the reflection pond. Not sure they were supposed to be on there or not???

Isn't she just SUCH a girl??? Dora umbrella, velvet dress, bracelet and lip gloss in her hand. Yet she doesn't mind getting dirty one bit!!!

And good luck trying to keep my kids out of water. They are definite water babies!!!


Oh how I wish I had been focusing on Dallin for this pic instead of the temple!!! Love that face!


We went into one of the visitors centers and amazingly enough - there was reverence! Maybe because they were intimidated with about 50 other people there too??? Not sure...


Maggie just LOVED the statues and had to check out every single one of them!



Again - not sure if they were supposed to be up on them. But no one kicked us out... So I guess we were safe...

Now are these 2 siblings or what??!!! Look at their squishy noses, gummy smiles and fat cheeks!!

The treasures of my heart... Right here!

Lagoon's Last Day

We decided to head on over to Lagoon today, since it is the last weekday open. School is starting on Monday so it's only going to be open on the weekends through Halloween, then it will be closed down till next year! Well - I think that EVERYONE in the vicinity had the same brilliant idea as us... And of course it was 100 degrees today. Kind of miserable. But I realized that even though Lagoon monopolized our time this summer, I never took pictures of it. I think I was too afraid to get my camera in any dangerous situation as I am hoping it is going to be my main source of income here soon!

So here are some pictures from my phone!

Flying Aces has recently become the favorite of both the kids. And luckily there is rarely a line!

Think she likes the wind in her hair???

Dallin LOVES being able to control the ride!


On our way to Rattlesnake Rapids we HAVE to stop in Pioneer Village. For some reason, my kids LOVE this section!


We have to go into every building.

Dallin is pretty excited to start school Monday.

Maggie likes the smoke house...


Dallin found this leaf for me. It's a heart. It's so I will always remember that he loves me. I love that kid!


Well - both of them actually....


Here we are in line for Rattlesnake Rapids.


And here we are after getting drenched!




After walking around with soggy bottoms and waiting in looooooonnnngggg lines - I made the executive decision that we were leaving. But we can NOT leave without playing in the fountains!






Yes - they were both soaked. It is the ending ritual at Lagoon. We must not enter the car unless we are soaked clear through.


So here you have it. This is our weekly - sometimes twice weekly - trip! I LOVE season passes and fully intend on getting them again next year! Thanks for a great summer Lagoon!