Lagoon

We went to Lagoon last Friday. I love Lagoon and I hate Lagoon. It is so crowded, dirty, there are the most interesting people there, it is hot, but....the kids absolutly love it! Mark and I did take turns going on the ride Wicked, but that was enough. I just can't handle rollercoasters like I used to. Too bad, they used to be so much fun. I guess that's happens as you get older.

Potter Puppet Pals

Thanks to my little sis, Kathryn, for introducing this youtube clip to my boys. They love it and can't get enough of it! It's been a favorite at our house for a few weeks now. They especially love the speeded up version, but you'll have to look that one up for yourself!! Just thought I would share! But don't blame me if you walk around your house singing, Snape, Snape, Severus Snape.....

Boys VS Girls

So, I had a conversation with this girl I met last night. Now I have had this conversation with a few other people before, and it never sits right with me. If this girl ever ends up reading my blog, I know she didn't mean any harm and is just speaking from her experience, but it still just bothers me some. The conversation was as follows:

Her:Hi, I'm __________.
Me: Hi, I'm Heidi. Nice to meet you.
Her: Oh, you have two boys?
Me: (Andrew was a few steps away)-Actually, we have three boys (I pull Andrew into me).
Her: Wow. Good for you guys. I have one boy and that is plenty. I don't know how you do it. Boys are so hard!
Me: (Remember, all three of my boys are standing right there and listening). I love my three boys. They are very nice and well-behaved boys.

Okay, maybe I'm being a little too sensitive, and maybe no one else sees anything wrong with the above conversation, but it just erks me a little bit.

These are the stereotypes I have heard
-little boys are rough and tumble, active physically, and wild.
-little girls are emotional

Now, since I don't have little girls (although my parents had 5 girls) I have no experience raising them. I have met plenty of little girls that are very active and many little boys that are emotional. I personally believe it depends on the individual and to some extent, the parenting.

Sure my boys are active and busy and they love physical play (think superheros and big trucks that crash)-but they are also very sweet, loving, sensitive, and kind-and yes, emotional at times.

Maybe some of you are thinking "she's just bitter because she doesn't have a girl." Let me assure you, I love my boys and I wouldn't trade them for a million girls. Would I like to have a girl someday, sure, but if I am supposed to have all boys, I welcome that opportunity whole heartedly! I love my boys to death. I am looking foreward to all the many sporting events, scout activities, and all the food that I am going to make for my three teenage boys some day. And if we don't ever have a little girl, I am going to be the only female example in our house. That is scary to think about, but I am up for the challenge.

Okay, I'm done. Vent over. Just needed to get that out.

Fun week

We are trying to cram in all the fun we can before school starts. Wednesday, we went to a park with my friend Heidi, and her three girls. I've known Heidi forever and we try to get together and hang out at least a few times a month.


Andrew, James, and Ellie


Heidi and Sammie playing some "music"



Thursday, I had the Young Women over for a "surprise breakfast." We kidnapped Stephanie, who is now a college student and no longer in Young Women's. She was surprised! We just brought her back to my house for french toast, sausage, and fresh fruit!

Can you tell some weren't so happy to be awake that early (it was only 7am...sheesh)




Thursday was also the last day of swimming lessons (see the post below).



Friday, Mark took the two older boys to a driving range to hit golf balls. James has quite a knack for golf. He is tons better than I am! He can actually hit the ball, and hit it well. Then we took all the boys to see the Narnia film, Prince Caspian. It was a little dark and over their heads. They still enjoyed the popcorn and the atmosphere of a movie theater.

Today I took the boys to the Tree House museum. We met up with another friend of mine named Heidi. I promise, I do have other friends that are NOT named Heidi!!!!! We lucked out and happened to go to the museum on a free day. We just watched our kids play, run around, and explore. I have to say, I was pretty impressed with this museum. We will definitely come back again sometime.





Rachel, James, Andrew, and Ethan


Heidi and I with our babes