pool days

I got the baby pool out and Addie went right to it and splashed and splashed, but didn't want to get in.

It took AJ awhile to start splashing around, but he finally saw how much fun Addie was having.
We got suits on and then they decided to get in. AJ wouldn't sit though.
Addie would climb in and out and went all the way over and under. I thought she would want out, but she kept playing. AJ cried for her.

We put the little slide in and Addie thought it was great to play with Cassie and cousin Ellie. AJ decided he would rather swing. Some day I hope he decides he likes the water.

Hogle Zoo

We had been trying to go to Hogle Zoo since the twins birthday. It ended up being bad weather on their birthday so we didn't go. Then once again didn't go because of weather. Then planned another trip and didn't go because of sickness. Planned again and went!!!! We left Logan at 11:45 am, Cass is doing a sports and fitness camp that doesn't end untill noon. I pulled her out a little early and we headed down. I don't think we have ever been to Hogle zoo from Logan, (We always go to my mom's first and then the zoo). I got out the GPS and thought it would have us get off at 4th south. It had us take I-80 and some some crazy loop that had us making a U-turn at 65 MPH, at a crazy off ramp and then getting on something that dropped you into the freeway lanes immediatly with no lane to pick up speed and then off quickly on foothill. Crazy driving!!! It reminds of one more reason we love Cache Valley. No freeways and no traffic, at least not crazy traffic.
We did finally arrive alive. We were so excited to get in and see the baby elephant. It was so cute and so much like a kid, running around, splashing water and trying to play with mom, while she tried to eat. AJ and Cassady really liked the baby elephant.
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AJ reading up on the Elephants.
This is how we traveled around the zoo. It ended up being a nice day. It got hot a few times, 85, but never being too hot, since theri was always a cool breeze. Yes, we did drink all that water, and a few more bottles that we stored in Jodi's stroller. We found that the wagon was great, except not as much storage as the stroller, but much easier for in and out all the time.

AJ liked the Carousel. Addie wasn't too excited to get on and kept trying to get off, until it started. Then I think she tolerated it.
All the kids that went with us, except the 4 babies. Nikki and Ellie Cass and Kaylee and Brooklyn.
Addie enjoyed looking at the animals and trying to touch them. She was only interested in them for a second and only that long if they were moving. Most of the animals were up and moving.
She mostly just liked being big and running around. Thanks to grandma for running around with her.
Kylee with the Tigers. She has always liked the big cats, ever since she little. She was a big help too! (Isn't she growing up to be such a cute girl, When did that happen?)
This is almost the whole clan. My mom is taking the picture. Wendy and her mom were there and I don't know were KYlee is.
The tigers were up and moving around we were so excited when two of them decided to get in the water. Then even more awesome, the one tiger swam under a log right up to the glass and tried to take a swipe at a kid. Pretty exciting stuff!
Ky and AJ in the reptile house.
Addison plugged her nose from the time we walked in that stinky reptile house, until she started playing a little then right back to plugging.

AJ loved this slide He would go up the stairs and Ky would send him down and I would catch him and send him right back up. The would flip around every which way, but cried when we moved on.

AJ and just Jay (as Cassady calls him) ran up and down this suspended bridge, while Jay's Grandma and I stood on each end.

We ended the day with at train ride. AJ sat on Grandma's lap and folded his arms the whole time. Addison sat beside me and held on for dear life. We had so much fun! Thanks to Jodi's camera, since ours died half way through the zoo. Gotta remember to charge it before I do things like this.

Just had to add this pic, because it is so cute.

Cassady's Run

Cassady's Woodruff Wildcat run was today. She ran a lot and was ready to run her heart out. She logged in hours of exercise and got donations. She was able to get enough donations to recieve a t-shirt, water bottle, backpack, a pass to the pool party, and a barbecue and a raffle ticket.

Ready.......Set.......Go!!!!!!!Kylee had late start and she wanted to run with Cass to keep her motivated. Them at the finish line. Cass says she came in 4th place of the Kindergarten girls. They only awarded the 1st-3rd, with the Kindergartners. She was really excited about how well she did.

She won a huge box of side walk chalk in the raffle.

Cassady and her friend after the run. Whenever they would practice her and this friend would take 1st and 2nd place. Cassady and her friend Eathan.

Cassady and Kaylee. After their race was over, Cass and I went to place to cheer on and help the other grades go the right way for thier races. Cassady and Kaylee ran with a teacher for half of the 5th graders race too.

Me and Cass after everything is almost over. They do this right in our neighborhood, by blocking off all the streets. This is the first year in many that we knew it was happening and was able to park cars outside the neighborhood so those who needed to get to work and school could go, before 10 am.

Wait to go Cass-Cass!!!!! Awesome Job!!!!!

Cassady's dance

She worked so hard on one of the last tap steps where she jumps to the side and curtsy's. She is the last one on the right.

Cassady's Kindergarten Program

Cassady did so good at her program. She sang so loud, we could hear her over all the kids. The video is of one of the songs, they sang and it is so cute and so Cassady.

AJ being a naughty, crazy boy at the program.

AJ sitting with Cass through the slide show.

Cassady's part was "My favorite part of Kindergarten was going on field trips".

Trying once again to catch up.

Cassady playing outside with AJ. He loves to go outside. He loves to play with his big sister.

Addison loves to read books, she will bring you a book and sit down right in front of you or on you.

AJ and Daddy wrestling! AJ is always putting a blankie on his head and walking around. He is always trying to put them on everyone's head

We went on Cassady's field trip to Willow Park Zoo. It was a walking field trip. The babies did great. They enjoyed all those kids. I just had a hard time keeping the kids from touching the babies so much. Germs!!!!

Cassady and her friend. Cassady's whole class

Addison already loves a picnic with Chicken nuggetts. Addison was still in the backwards car seat, because she is so small. This last time we went to Salt Lake, I had left the babies in a crib to play and they fell asleep. So they were awake for the 1 1/2 hour drive. AJ watched the movie and Addie was not happy. After 10min of the long drive, I pulled over and turned Addison's seat around. She watched the movie the rest of the way.

AJ and Cassady at the Aquarium.

AJ and Grandma trying to touch Sting-rays. Addison falling asleep before leaving for grandma's, can't get it were it is supppose to go not in the middle of the page.

Addison wanted to touch everything, but she cringed at all of them. Kylee did too!

My Little eating monkeys! Isn't she the most adorable!

Ravioli's for the first time. They loved them. AJ loved them so much he thought he could soak them in through his head. He smeared them all over.

I am raising a bitter! A mean bitter at that. She bites AJ at least 4 times a day if not more. The poor boy! If anyone has any ideas on how to disapline a 13 month old bitter, I would love to hear them. I don't know how to stop it! See the bite marks on his shoulder.

AJ in his forward facing car seat. He doesn't look like it here, but he loves facing forward.Cassady's Dance recital. She did so good!!! I am so proud of her! She is the one standing up , last one on the right. So adorable!The last song all the kids did sign language to the song. She knew it all! She loves to dance and loves that her dance teacher lives next door to us. I know I am biased, but she is good at it.