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Family fun day

After fishing, we stopped by Snake River’s Landing, as they were having a Family Fun Day. They were doing some family bike rides which we were going to participate in, but had no way to get all our bikes over there.

But they had a teddy bear clinic, where the kids got to choose a teddy bear, give him/her a name, then go through multiple stations, helping the teddy bear after he got in a bike wreck.

They also had lots of little games you could play to get prizes, free lunch, bouncy inflatables, and a bull ride.

McKinley really wanted to ride the bull, so we waited in line for quite a bit and then I think she was a little scared, but had fun anyway.

Getting the initial checkup on the bear.

Kids got to meet Darth Vader. William wouldn't get close enough for a picture though. — Kids got to meet Darth Vader. William wouldn’t get close enough for a picture though.

Fishing

It was free fishing day this last Saturday so we took the kids to a local pond to try and catch something. We didn’t have any luck though, but I think they had fun for the most part.

Williams 2nd birthday

He got a little shy when we were singing to him. He loves his new chair though.

He loves his lawn mower he got from grandma and grandpa

Playing with the balloons right after we woke up.

He had no problems this year with opening his presents

Father and sons

Lucas and I went to the Father and Sons campout a few weeks ago which was pretty fun. We’ve never had a ward that has actually done one that we were aware of, so it was nice to finally get to be part of one, as I have lots of good memories growing up going to Father and Sons campouts.

Lucas and I went on a couple hikes, played catch, had s’mores, saw a moose, and Lucas got to play with some of his friends. Our bishop gave a little thought at the end of the night around a big fire, which was a great way to end the day.

McKinley’s Graduation

So I’m not a huge fan of all the new “graduations” they have now, like preschool, kindergarten, middle school. To much celebrating mediocrity for me, but the kids love them, which is what matters. So McKinley had her preschool graduation a week or so ago, even though she misses the cut-off date for kindergarten by a few weeks next year, so she’ll be in preschool again next year.

They did quite a few songs and each kid had a nursery rhyme they had memorized and had to repeat with a few other kids. McKinley did really well.

Lunch with the principal

Lucas got to have lunch with his principal, as he was one of the top AR and AM first graders.

Flag football

Lucas decided he wanted to play flag football this spring, so we’re about at the end of the season now. He’s done a really good job, though there’s been some tough times for his parents. We had to complain to his coach at one point because he went a couple games in a row not playing much, which at this age, we didn’t think was fair.

But I’ve worked with him on listening and paying more attention when he’s on the sideline and he’s done really well. The last couple games he’s played a lot and done an awesome job blocking, tackling, and even getting a few chances to run with the ball.

Not sure if he’ll stick with football as he gets older, and not sure I want him to, with all the head injuries football brings, but I think he could be really good if he ever gets motivated to try his hardest. But it’s fun to watch him and fun to see how excited he gets when he makes a good play.

Mother’s Day

Trying out the slide. William had no fear, climbing right up this slide.

Easter

Climbing the apple tree looking for eggs.

Pretty much right after this, he smashed the egg against the table.

Youngest group after their hunt. William was already eating his candy.

William got the hang of things pretty quickly.

Spring

William has figured out how to climb up into the playhouse. Scares mom and dad but he loves it.

Don't have a separate ladder yet for our tramp, so using mine. William likes to climb on the ladder but doesn't like the tramp much yet. — Don’t have a separate ladder yet for our tramp, so using mine. William likes to climb on the ladder but doesn’t like the tramp much yet.