Block Party!!

We had a block party on Monday night and we closed the street. It was nice seeing people outside of their homes for a change. We had hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, and desserts. It was a nice turn out!! I got to know my neighbors a lot more. Of course the kids had tons of fun with their friends playing around. At first it was very hot but good thing the shade gradually came to our side of the street. Can't wait for our next one.

The kids love their umbrella chairs. They wanted to carry with them instead of being on their chairs.

Raging Waters Performance...

After we came back from our trip to St George I decided that I would try and take H to her dance recital at Raging Waters. To my surprise she did amazingly!! Way to go girl, we are so proud of you. She went right in and did her best!! We are so happy for her!! After the performance of course she couldn't wait to go swimming. She had a great time at the kiddie pool and I even made her go down the big slide that falls in a 9ft pool, I know crazy!! Plus she went down all by herself. Good thing she had her arm floats on. She liked it but would rather go swimming in the kiddie pool. I don't blame her!! It was a little scary for me!! Lynette and her family was there and so Erin with her new born baby Nathaniel, such a cute baby. The girls all did an amazing job. Miss Mo you are awesome!!

Love the umbrella

Ready to perform

She did it!! Go girl!!

A big smile right after her performance

Love those girls!! Going to the wave pool.

Art Museum, Drive-in, St George Vacation...

We have done so much the last couple of weeks that I don't even know where to start. How about I start at the beginning!!:) Couple of weeks ago I went along H's art class to Utah Museum of Fine Arts. I've been there before with my French class when I used to teach so it was nice going back there. The Museum was amazing!! The kids did awesome, they were very quiet and attentive. Dani is such an awesome teacher. We had lunch there and I had the biggest panini Turkey Sandwich ever. It was so yummy!! Thanks Lynette for those pictures mine didn't come out right!!:)

Love that picture

Dani with her art students

The kids did an awesome job

Love the horse made out of wood

The Art Class Students


Drive-in

On a Friday night we decided to go see the new movie Toy Story 3 at the drive in. W's brother family Dean came along and we all had a great time. Even Tati Emily joined the fun with Arii. The kids loved the movie and laughed hard at times. I was brave enough to watch the second movie "Prince of Persia". We love drive-in we can't wait to go back again.

Toy Story 3

Tati Emily and Arii behind her late big brother's truck. She was able to fit a full mattress in the back!! That truck was a big hit with my kids.


ST George Vacation

We left on Monday to Saint George. It took us about 9 hours to get to St George because we went through Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. I have never been there and last time W was there he was probably R's age. The drive was long but the view was amazing. It sure was a nice drive through both national parks. The kids loved it. We stayed at W's parents Time share the whole week. I love how they have everything in there for your convenience (washer, dryer, kitchen with utensils, pots, pan, dishwasher, barbecue I mean everything...) I think this was our cheapest trip ever. We took the kids back to Zion National Park and hiked up the Emerald Pool trail and made it to the first one. On our way back we let the kids soak their feet in the river. We pretty much spend most of our days at the pool since it was in the late 90's...It was so relaxing, I can't wait for our next getaway in August with W's family. We love Summer!!!

H and her Papa

H and her cousin Teave

Beautiful

Wow

Amazing View

Zion National Park

The kids loved the tunels

So magnificent

Gorgeous Sand Stones

Town Square St George

Loving the water

So cute

H had lots of fun

This one was her favorite

Taking a lunch break then back to the pool

Doing some coloring after spending hours at the pool

Back to Zion National Park for a nice hike up to the Emerald pool.

My boy was so brave

We all made it to the first one

Beautiful

After a long hike we let the kids soak their feet in the river

Love that kid

Ready to go to swimming

That's how far he made it in the pool!! Little stinker!!

H had so much fun with her Dad. Those 2 can play forever!!

Love it

Girls night out and a suprise visit!!

On Saturday afternoon I went out with my friends and W's sisters to watch a movie. We went to see "letters to Juliet" and what a beautiful movie that was. Also the best reason to see "letters to Juliet" is for the scenery. It was so beautiful and magnificent. I was just contemplating the warm earth tones and blue vistas of Verona, Siena, Lake Garda, and Argiano. Oh how I heart Italy!!! So to keep up with the scenery we decided to have dinner none other place else than Olive Garden. At the dinner table we kept talking about Victor and his thick Spanish accent when speaking in Italian. So funny! He was so hilarious. The waitress enjoyed listening about the movie that she was so excited to go see it. Thanks girls for a fun night out. Can't wait to go see Eclipse at the end of this month.

Beautiful Movie

Guess what?? My brother showed up at my house an hour after I got home from dinner with the ladies. I was so shocked!! He drove all day from San Francisco to here. I know he is a crazy man!! But I was happy to see him at the same time. My brother is the type of person who doesn't like to stay at the same place for more than a day. Since he loves driving He decided last minute to drive all the way here. He only stayed with me less than 24 hours then decided to go back to CA. At least I got to see him. He goes back to my home country next week. At least he spoiled me and the kids before he left. Thank you and love you brother!!

Free School Lunch...

After Art class I decided to take the kids to the school free lunch. It did not disappoint them! They loved it! They were all so happy to go get lunch at a school.

Here they are are walking to the school cafeteria

Picking out what they like

Carrots good choice Ben.

My cute little boy

Enjoying their lunch

Enjoying their lunch at Lynette's house before heading to the candy factory!

I found out about the free lunch when I took the kids to the library to get some books to read during summer!

Then after we had lunch at the school the kids still wanted to play so I took them to McDonald because it was very hot outside. I got some sundaes for them and they played so good together!

CANDY FACTORY

Yesterday my dear friend Lynette invited us to go on a candy tour. I'm glad we did the kids had an awesome time! There were a lot of rules but the kids did an amazing job not stepping out of the yellow line, not touching anything and making sure they had their hair nets on at all times. We sure ate lots of yummy treats, taffy, jelly beans and of course I had to buy some candy at their candy store. Love it! thank you so much Lynette for the invite. You are awesome! Glad we were part of your 100 things to do this summer. Maybe I should start my own list too. I don't know about 100 things though!!:)

The kiddos in front of the candy factory

Inside the candy factory. Love those hair nets! Even baby Lincoln had one. I know they are very serious about it.


ACTIVITY DAY GIRLS ACTIVITY

Then that evening we went for a walk around bountiful lake with the Activity Day girls. The girls had a great time!

The cute girls!

After Activity Day we took the kids around our neighborhood. Raimana is getting pretty good at riding Hinarei's scooter!