Weekend Adventures

We had a fun weekend at our house. Matt was out of town, so it was just me and the kids. On Friday night we went up to my Mom's and had pizza with them. Then we took the kids outside and they played forever. They love to be outside and they have so much fun.

Collin, Brock and Aiden playing on the slide that Grandpa hasn't put on the swingset yet.

Saturday we tried out our new pool. We bought a bigger size this year, since we have so many more kids that we need to fit in the pool. I had filled it Saturday morning hoping it would get warm for them to get in. The girls didn't mind getting in, but the boys wanted nothing to do with getting in. So they stood on the patio and played with their shovels in the water. Brock loved it the most out of all of them and at one point Aiden and Collin wanted nothing to do with the pool. They just wanted to sit on the swing with me and watch. After a few times, I am hoping they will decided to get in. We will just have to wait and see.

Aiden, Collin and Brock deciding on whether to like the pool or not.

Aiden and Collin watching Brock enjoy the pool.

Brock having a good time shoveling the water.

Sunday was Father's day, and Matt was gone, so we didn't really do much for him. After church we went up to my Mom and Dad's for dinner and Matt arrived not long after we got there. The kids were really excited to see him and it was fun to spend time with my dad (Grandpa) also.

Me and my Dad with Brock, Aiden and Collin

Matt with Paige, Brock, Aiden, an unhappy Collin and grumpy Kayla.

Last night Matt finally attached the other bike trailer to his bike. I have been asking him to do this forever. He finally did and we were able to go on a family bike ride to the Nature Park. Paige rode her bike and she did really well. She was kind of nervous to ride that far, but she did really good. We fed the ducks and it was really fun to watch the boys. They love to make noises at the ducks and just watch us feed them. When I got the bread out for the girls, the boys wanted some, but not to feed the ducks, but for themselves. I thought it was pretty funny to watch them on the bench eating their bread.

Collin, Brock and Aiden enjoying their bread watching the girls feed the ducks.

We had a lot of fun outdoors and I am so glad the week looks nice so we can spend alot more time outside.

Summer Fun

It is finally starting to feel like summer today. The weather has been cold and yucky for June, but not today. We got sun and 70 degrees. Yeah!!! It is about time, because my kids have been itching to get outside.

Last week it took all week for Brock to get over his rash and his temperature. By Friday he was acting more like himself. None of the others have really gotten what he had. Collin has only gotten the rash a few times and then it goes away and comes back the next day. At least he hasn't gotten the fever. That was the miserable part.

This week has been super busy. The girls took swimming lessons every morning. It was great. Paige is actually swimming some by herself. I am so proud of her. This was Kayla's first swimming lesson experience, and she did really well. They have both loved it and want to go again. I found a lady out in Hibbard that teaches at her indoor pool at her house. It was so great and the water was warm and it was a good experience for them.

Monday, Paige started Piano lessons. She is excited and has been doing really well. This was our second week of gymnastics as well. They each get an hour a week and they really enjoy the time to just move around and learn new things. The week has been busy, but I guess that's what summer is supposed to be. BUSY.

Matt left yesterday and is gone until Sunday. He went with his twin brother and some of their roommates from college, to Ferron Reservoir. It was an all time favorite fishing spot during his growing up years and he was really looking forward to it. So the kids and I are trying to survive without him. Hopefully I am still sane when he gets back.

Paige's Baptism

Saturday was the big day for Paige. She was so excited and could hardly waited to get baptized by her dad. We had a lot of our family come to share this special day with her. The baptism was really nice and she said the water felt so warm when she got in. She really enjoyed the moment and we are so proud of her.

Afterwards we had everyone over for a light brunch. It was fun to visit and see everyone. We had a fun time. Paige was so excited because she got her very own set of scriptures. She had asked for them for her birthday and when she didn't get them she was disappointed. Little did she know that I had stashed them away for her baptism.

Weekend Wrapup
After the baptism and after everyone had gone home, we took the kids to ride on the Carosel and play at the park. Aiden and Brock love the carosel, but Collin absolutely hates it. He cries when you put him on a horse. Matt watched from outside the second time we rode, and he still cried. I hope he learns to like it, because we are planning on riding it several times this summer. Matt's brother and his family stayed so it was fun to spend some time with them.

Collin crying watching his brothers ride.

Morgan, Aiden and Brock

Aiden on the slide.

Brock looking at me for a picture.

Collin sliding to Dad.

Sunday at church Brock was really whiny so I took him out in the hall. We sat on the couch and I noticed he had little bumps on his leg that looked like little spider bites. I had also noticed that he was feeling really warm and fevery. There was someone sitting on the couch by us and she said it looked like the chicken pox. So as soon as sacrament ended, I sent Matt home with the boys and Kayla. She had a little rash on her chest and arm that had gone away, but I wasn't taking any chances. When I got home from church, the rash was gone. Then a couple hours later it was back again and I could tell it itched. I was pretty sure it was the pox.

He woke up in the night with a pretty high fever and was really miserable. Then in the morning the spots were gone. After about an hour they were back again. Can I just say mystery disease. So I took him to the doctor and he said it was a viral rash. So I just give him meds for the fever and Claritin for the the viral part. He did alright yesterday, but by last night he was hot and miserable again. In the middle of the night he woke up with a very high fever. When I first took his temp, it said 105, but I took it instantly again and it said 104.8. I was about to haul him the ER, but he started cooling down. The poor kid. He just isn't himself. I sure hope he gets over this soon, because it is taking its toll on my sleep.

She's Finally 8

It has been a fun filled weekend. On Friday, we headed up to Island Park for the annual Hill Family Reunion. We stayed in a cabin with my parents and my sister and her family. The weather was rainy, cold and even snowy. The best day was yesterday, which is pretty typical. We had so much fun and we ate some of the yummiest food. The boys were so good and they had a fun time. The only part they didn't like was the weather. They got cold and kind of miserable. The girls had fun in the hot tub with Matt and their cousins. They loved making Smores and Kayla even roasted a marshmallow by herself. All in all it was a really fun and relaxing weekend spent with family.

Yesterday was Paige's 8th birthday. She woke up with a stomach bug. I thought she was feeling better until we drove home. She got really carsick. After we got home, she slept for a couple of hours and woke up totally recovered. We had pizza for dinner as per her request. Then my mom, dad, sister and nieces came over for cupcakes and ice cream and presents. She got alot of fun summer clothes, a CTR ring and a scooter. After the party, we took all the kids over to the Nature Park and fed the ducks. Paige really wanted to go fishing, so that is where we took her. She caught 2 perch and 2 lake trout. The boys loved feeding the ducks and I have a feeling we will be spending alot of time at the Nature Park this summer. She had a fun day and I can't believe she is 8 years old. She is such a joy to have in our home and she is such a wonderful helper. She is looking forward to Saturday, when she will be baptized. It will be a fun and busy week, but we are really excited for the weekend. We love you Paige and are proud to have you for a daughter and are proud of the choices you have made.

Busy Weekend

What a busy weekend. On Friday, Matt and I were able to go Idaho Falls on a date. We ate dinner at Cafe Rio and then went shopping for a new washing machine. Mine is dying. It will wash the clothes, but it won't rinse or spin out unless I hit it and bang on it repeatedly while turning the dial. It stinks. Of one thing to break, the washing machine is one of the worst. I do 2 loads of laundry at least each day, so I am dying. We were successful in finding one we liked. I really debated between top load and front load and I finally decided on top load after researching all the pros and cons. Since we are going to be moving the old out and the new in, we decided it was time to also finish the bathroom/laundry room downstairs. Like we needed anymore projects.

Saturday was a full day. Paige had a birthday party to go to in the morning. She went to the beauty college and they got their nails and hair done. She had such a fun time. When she got home I couldn't believe how grown up and cute she looked. After she got home from the party we had one hour to finish getting ready for her birthday party.

She invited all the girls from her class at school. The theme for the party was "A Trip Around the World." The invitations were a boarding pass and then we made each one a passport for when the arrived. I set up a bunch of chairs in the living room and we made the airplane for their ride on Birthday Airlines. At each destination they got a stamp for their passport and we did an activity related to the country. It was a big hit and I think all of the girls had fun. For her cake we made a map. I was nervous that it wouldn't work, but I thought it turned out really cute. She had a fun party and loved it.

After the party Matt and I began work on our remodeling project. I painted the bead board while Matt got the floor ready. We ripped carpet out, took the toilet off and had to move the washer and dryer out. Can I just say I am so glad we don't have carpet in anymore of our bathrooms. It gets really gross. So we started laying the vinyl down around 8 p.m. and after I put all the kids to bed, I helped with the floor. We stuck with it and finished around 11 p.m. It looks so nice and I can hardly wait to get me new washer and dryer this coming week.

The boys are so funny. In the mornings while I get ready they think they have to lay on my bed and watch a cartoon. That is the routine they have gotten into and so they throw a huge tantrum if they don't get to watch a show. They other morning it was so cute to look out of the bathroom and I just had to capture the sight I saw. It was priceless.

Wrap Up

It has been too long. Life is getting crazy and hectic. Now that the weather is nice, we are spending a lot of time outside playing, doing yard work and just enjoying the weather. I am going to try to sum up everything that has been going on.

Mother's Day

I had such a nice Mother's Day. To start the day, Matt got the girls up and they made me Pancakes and Bacon for Breakfast. It was so nice. They gave me some roses and a cute card. After Church, we were able to go up to my Mom and Dad's for dinner. It was a really nice day. I am so lucky to be a Mother to five of the most fabulous kids ever.

Paige's Program

On Wednesday night, in the middle of the night, Paige woke up and she had the flu. The poor kid was so sick and couldn't start throwing up. The first thing she said after she threw up was, I have my program tomorrow. I ended up keeping her home on Thursday, so she could recover and feel good enough to go to her program on Thursday night. She has talked about her program for over two weeks, so I was so glad she had recovered enough to go. It was so good and she sang her little heart out.

Triplet News

The boys are crazy. They love to swing, jump on the tramp and ride their bikes. They get outside and they are so busy, it is hard to keep track of them. Brock is always inching towards the road. I can tell he is going to give me a run for my money. Tonight we were up at my Mom and Dad's and the kids were playing in the dirt. The girls made mud and the boys got started playing and digging in it. Let's just say they were incredibly dirty by the time we left. I have to get it through my head that boys enjoy getting dirty so much more than girls. I need to just let them enjoy themselves and have a good time.

Last night I had run to the store and Matt was outside putting stuff away and the boys were in the house. When Matt came in, they had untied the towel holding the cupboard closed, and they had gotten a box of cereal out. Then they, I say they, but I believe Aiden was the main instigator, proceeded to dump the box of cereal out on the floor. I am sure they fed their faces quite a bit before they were caught by dad. He took a picture to capture the moment for me.

Latley they have really been into pushing the strollers and buggies around. The other night, Matt lined them all up and had them race to see who was the fastest. It was pretty humorous.

Weekend Away

This last weekend, Matt and I were able to get away by ourselves. That is a very rare moment for us and it was very much needed time away. Don't get me wrong. I love my kiddos, but I need a break every once in a blue moon. My mom and dad willing gave of their time and we left the kids with them on Saturday morning. We headed for Salt Lake for a reception of one of Matt's best friends from growing up. On our way we stopped and had lunch at the best place of all time, Maddox. Can I say YUMMY. Then we did a little shopping in Layton.

The reception was held at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and on our way, we took a detour through Temple Square. The flowers were just gorgeous. I couldn't leave without getting a picture. They were breathtaking. The reception was so nice and it was fun to see family and friends. We had a good time.

After the reception, we ran a block in the pouring rain, back to our hotel. We did a mock 80 change of clothes and then we ran another four blocks in the pouring rain to the Gateway. We wanted to go to a movie and we were running late. We went and saw "The Last Song." It was really good, but incredibly sad. It was a definite tear jerker, but I really liked it.

Sunday we were able to stop and spend some time with Matt's parents, before we headed home. When we got home, the kids were so excited to see us and we were definately glad to see them. It was a nice break and we wore my parents out, but I'm sure they had a good time as well.