Trey's adventures and a game o' Jenga

Trey set off into the great outdoors this morning. He left with his old scout troop to do a "50" miler back-country back-packing trip. He won't be back until Saturday and his mom already misses him. Last week he was at Lake Powell with his new scout troop. He had a great time learning to water-ski and wake-board. He was able to cross the wake once but not enough for a merit badge. Hopefully, he will be able to practice more some time. He also lamented that it was hot at night and hard to sleep.
I am hoping he has a great time on the hike and doesn't loose too much weight-heh.

I had to get this picture in the blog. Ronnie was so careful when it was his turn to go. Sadly, he was the last one to go because the leaning tower of Pisa leaned too far and gravity took over. There were no tears- just relieved giggles.

Library Card!!!

I can officially go to the Provo City Library now! The best library in the County! So. . .I take Tess and Ronnie with me to do some errands and after we pick up several cans of curry paste of varying flavors, we head over to the stately historic building that houses the mass of books waiting to be devoured intellectually. As we walk up the stairs, goosebumps rise. . .j/k. So I fill out the form and take it to the nice lady at the desk. She gives me the card and orients me in all the protocol. I ask for a map and head over to my favorite section. One of the biggest factors of my excitement is being able to walk through the doors and get whichever book I want, since it's such a big library, it'll be available, right?? Observe as euphoric feelings dissipated dramatically: The book I wanted to get was not there- sigh. . .I guess I am on planet earth after all. . . So I guess putting books on hold is the trick- go internet! One neato thing is that you can self-check your books and scan 3 books at a time- so cool. Off to put that book on hold. . .

An update- can you believe it? Don't fall asleep. . .

We are starting to settle in pretty well in our new home. There haven't been anymore bee stings, the boxes are diminishing and it is almost fun to go clean the building since its only 3 minutes away. I am enjoying less space to clean and a cozier feel.
A few people have come by to welcome us and a friend from where we used to live came by and brought some goodies and a warm visit. If I can make it to the back of the garage, I may go ride this week with my good friend, Cheryl. I have no complaints about this home although the dishwasher needs to clean better- both of them:D.
We went to the Payson City pool for FHE a few weeks back. It was fun. Everyone swam and I waded and took pictures. Michaela is using my swimming suit atm. . . Is that just weird?? to have your daughter already sharing clothes with you? The outting got a little expensive when we had to buy plastic pants for both the twin boys at $7.oo each. It was that or go to Wal-Mart, a 25 min round trip with two year olds in tow (I try not to take them anywhere).
Tessa celebrated her 6th birthday. Her mom was lame and didn't get the promised party going as we were working on moving during that same time:/ But in a better note, Michaela made her a baked Alaska ice cream cake. It was yummy but melted quickly! I can't believe she is getting so big.

Moved in but lost amongst the boxes

Well, we made it through another move.
And I sure hope it's a LONG time before we need to move again.

There are boxes everywhere. Never do I realize how much garbage I keep but when its moving time. Yes, moving is great because you can dejunkify and organize but there is still too much stuff: Easter baskets, scrapbooks, halloween costumes, books, more books and yet even more books, boxes of clothes 5 sizes too big for the next available kid, but I can't get rid of it cause she might just use the stuff. . .how about all the computer parts. . .camping gear used once a year. . .food storage !!!
I suppose the best way to get rid off stuff is do what the pioneers did and have a weight allowance on the wagons- time to move to Jackson County!

I am soo grateful for my brothers- both blood and in-laws. We really couldn't have made it without those guys with the big guns. We sure love ya!

Time to go get the much anticipated library card-yipppeeee

I brought the dogs to the new home yesterday. We will be keeping them in the back portion of the lot here where it slopes upward to the highway. The backyard is completely fenced in but in order to keep the lawn nice we will be putting in a fence to keep the dogs off of it.
The sprinklers have been running everyday, so the grass is a bit mushy and has little puddles in which the wasps come to drink. Danny and Alex were out back with Michaela and Trey who were playing with the dogs. Not too much later, Michaela brings Danny in with three wasps stings. Out comes the baking soda. . .
Later, after playing a game of "Fox and the pies" I go to tie up Ginger and Alex who was following me gets stung about 5 times by a ground dwelling bumblebee looking thing. More baking soda. . .
I might be needing some epi-pens as the future looks full of baking soda poultices.

Pictures will be coming soon- when I find the box I tossed it in. . .sigh