Sloan Rock Quarry...A Rockin' Good Time!

Today Grant's class (and all of 3rd grade) were invited by Sloan Rock Quarry to go on a field trip there.  I'll have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect.  But it was a lot of fun!  The kids had a blast and it is one field trip that I wouldn't mind going on again :)

I also realized that it is the place a good friend of our, Paul Smith, worked before he and his amazing family moved to Texas.

The great people who helped our little miners get suited up and ready to go!

We went through a slide show, they told us all about the limestone that they mine and what they do with it.  We also talked about safety when on top of the Quarry.  Then we loaded back up in the bus and drove to the top, where we could see what they were doing and be up close with the machinery!

Grant's class in front of a loader tractor...the kids really wanted to be picked up in the bucket :)

Such cute little miners...Grant and one of his good friends, Ethan!

Those tires are HUGE!  And cost a lot of money (along with the chains that go around them protecting them from being punctured by the rocks)!

They kept the kids' attentions (which is a big deal) and everyone had questions and just really seemed like they liked it!

Grant and I :)

The last field trip they had, Grant was sick, and so we didn't get to go.  So glad I got to go on this field trip!  

They were taking a huge group photo with 3 of the 3rd grade classes, and here is my adorable son posing :)  Love him!

Grant's class...

Seriously these trucks are so big, it is just crazy to me!

Grant

It's like every boys dream to play with trucks :)

Grant, Ethan and Shane sitting in the tire!

Loved him in this outfit :)

A tractor showing the kids how they move rocks.  It was just crazy the size of rocks they were picking up!

They would drop these large rocks and it would break the other rocks...the ground shook and they kids were fascinated by it...I think the adults were too!

 

You can also get a good view of Vegas at one point up on the Quarry!

Thanks to Sloan Quarry for inviting Schorr Elementary 3rd graders!  We had so much fun!!!

 

Memorial Day 2013

So grateful to the men and women who serve, and make it possible for us to live freely in this great country! Thank you!!

Today was a family day, and was so much fun!!
Jeff was suppose to work during the day, but it changed to him working later afternoon/night.  So that meant he got to come and hang out and swim for a while.  We were all excited!!

We met at my parents church, where we had lunch and Papa made snow cones...Yum!
Cole wanted to be his helper :)

Kahle with his snow cone!

Crazy cousins, love these faces!!

Kahle and Lacy have always been the best of friends!  They are so cute to watch together and just get a long really well.

After that we headed to my parents Condo pool, where we were lucky enough to practically have to ourselves for quite a while!

Cole on a mission!

Kahle and his best friend, Dad!

Lacy playing with the big boys :)

Kahle had fun spraying people!

This little girl makes me smile :)

Jumping in!

No fear from this little one, he was all over the place!

My adorable Dad!  Love this Mann!!

Playing at the pool!

Oh Seth you are too cute!

Seriously he has the cutest personality!!

Jack and Cole attacking Grant.

Kahle would have me hold the tube out and he would jump as far as he could.  It was hilarious and went on for a very long time!

The older kids decided to copy :)

Trent is so good with the kids, he especially makes Haden and Grant feel apart and they love it!

 

It was such a fun day!  So glad we are so close to Summer break!  I can hardly wait for it to happen!!!

Love my family and so glad we got to spend the day with (some of) them!!!

  

Summer Bucket Lists 2013

Preparing for Summer, ONLY 6 1/2 school days left until (but who's counting?!)!!

I couldn't be more excited!!

We have been slowly working on our list, but last night we finished it!  I made it all cute and will be printing it this week to hang on our wall!

Here is our list.....

1. Do Random Acts of Kindness
2. Discovery Museum
3. Pinball Museum -- LINK
4. Bellagio Garden/Water Show
5. Midnight Bowling
6. Donuts for Dinner - Family Holiday July 14th
7. Cole Date Night with Mom or Dad
8. Start allowance plan -- LINK
9. Make Bouncy Balls -- LINK
10. Water Balloon Target Practice -- LINK
11. Make Homemade Taffy -- LINK
12. Science Expirement Day -- LINK
13. Bass Pro Shops
14. Go to a Breakfast Buffet
15. Go Camping
16. Play at a Splash Pad
17. Go Swimming
18. Go Fishing
19. Build a Blanket Fort
20. Campout in the living room
21. See Monster University (June 21)
22. Picnic
23. Glow Sticks in Balloons
24. Beach
25. Delaney Date Night with Mom or Dad
26. Star Wars Marathon
27. Video Game Day
28. Shark Reef
29. Tie-Dye
30. Stay in a Hotel
31. Sleepover
32. Bleach T-shirt -- LINK
33. Jolly Rancher Suckers -- LINK
34. Lego Challenges -- LINK
35. Garden
36. Glow in the Dark Dance Party
37. Delaney Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
38. Frozen Hot Chocolate-- LINK
39. Make homemade ice cream sandwiches -
40. Visit Hoover Dam
41. Get Library Cards
42. Join Library Summer Reading Program -- LINK
43. Pajama Day
44. Sonic Happy Hour
45. Haden Date Night with Mom or Dad
46. 51's Game
47. Slurpees
48. Fondue Dinner
49. Purple Penguin
50. Stargazing at Redrock
51. Go to Mt. Charleston
52. Make Marshmallow Shooters -- LINK
53. Try a new restuarant
54. Have an Un-Birthday Party in July
55. Haden Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
56. Cloud watching
57. Start summer journals
58. Ice Cream from the Ice Cream Truck
59. Grant Date Night with Mom or Dad
60. Kahle Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
61. Go to Utah
62. Pedicures (girls)
63. Play in Sprinklers
64. Cole Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
65. See Despicable Me 2 (July 3)
66. Kahle Date Night with Mom or Dad
67. See Fireworks
68. Have a watergun fight
69. Delaney Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
70. Unplugged Day (no electronics)
71. Make Funnel Cakes
72. Feed Ducks
73. Visit Sparty at McKee Ranch
74. Grant Cook in the Kitchen - Each child gets to pick a meal and help make it
75. Giant Bubbles -- LINK
76. Make Paper Beads -- LINK
77. Make Ruler Growth Chart -- LINK
78. Bubble Prints -- LINK
79. Alphabet Magnets -- LINK
80. Make new art wall
81. Steak for Every Meal

You can find our Bucket List from 2011, HERE!

You can find our Bucket List from 2012, HERE!

Some are the same, but we have added lots of fun new things!!

We are looking forward to a Fun Filled Summer!!!!

More adventures with the ENT...Grant's turn...

 

In the past year we have noticed that Grant has had some breathing issues.  He breathes so loud, that not only we have noticed it, I have had other people comment on it.  In fact in church a couple weeks ago, a girl in our Primary class thought Grant was falling asleep because his breathing was so loud.  The pediatrician referred him to the ENT saying his adenoids were large.  I decided to schedule an appt. with the last ENT we saw with Haden, because of his experience.

The appt. was today, Jeff had to work, my parents took my other kids so I could just take Grant.  We got there and Grant was a bit nervous.  I told him I wasn't sure what they would do, but if I knew something was going to happen I would let him know as soon as I could.  The ENT looked in his nose, but was not able to see his adenoids.  Turns out his has polyps in his sinuses, he told me he'd have to use a scope to look closer.  He sprayed a numbing spray in his nose.  Then the ENT said he's be right back, and a few seconds later the nurse came in with a scope.  She had me sign a consent form.  Once she left I turned to Grant and said 'they are going to put the in your nose.  I am pretty sure it won't hurt, but just so you know that is what they are going to do.'  He looked at me, I told him to take a deep breath and keep calm.  In walked the nurse and Dr. and the put the scope down his nose....Grant did awesome!  He said it hurt a little, but wasn't bad.  He does have enlarged adenoids, he also has an infection in his sinuses.  

So what this means is we are going to take some steps to try and reduce the polyps, to figure out if there is more going on and decide what is next.  Grant is to have a CT scan to see what is going on in his sinuses, an allergy blood panel, start on a nasal spray and an antibiotic.  Then we will see the ENT in 4 weeks to see what steps we take next.  

Oh the joys of the ENT...glad we have a Dr. who is good with the boys, talks to them like they are human and gives me peace that we are on the right track!

 

Cole's Birthday Sleepover!

The kids look forward to their birthday for MANY reasons...one of those reasons is they get to have a sleep over at Papa and Grammy's! It is something that they all look forward to and can't wait to do for their birthday!

On Friday, the kids had field day (more on that later).  After school Cole told his teacher that his fun wasn't going to stop there.  He got to have a sleep over and his Papa and Grammy's.

He was just a little bit excited :)

The following are pictures my parents took and the captions my Dad sent with each picture...

 

Let the choices begin....

He was given the choice of spending money on one toy, or going to the dollar store and getting 5 toys...he picked the dollar store!

Picked 12, need to reduce to 5, clear the isle.

It's a frog, it's a plane, it's a Cole in the toilet.

What a cute swimmer.

Hang loose in the tub.

Papa did my hair, said I look like a missionary.

 

Chocolate "stach" after breakfast...mickey mouse pancakes and bacon.

Thank you Papa and Grammy!  Cole had a BLAST!  I asked him how much fun he had, his response 'well a lot, because I kind of forgot about you guys (meaning his family)'...so glad he had fun :)

 

The end of the season....

Who knew that back in March, when Haden started baseball, that I would fall in love with this sport?!  I wasn't sure how I felt about it when he first started, but it was what he wanted to do, so I was excited for him.  Here we are, the end of May, and I love it, and Haden loves it!

From his first day at tryouts, he has grown a TON!

Scared, nervous but so excited we started this journey....

After his first practice he was sold, and there is no going back!

 

We are in this for the long haul, and we are ready for it!

   

He was blessed with a coach, who may seem rough on the outside, but he really cares and wants what is best for his boys.  He has challenged and pushed Haden because he told me he sees something in him.  I am forever grateful to him and the confidence he has given Haden throughout this season!

 

We learned about batting cages :)

Something Haden can't wait to go do with his Dad!

I learned how to keep the books and the pitch count...I was informed by another Mom that I sold my soul the day I volunteered to learn...Meaning I will never get away from doing the books ;)

We played against friends, but still had fun doing it!

We cheered, yelled and encouraged Haden and his team through many games!

We watched as he hit is first base hit...how sweet that was!!

Tonight we watched his last game of the season...it's bittersweet as it comes to an end!

Although it is not the end for Haden and baseball, it is with his team.  It has been so fun to watch these boys grow, learn and improve throughout the season!

These 4 faces have been a great support to their brother!

Although I think they like the park behind the ball fields a little more ;)

Haden you knew you wanted to play this sport for a little while, you have the desire, the want, the confidence to learn, grow and improve!  I look forward to continuing to watch you play!  It really is a LOT of fun!!  You truly can do anything you set your mind to!