3, 2, 1...

Sam loves to take things out of the recycle bin and create projects. The other day, the boys made a space ship with astronaut helmets to go with their rocket. The funny part was, that our big green recycle bin was outside and it was raining. So the boys were getting pretty wet. So, they would come in, take their wet shirts off, put on a jacket, change their shoes (because telling them to stay out of the rain wasn't an option.) So they come in and I go tell them that they had enough stuff and to come out of the rain...well, all Jack had on was his boxers and his yellow rain boots.

"Jack, are you going outside in that?"
"Yea, it is ok mom. Nothing is getting wet."
That is because you have nothing on.
"Boys, it is time to come in."
Sam: "I think that is a good call, mom."

Sam is showing off his astronaut helmet and his map of space...I didn't even notice it was upside down! He is sitting in the rocketship. Thank goodness they have recycled water bottles and some tape (in the lower right hand corner.)

Jack didn't make a helmet. Instead he taped three boxes together to "rest" his arms in...I didn't get it either. Here he is looking through his "arm rester."

Asleep on Vacaton...

Vacation wore us all out and sometimes you had to catch some zzzzzzzz's when you could...

Like when you are at the water park in the lounge chair. (Actually, Jack fell asleep on the lazy river in Jason's lap.)

The boys would come back from the water park and hang out in their bedroom relaxing...

After the first night, Jack fell asleep on my lap while eating...he looked at me (with a fry in his mouth) and said, "I am tired," and then was asleep in about 5 seconds...

In the car, we would often look back and jack would be slumped over in his car seat...

Oops...

In Madison, the 4 of us stopped into 5 Guys (excellent burgers!!) for lunch. Jason ordered 2 large fries...so we could split them between the 4 of us. Sam is showing what 2 large fries looks like at 5 guys...just a brown paper bag FULL of FRIES!!!

Halloween Mini Book...

I have been working on samples and projects for Memory Bound. Here is a Halloween mini-book I made using the new my Mind's Eye line. I made the book out or two long paper bags folded in half. The bags are the size of the ones you get when you buy wine...hmmm, I could just buy wine and get a free bag, instead of buying the bags...The pictures are blurry, but you get the idea.

Monster Mix...

Made this "Monster Mix" container with the left over supplies I had from the My Mind's Eye collection. This was easy and fun to do...especially buying the Halloween candy. Well, not so easy when buying the candy, the boys wanted to do self check-out and scan the items on their own, which really doesn't work well, and I had to go to the bathroom...

I strategically placed the chocolate eyeballs..aren't they great. Glad I have enough candy left over to snack on when needed!!

It's Not Easy...

All I wanted was a picture of the boys...I just love the blue water background...Jack sure does not make it easy sometimes.

For this picture, I had just counted to three and Jack flopped his head into the water...

"That funny, Sam?" said Jack. Jack continued to flop into the water for two more tries...

Finally got a pretty good picture, but Jack is checking out the fine looking lady walking by Sam on the right...

This is a good one too. jack is looking, Jason is looking and Sam...well, Sam has lost his eyeballs. Guess the picture just wasn't meant to be.

Moose Jaw...

On vacation we ate at a restaurant called "Moose Jaw." We had seen their delivery cars (which I laughed at each time and pointed it out to the boys. Sam finally said, "Mom, we know they are out there.") and Jason wanted to see if he could have a ride in one of the cars...JK. The restaurant is three stories, so we had to check it out....it was fine...

After dinner, the boys got moose ears and so had to take one more photo..not sure who has a bigger grin.

"Mom, I think my moose ears are on a bit tight..."

Jack...

We went walking on some docks on vacation...it was so humid that you could stand still and still sweat. By the end of the walking, Jack only had on his shorts...I love this pictures that I got of him!

My Boys...

I am so excited...Jack is starting to look at the camera when we take his picture! Here are a few of the boys from vacation...

We rode the "Ducks" while in the Dells. The boys were both a bit nervous, but insisted that they sit together. At one point I looked over at them and saw them holding hands!! Isn't that the sweetest thing...(Jack did have a good time on the ride, even though in the picture he looks bored stiff.)

Go Karts...

There were Go-Karts at our hotel, so of course we had to head over to check them out. Sam was so excited, because he could drive one all by himself!!

I drove with Jack, who was not to happy about the Go-Karts, because he couldn't drive by himself. He wouldn't smile for a picture...big pouter!! They were fun, but I wasn't to hip on going in so many circles and some punk kid kept hitting my car which was clearly against the rules we were told at the beginning.

Sam loved it so much, that he wanted to go one more time before we left. So, on our last night, Sam primped up ("Mom, it is our last night here and I would like to look nice"..ok Rico Swavay!) and we headed to the track. Sam got right in his go-kart and took off. Unfortunately, after the first lap, there was a cloud burst and it started to POUR!! I thought for sure that they would have to take the cars off the track...water and oily streets do not mix and are very slick...and i really didn't know how much traction was left on thyose wheels!! But, they did not pull off the cars. Sam was way in the back and I really thought he was having car problems...but then he got off...

Poor Sam was SO mud splattered. His car wasn't having problems, he was trying to hang back so he wouldn't get more mud on himself!! When I saw him, I started to laugh...thank goodness he is so laid back!! So much for primping, Rico!!