The Big Black Bag!!

So, I was told that I expect to much of my kids and that they have to many chores. Needless to say, I let Mike take over as the "chore master". The kids don't take him very seriously, and today they had all gone to play with friends....That was after they had done their chores. One was supposed to clean the bathroom, one to clean out the Fridge (better known as the Science Project), one fold clothes, and one vacuum the living room and family room. I opened the fridge to get a drink and there were still projects growing that would have for sure earned a "A". None of the other chores were done either. I of course blew a gasket and didn't hold my temper very well, or should I say at all. I started cleaning like a mad woman and before I was finished, everyone was pouting and bawling their cute little heads off. The best part of it was when the "BIG BLACK GARBAGE" appeared and everything that was not put away ended up in the bag. it only took 4 super big contractor bags, one which was so full it ripped. Let me remind you of how strong these bags are. They are something like 6 mil or something. You can throw everything from a construction site in them, but don't under estimate the power of a mad woman. I really did rip a couple of them. Everything in them is now mine and if they don't tick me off anymore, maybe they can earn some things back. Mike did remind them that they were lucky that I had done it this way, he threw everything on the front lawn last time he cleaned their rooms. If any of you need me to come and bring the big black bags over and show you how fun it is, let me know. I am a pro!!! By the way, I may have some super deals for a yard sell. Maybe I could buy some more bags with the profits!!!

Kite Fest

So Oaklee had colored a picture for the Spanish Fork Kite Fest at school and had been telling me that she was going to win the contest> I didn't want to get her hopes up to high, so I kind of blew it off!!(No punt intended). I was at the orthodontist with Mont and she called to tell me that she had won and we needed to go up to the Fest to get her prize. I had Portia's kids and thought that we would just run up, get the prize, and come home. When we got there, it was wonderful.
She had won a kite, along with other kids from different schools and grades. I decided to browse the fest and see what other things they had. I didn't have a stroller for Sunny so was a bit hesitant, but we rode the golf cart to the top of the hill and walked down.
The kids played on the playground, had slushes, made kites, and we watched the kites. We spent 3 hours there and had a very relaxing. Congratulations to Oaklee. My kids are so lucky that they got their artistic talent from their dad. Everyone knows that their mother has none!!! Anyway, we had a great time and suggest that if they do it next year, everyone goes to see it.

Living Planet

We decided to do something fun for Labor Day. Since it was raining, we took them to the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy. It was alot of fun and priced very reasonable. They have lots of different fish to see, touch and feel, a movie and even a restaurant. I think the kids had a great time. Here are a few pictures.

I almost forgot School!!

I almost forgot to take pictures of my kids on the first day of school. Truth is, I did until last minute when I ended up taking 3 of the 5 pictures. It is to bad because it is Garretts first year at High School, and Chloe and Morgans first year in Junior High. Here are the three pictures I did get!!

Garrett has joined the swim team (Thank you Michael Phelps) and taking classes that are over my head. No way can I help him. He also is taking a Social Dance Class. He is actually enjoying despite the wishes of his dad. I think it's the cute girls. Mont is also taking very hard classes for the 8th grade. Good thing they got Mikes brain. Morgan is taking orchestra and learning to play the cello and Chloe is also but learning to play the violin. (Thanks to the Warnicks for loaning us a violin) Oaklee is busy chasing boys and giggling. I have to fight with her to do her homework and read. It is frustrating to me because my other kids have great study habits. Guess that is part of being the youngest. I am to old and tired to care. Lucky her.

Let's Start in Park City

So I haven't updated for a while. I will start with our week vacation with Granny and the cousins in Park CityIt was such the blast. It was the first time that I actually got to take the whole week and be with all of them. We went swimming shopping, play guitar hero championships
karaoke rock band, b-b-ques, and of course our favorite... The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Then we went to Snowbird where Phene entertained us with the Zip Line
, Rock Climbling, Bungee Jumping, The Alpine Slide, Mechanical Bull, and ATV and Ranger Tours. It is so beautiful up there in the back country of Snowbird. All of you should take a tour with her to see the beauty. It's amazing. The week was so much fun and I thank my mom for taking all of us up there every year without fail. It is certainlya traditin worth keeping.