Mt Rainier

 Caleb and a friend went for a hike the day after 4th of July they couldn't get all the way to the top because their trail disappeared into snow. They did find a nice waterfall and I trusted Caleb with my nice camera so he was able to take some nice pictures.

 Caleb went into the waterfall and got the bottom of his feet cut up.

4th of July

 On the fourth of July Julie and Anna came up for the day and we went to the beach here on post. The weather wasn't too hot yet which was nice for sitting on the beach but not nice for being in the water, it was COLD. We still had a good time visiting and playing with the girls.

 This is Megan's favorite picture pose for the moment, she always says 'cheese' when she strikes the pose.

 Caleb and Anna went out to the dock to go down the slide and dive off. They got in trouble for doing flips, there are a lot of rules here on post.

After the beach we went to the fair on post which was nice, wandering around looking at all the booths, playing a few games and eating an elephant ear and a fried Twinkies (which was sadly not very good). Then we went home for a barbecue and then went to see the fireworks, it was a very busy and fun day!!

Alyssa Kindergarten graduation

 At the graduation they sang a few songs and you could hear Alyssa over everyone during some parts, she also danced during the non singing parts, she defiantly doesn't have my personality!

 Dumb guy moved right in front of me as Alyssa was coming down to get her diploma, seriously if it isn't your kid then move out of the way.

 She started the year at a different school but ended up with Ms Eagon, she was such a great teacher and I'm so happy that we ended the year on a happy note.

Megan turns 4

 We invited a lot of people, but only a few showed up for the party. It was better for the adults because it wasn't as crazy but Megan was a little disappointed, but after I explained that she could get more candy from the pinata if there weren't as many kids, she got over it quick.

I'm not an expert party planner yet so it was pretty much the same as Alyssa's party. There was a few rounds of musical chairs.

 It was a Strawberry shortcake party so we played pin the strawberry on the vine.

 Of course there was cake. Pink cupcakes with pink frosting on  a pink tray, what more could a girl want!

 We tried to make our own pinata to look like a strawberry but after waiting three days to let it dry and it was still wet, we ran to the store to buy one instead. (I think it didn't dry because it rained for those three days off and on and there was just to much moisture in the air)

Later that night grandma and grandpa bell came for a visit and the girls had fun playing getting lots of attention from them. Can't believe my baby is four, she starts preschool next year and can not wait.

Happy Mother's Day!

Sunny Days

Last weekend we had beautiful weather, it was finally not raining for two whole days! We spend most of it outside, Megan loves to sing nonsense and here she is doing her 'tricks'

 Of course we had to have a picnic with popsicles! Alyssa has on her new glasses, I will try to get a better picture with the glasses later. 

 Alyssa doing her tricks, she also can ride for a few seconds with only one hand.

 The three musketeers! This is their friend Kandice in the front, they play together almost everyday.

 I like this picture of Megan because you can see Kandi reflection in her glasses

Easter

Easter started Saturday night for us, we made Rice Krispie treat nests and then the girls left them by their beds and the Easter Bunny filled them with candy during the night. The girls were a little too young to make the nests but they had fun playing with the treats. Then I forgot to take pictures of the final products and we ate the evidence.
Licking the spoon was much better than making the nests
The Boys and Girls Club by Alyssa's school had an Easter party that we went to Sunday morning. They separated the kids into age groups which took a little longer but made the hunts much nicer. They also had a free breakfast and then they invited us to their Easter service, but we went to our ward instead.



Here is Alyssa sitting very lady like.

Candy please?
Bouncy houses are always fun.
After church we hid eggs in our backyard, they were empty eggs but the girls didn't care, we took turns being the Easter Bunny then their friends came over and they played outside the rest of the day. It was beautiful weather, finally, so we had a great time outside and Caleb even barbecued.
Taking pictures of easter egg hunts is difficult because they always turn their backs to me when they pick up the eggs

After dinner we dyed some eggs, I tried a few different techniques I read about online but they were more difficult and messy than I thought and not worth the effort.