Zoo Trip with Grandma Joanne

A fun day at the zoo with Grandma Joanne on Tuesday with awesome 78 degree weather.  Couldn't have been any nicer out.  We went on the train for the first time in years and it was a great way to take a break, checking out the dinosaurs and elephants from behind.

Build-A-Bear

Ben and Gavin received Build-A-Bear gift certificates for their birthday, so we took them to the mall for some bear making fun!

Seeing Double

Our twins club party was at a huge park that included this fun water feature.  Can you spot the twins?

Swim lessons

A yurting we did go

 

Showing me his adult tooth coming in behind his baby tooth.

 

Despite early morning fog horns, late night low airplane buzzing, and paper loving crows, our three night yurting experience at the coast was a blast!  With seven active little boys and six exhausted parents, we all managed to relax a bit and keep the kiddos happy with s'mores, beach visits, rest time movies, and Junior Ranger gatherings.

Pirate Party, Matey! Arrrrrgh.

We had a backyard Pirate Party for Ben and Gavin's 4th birthday.  They went on a treasure hunt with clues, played place the pirate on the treasure map, and broke open a pinata.  I made cupcakes and cakes for the boys this year and they turned out great!  (I thought so, at least.)  Definitely something I'll keep doing. 

The party got really wet with squirt gun presents from Luke & Drew and Grandma & Grandpa J., and a sprinkler from Cousin Zoey.

Thanks everyone for the fun gifts and for joining in on the fun!