The kids wanted to do bike races around the circle driveway "track" that we have. So, I set up a makeshift finish line and the races began!
On your mark, get set....GO!!!
And Memphis quickly gains the lead with his super speedy bike. Elijah is close on his heels with one tire that is flat on one side to slow him down.
Memphis approaches the finish line and.....
We have a winner!!!!
On your marks, get set....GO!!!
It is a close race with Memphis in the lead. Bria and Elijah are close contenders just seconds behind.
Elijah pulls ahead, with Memphis and Bria close behind. This is anyone's game.
Oh it is a close one!!!
The boys both happily called it a tie- I think they both hit the black line at the same time, then Memphis pulled away faster. In any case, I NEVER argue with ties...ties make everyone happy.
The kids had a lot of fun racing. I look forward to more sunshine weather and more outdoor adventures to come! Let Spring begin!
Today we set up an obstacle course. It was the first sunny day in a loooong stretch of rainy days. I wanted to get my kids ACTIVE and MOVING as much as possible. Races seemed like a good start, and obstacle course races are the most fun! Not actually owning any obstacle course equipment, we had to get creative! (but it is more fun that way!) So let me walk you through our obstacles. :)
First, there was the step stool jump- don't touch the ground!
I love how high he jumped here.
Then, make your way to the "tire jump". Jump in the holes all the way to the end.
I love seeing them being so active. :) Burn all that energy OUT! This was made using our small play cube slide set- we just took it apart and used the parts with holes.
Then, be careful as you cross the tree-branch balance beam!
Then, into the cardboard tunnel. :)
Through the tunnel.
and jump over the hurdles.
Over the BIG hurdle.
And finally, balance on the small balance beam.
After a few times through the course, we decided to change things up a little bit.....
So we made the hurdles into obstacle "cones" that they had to zigzag around.
It was a lot of fun. The kids loved racing through the obstacles and I was happy to see them running and jumping in the fresh air.
I was so excited after contacting the Ilwaco Fire Department that they were obliged to host an event for our Beach Buddy group. They rose to the task magnificently and created a wonderful time of fun for all the kids.
We were greeted by Murf, the firetruck. Very nice little guy. ;) The kids were thrilled.
Also there to greet the kids was Sparky! Sparky was a big hit with the kids.
Hyrum was not sure what to think of Sparky. He kept a safe distance. :)
This is an antique fire "truck" from 1846. I love old stuff. :)
Our whole group together minus one weary baby who did not like Sparky. Luckily, Hyrum didn't mind when I plopped him on Sparky's lap.
And of course, can't do pictures without a silly face one!!! :P
They had fun climbing in the firetruck.
Bria driving the fire truck.
Memphis driving the fire truck.
Elijah driving the fire truck.
Hyrum was interested in the fire house dog and got brave enough to approach it.
And he finally got brave enough to poke Murf. LOL.
The kids LOVED Murf. I can't blame them. Murf danced, talked, played hide and go seek, and even played a little tag. Coolest robot fire truck EVER.
Sparky has a little admirer.
Playing tag with Murf.
Memphis trying on a fireman jacket.
And here is a little video collage all about Murf.
It was a great day and I am grateful to the Volunteer firefighters and their willingness to host this event for us! What a caring group of people.
Grandma O made a puppet theater and puppets for the kids! I was able to find the perfect place for the theater to hang in our play room.
The kids were so excited they were doing puppet shows all day! The cutest thing was when they came up to me and handed me a paper. They told me that the paper was an invitation to the theater to watch a show. I obliged and brought my camera with me. I hope you enjoy their shows...
My friend Casandra was visiting teaching me when we decided to kidnap our friend Shelley who is 39 weeks pregnant and ready to be done. Our plot: make her jog on the beach to induce labor. We had a lot of fun. :)
The "Yay! It is girl night" picture.
Surfing on a log. LOL- We were trying to decide if the red light above me was alien or just meant I was some kind of mystical faerie.
Me with my friend Shelley. She is awesome!
We found a nice lady to take a picture of all of us. So we posed for the camera. LOL, yup, I'm wearing my pajamas (spontaneity is fun!) I feel so blessed to have fun friends who are willing to run to the beach and be crazy for a night. ;) It is nice that even with motherhood, we haven't lost that. I hope for many more kidnapping adventures with my friends. Oh, Shelley did get a few nice contractions from our walk, but unfortunately, little baby girl is still not ready to come out!
I am a stay at home mommy and love every minute of it! I love to stop and enjoy each moment with my kids; because we all know, they grow up too fast!!!
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