More fun Day's with the Tolman Kids

Early in July I took the kids on a short bike ride to see the "Gucks" (I love toddler talk). I think Alyssa was at Grandma's which is why she wasn't with me.

Then Mike dropped the kids and I at the zoo while he went to the Chiropractor. We had lots of fun riding the Carousel and seeing animals. I was smart this time and sent Delayna on the Carousel with Abby so I didn't have to go and get sick. I get smarter all the time. :O)

4th Of July

For the 4th this year we went over to the neighbors for a barbecue and the best at home fireworks show ever. The neighbors had their own little fireworks stand at their house and let the kids like sparklers and some of the fireworks. Everyone had a great time and there was quite the show.

We learned a new fun way to do fireworks. They are great on the top of a ladder, you get the extra fall time and they are in the air more.

It's even more fun with the smoke bombs. They cover a lot more ground.

Alyssa's B-Day/Girls Camp

We had a small little celebration for Alyssa for her b-day last night. We went out to dinner...Chinese, her favorite. Had some ice cream and watched a movie. Alyssa just headed out the door for girls camp for the week. She had a friend, Sara who stayed the night because her dad had to leave early this morning for work. They had a great time. Luckily I won't miss her too much while she's gone cause I'll be spending three of the four days at work.....today I am grateful for work. :O)

Here's a shot of my cutie just before she left...all showered and ready for 4 days without a shower. :O) The girls were informed that they couldn't take a shower while they were there. They don't know this but when the bishop heard there weren't showers he decided to secretly make them one. They are going to LOVE him....and I'm sure so are the leaders that are sharing tents with them. :O)

They were ready early so they did a little teter tautering (I have no idea how to spell that) before they left.

Fathers Day Campout

Finally blogging Father's Day weekend. Just a little late.

This past weekend we went to Red Bridge near Layman Hot Springs and camped out. Mom, Dad, & Ryan met us there. It was a lot of fun. I had to work Friday so Al and Mike took the kids down earlier and set up camp with mom, dad, & Ryan. I timed it perfectly...by the time I got there dinner was ready and the camp was all set up.

And away they go.
Yes...this is along side the road and yes...they couldn't wait any longer. :O) It happens.

Friday night Mike was in charge of dinner and we had yummy pulled pork, pork and beans, and corn on the cob. He topped it off with a birthday dutch oven peach cobbler...really really yummy. We had a little birthday party for Alyssa while mom and dad were there. She got the perfect gift for the weekend from mom and dad....a sleeping bag....and a very very cool one at that.

She got a camera from me so she can capture all off her fun memories. I am going to help her start up her own blog today. That should be fun so you can be entertained with the going on's from her perspective. I'm thinking it's a good way to get her to keep a journal since I haven't had much luck any other way yet. :O)

Saturday we had learning time. Al is in charge of this since she is the teacher. I believe their assignment was to write or draw about something in nature....look at the contemplative minds working. :O)

And Ryan trying to sneak a shot of learning time. :O)

Here's a little shot of man learning time....need I say more. :O)

Favorite pass time for the kids...baseball. We've got quite the little hitters with us.

Of course we had some fun horseshoe golf going on. A tie game between mom and Ryan was very exciting.


Abby was talking about how the smoke was in her face and it hurt her eyes...ok she was kind of complaining but that is annoying. I looked at her and said there is only one way to fix that. Of course everyone was expecting me to say move. However everyone knows the best way to fix that is the smoke dance...here's a little sample by Braydon.

For some reason this struck Alyson as quite funny...this is only a little clip of her laugh/snorting that followed.

Everyone enjoys a little Delayna video. I think it took a few days for her to come down off her sugar high.

If it doesn't get all over your face it just isn't a smore. I found my new favorite altered smore this weekend. Roast your marshmellow to brown perfection. Pull off roasted layer. Stick chocolate inside this layer...and eat your yummy melted chocolate and marshmellow perfection...just by pass the crackers...too messy. :O)

The many faces of Ryan.

Discovery Center

Last Monday we went to the Discovery Center. We've been there lots times and the pictures are usually the same. I tried to get a few different ones this time.

Radio station in my head.

The Mensa station

Black Lights

Where did those heads come from?
We had lots of fun at the news station. Green screens are way fun.

The air blower....ok so I don't know what they called it but you'll get the idea with the video. Could be one of the favorites.