NO SEWING ON SUNDAYS!

A not so funny story: A couple weeks ago my friend Crystal and I were discussing sewing, exciting topic I know. We're both participating in a boutique and have been sewing like crazy. She was telling me how her mother never sewed with the machine on Sundays because something bad always happened. Smile, smile. So Sunday rolls around and I'm working on my towels I'm selling at the boutique thinking to myself I probably should be working on them as I will be making a profit selling them. No sooner had I thought this than the needle breaks into 3 pieces and one of them flies into my eye and I can hardly see for the next 2 hours. Thankfully my eye was okay. So the next Sunday rolls around and once again I'm working on my project. I step away for 2 seconds and Tucker picked up the scissors and cuts on of my needed towels. Hello, we don't play with scissors! Luckily I was able to save it but Tuck had to go straight to the naughty corner.When he was released this is what he did while giving me one of his classic stink looks. What's not to laugh at! So to finish my not so funny story, I told Crystal about my happenings and she cued me into the fact that it was indeed Sunday. NO SEWING ON SUNDAYS, I've learned my lesson... twice!

Usery Pass Picnic

We had a family picnic in the desert at Usery Pass. At first we were a little skeptical but it was SO much fun! There was a playground there, a bathroom (yeah for no squatting), and a grill. It was a perfect day for a picnic with the fam.

Sam had so much fun bouncing everybody on the seesaw so hard the game was to NOT fall off. I tried it and my rear was soar the next day! My kids LOVE to swing but being the horrible mother that I am I avoid any park with swings. The moment they see swings they want me to push them, and not for a few minutes, for HOURS! I feel bad depriving of their love, I really do, but when they know how to pump, seriously. Actually Tucker taught himself to pump on this outing and was SO proud of himself; high five buddy!!

We were patiently waiting for dinner and so that meant, of course, a small photo shoot. Tucker and his shades, he's so funny about them!

We love Sammy and Cooper, our favorite cousins!

Tucker stuffing as usual. The menu: hot dogs or chicken (for the health conscious), potato chips, fruit with rocks (Careful! Loaded with rocks-it was dropped in the sand), and potato salad; perfect picnic food!

It would be wrong to have hot coals and not make smores.

Tuck enjoying his smore, ummmmmmm.

The buddies hanging out and Sam in his favorite bandanna.

Not pictured is our mini softball game which we held in the middle of the street and frequently had to be paused so cars could pass. The goal was to hit the ball the farthest in 3 hits and you'll all be happy to know that I won! I even out hit Christopher which is a major feet! Please, no autographs.

Father and Sons

Tucker got to go on his first ever Father's and Sons outing. Chris and Tuck drove up with their buddies Trent, Tyler, and Luke with their pop-up camper. Of course I sent Chris with the camera and these were the only shots of their enitre campout that were taken.

Smile big! Tucker kept refering to the hot cheetos, which he obviously ate. Chris said he did really good and had a great time.

Summer Buzz

There's not many reasons I look forward to summer but this is one of the few things I love about summer, Tucker's buzzed head. The rule is after Easter the hair is gone. It's funny, Grandpa Sam beggs to buzz his head and last year he did but I couldn't wait, the hair had to go so I could rub his little head. Tucker wanted to do it all himself so he got the clippers first.

For whatever reason Tuck hates haircuts, he screams when the hair falls on his shoulders and we usually end up pinning him down so we can finish what we started.

Here he is! So handsome and ready for the summer. Don't you want to rub his head?

The Pink Eye Present

Poor Tucker has pink eye but that means I can't go to work today. I love when my kids are sick on days that I work. That sounds ugly I know but the whole day is like a present. A whole day I wasn't planning on to get something accomplished. The last time a child was sick I painted a wall in my bedroom, today I think I'll clean the carpet or sew or SIT! I haven't decided what I'll be doing with my present but I will definitely be loving on my sick little dude...and then washing my hands!

Bean Jars and Prizes

These 2 small jars of pinto beans may not mean anything to anybody but to Tatum and Tucker they are a HUGE deal. Every time they are caught doing something nice or when they are cooperative they are rewarded with beans in these little jars. Let me tell you, there's a lot of beans in there, they had to work hard for every one of those. There reward? Dinner at In N Out and any prize at the Disney Store, well, any prize under $10.

Tucker doesn't eat, he shoves. It's hilarious to us and probably gross to others.

Ahh, so cute!

We love In N Out!

Tatum loved on her bag as we drove home.

Here's their prizes, here's what they worked so hard to earn. Tatum immediately fell in love with this Jasmine nightgown, we haven't been able to take it off her. And Tuck got this cool shield to go with his sword. Thank you Chris for modeling, Tucker refused.

To Show or Not to Show

How cute is she! Every summer I'm torchered with the decision of whether or not we show shoulder and stomache. My rule is when she starts kindergarten no more sleevless or tummy showing. I think there's nothing wrong with it as she is only 4 but it's the comments and looks that I get that irritate and make me question myself. Does anybody have any guidance?