Jarod has finally received his Christmas present

For Christmas I got Jarod a day at racing school at a track in Post Falls.  It was a great package deal with tickets to a race and Jarod getting to drive one of the stockcar racecars.  It has 435 horsepower and is not limited in anyway (Jarod wanted me to include those features in this description). Here he is out on the track.  I think he did pretty good for a first-timer.  He had to put on the full suit and helmet and everything.

Surprise!

Memorial Day Weekend

We were invited by Jarod's parents to a condo in Leavenworth for the Memorial Day weekend.  It was so much fun.  We went up Saturday evening and came home Monday night.  It was beautiful.  We were down in a meadow area that had a beautiful pond with a fountain.  There was a pool just a few steps away-that Belle asked constantly to go in- and it had a 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a full living room and kitchen.  We spent time downtown walking through all the cute shops, we ate yummy crepes at one restaurant, and loved the gorgeous mountain views and trees.  It was a fun, relaxing weekend.  Belle was just getting over a cold, and I was still in the middle of a cold, but it was still a lot of fun. Thanks Mom & Dad!

Here is what the condos and the pond looked like (the landscaping was so nice).

Hot Weather & Our Deck

We had a couple of days of recording breaking heat this month (90 & 93) so of course Belle was thrilled when I told her I would get her pool out.  She lived in her swimsuit for 2 days.  

She didn't like how cold it was at first.

We are loving our deck.  We used a little bit last year since it was done about halfway through the summer but we are really been enjoying having it during this spring.  Belle wants to play outside all the time and its so nice to have a place for her to play since we still don't have grass. She has a slide, picnic table, and sometimes a pool all on the deck for her.

Belle has started to want to dress-up.  She opens her closet and pulls dresses down and wants me to put them on her.  Here is one of her favorite things-a tutu and mom's shoes (she loves to put on other peoples shoes-its so funny).

Apple Blossom Parade

We went to the Appleblossom parade in Wenatchee 2 weeks ago.  I have been going to the parade for almost my entire life, its a fun family tradition.  We always go to the parade and than have a picnic. Here are Jarod and Belle hanging out watching the parade.

Belle loved playing at the park we had out picnic at.  She would hardly eat anything cause she just wanted to go and play.

Circus

We went to the Shriner's Circus that was traveling through Moses Lake a couple weeks ago.  It was such a great circus (it was fairly small in size but it definitely was worth the money).

Waiting for the circus to begin.  Belle threw up in the car about 30 minutes before going into the circus and we had to wipe her and her seat all down and run into Walmart to get her some extra clothes. She was fine the rest of the night-don't know if she was carsick or what?

The hula hoop lady-she was very entertaining.

These were sisters I think (maybe even twins). They did several different stunts and the last one was the lowest girl was holding on with her teeth.

This little boy was so cute and amazing.  He was balancing on all of these rolls and skateboards with no one hanging onto him.

The elephants were the finale. They did a lot of tricks.   

It was so fun and Belle really liked it.  There were motorcycle tricks, horses, dogs, acrobats, elephants, and clowns. Such a fun night as a family.

Coupons and Smiles

I love couponing.  I go about once a week sometimes less.  I feel that I get so much for my time and money.  I spend about 3-4 hours a week is all and I get so much for that.  Rite Aid is one of my favorite stores. I get so much there and they are always so helpful and friendly.  Below was one of my better shopping trips.  I spent less than $3.50 for all of this stuff.  4 bottles of Old Spice body wash with a free deodorant and 15 bottles of dish soap. (please ignore the eating baby in the background!)

Belle loves all the Primary songs that we sing in Nursery or for family night.  Since learning the Smile song (if you chance to meet a frown...) she now smiles with her fingers on her face when asked to smile for a picture.  She does love to have her picture taken and always wants to see the picture after you take it.  (still in jammies with hair not done)