Oh man...

So when I picked up Ty from the bus yesterday, he sits down and says, "Mom- some girls were trying to kiss me today. But I was TOO FAST!! They didn't get me! But they got Ezekiel!!! Ew!!"

This was another one of those days you know would come someday... just not this soon... I have a feeling this is not going to end any time soon!

The Clark County Fair

Of course, as always, the animals were the highlight of our trip to the fair. The kids loved seeing pig after pig, cow after cow... and whatever makes my kids happy makes me happy! The fair is one of those things that has pretty much the VERY bottom of his list- but he was a great sport. We went first thing on Saturday morning to Logandale (about 30-45 minutes away), and it was insane! Kregg's favorite part of the day was seeing the massive amounts of cars (from Logandale to the freeway, at least 10 miles) waiting to go to the fair. You could tell they were all going to be a while. These small towns really take their fairs seriously! Funny as heck.

Mary and Ty were both a little weary about getting on the cow, although Ty managed to smile...
Karson, although he looks drunk, had a great time with all of these science booths. Other than the animals, the boys coulda stayed there all day.

This picture just cracks me up. Ty informed me after I took this picture that there was a guy in there. I never thought the day would come when he would figure out how these things that are so big get around. My little guy's growing up!! *sniff sniff*

Mesquite Days are coming up in a couple weeks- and that is what I'm really excited for. They have a parade, and fireworks, and a carnival. I love these small town celebrations. It would be a really fun weekend if anyone wants to come out!

AAAAAHHH!!! BIRD!!!!!!!!!!!

So Ty and Mary opened the door to go into the backyard today and...surprise! As soon as they opened the door a pigeon flew in!!! Scared the tar out of Ty! After taking a tour of my living room and kitchen it decided to land in Mary's room... I can't even write this without laughing hysterically, but I did scream as it was flying over me. I was a little freaked out- I had to go get my neighbor Jared to come over and see if he could get it outside. So he comes over- does a little whistle, and it flies right out the door. It took Jared a total of about 4 seconds. Too funny!

Let's go strollin'

Ty decided he wanted to try biking without training wheels. We haven't given him a whole lot of time to go bike riding so I think it might take a few times! But he's not going to waste any time trying!
Karson decided to try some roller skating. He actually picked up on it really well!!

Mary thought she could try the bike, too. It was kinda funny... I just looked over at her and she had the helmet on trying to get on the bike. Hilarious.

Play til you can't play no more...

Gotta love the Keys!!

Singin' Irish tunes on St. Patty's day... it's pretty wild with a bunch of old drunk people. We sang "Danny Boy" and "Irish Eyes are Smiling" so many times that I think I might never be able to sing them ever again. No- maybe I'll be ready again my next St. Patrick's Day. But I'll tell you what- St. Patty's day will never EVER be the same again. That's all I have to say about that.

We got to go golfing at the club... I did awful... but it was great to get out there again!
At the top of this picture is the deadly "man-a-war". They were everywhere- I even kicked one and didn't die. I was very proud of myself. Granted, it was dead...
We went out on the boat to go do some snorkeling. But I don't have a whole lot of pictures, I was too busy puking. There's nothing like puking into the ocean. Anyway- there were fish jumping out of the water everywhere and the pelicans were having a great time. This was the same day in about the same spot where the stingray jumped out of the water into a boat that was going 30mph, hit a lady and the impact killed her. Pretty wild!!
You can always count on your husband to take pictures of you at your best. Like right after you have been puking.
Kregg and Hal did do a little snorkeling, but the waters were too rough and there was no visibility. So when we got back to the canals they decided to take a little bit calmer swim. Anyway- we had a great time in Florida- definitely a trip we won't forget anytime soon!!

Dolphins!

Again... not my proudest moment...


Here and at the aquarium was when we were wishing our kids were with us... they would've loved it. They also had sea otters and a few other animals.

The Key West Aquarium

This was the most exciting thing for us down there in Key West was the aquarium. I don't know if it's because our kids are so into animals and stuff, but we just love it. I'm not real proud to post this picture- but I did just for you Sherry!
Kregg thought he was so cool- lookin' like he was holding this crab... but it came out a little blurry. Sorry guys!

It was pretty wild watching these sharks devour that fish. Blood everywhere and everything. It was cool.

Kregg got "hands-on" with a few of the animals... this horeshoe crab was pretty creepy looking- but pretty harmless. Although he is in the scorpion family (ew).

We got to pet this nurse shark (how bad is that when you can't remember what kind of shark this is- you ask your 6 year old who knows?). Anyway- it was a lot of fun!

Key West

It was a crazy windy day (in fact- it was pretty much every day we were out there)...

We are pretty big Jimmy Buffet fans...
I just liked this because my maiden name is Goddard, and this quote was one of many that people would say to me when I was a teenager...

FLORIDA!!

How pretty is this??

Am I not married to the hottest guy EVER????
This is the 7-mile bridge...
What a spaz... it was great that we could act like kids again, though!
This was our backyard- no luck with any bites, though! There were a few needlefish that kept teasing him.