rodeo and drive-in

Evie had her first sandwich this weekend. Doesn't she look so happy to be eating it? We finally had a nice warm weekend with no rain. So we decided we needed to do something fun with the girls outside saturday. Ben decided to take us all to the rodeo. It was a first for all of us girls. We had tons of fun, and it was pretty inexpensive for a family of 5.This rodeo is less than 15 minutes from our house, but we've lived here more than 4 years and never gone to it. Ben was surprised I had never been to a rodeo, and I think finding that out made him even more excited to go.

Evie entertained everyone sitting around us between the rodeo events. At one point I stood to stretch my legs, and everyone thought we were leaving. 4 or 5 people started to protest and tell me we had to stay, she was being too adorable.

they got the most excited about the bull riding and the bucking horses.

Kara wasn't too fond of the roping events. She felt bad for the cows getting tied up.

Kiersten had to get this lovely hat. All the girls have been taking turn wearing it ever since we got home.

Later that evening we decided to go to the drive-in in Auburn. We saw Kung Fu Panda 2 and Thor. It's the first time in years that I have stayed awake through both drive-in movies. The girls were so excited. I think it was a pretty fun day for them. They did make a huge candy and popcorn mess in the back of the car, but what else can you expect of a 5 and 3 year old?

Evie only stayed awake halfway through the first movie. She didn't care too much about being there, she just wanted to be held the whole time since she has a few teeth coming in. Look at that sad little pout. It was crazy to think that after we move in July, this drive-in will be just minutes from our house instead of the 40 that it currently takes to get there.

love the weekend!

I was just leaving costco friday afternoon around 1, when Ben called to say he was done with his test early and on his way home. That was exciting, so we hurried home and got there just a few minutes after he did. It was such a great afternoon, and I kept getting confused and thinking it was saturday. We decided to take the girls to the drive-in to see Ice age 3 and Night at the museum 2. It was fun, but I wish we had remembered bug spray! Ben and I both have a few mosquito bites. Luckily, I don't think the girls got any. we took a couple pictures, but they're on Ben's phone, and he's at work, sorry.
Here is a cute picture of Kiersten, showing off her little tuft of hair. I just like this picture, how Kara snuck in the back and looks crazy! We woke up early saturday to go to NW trek with a friend of Ben's and his son. I like this picture of Kara looking up at Ben. This was while we were waiting for the tram.

Kiersten and mommy waiting for the tram. Above Kiersten's hand, is John and Zack.

Kiersten checking out a mountain goat. I guess I was already done looking at him.

They came back to our house for lunch, and the kids played. They were so cute and happy. It was lots of fun. Ben grilled some hotdogs, which I usually don't like, but these ones were good. I actually would have eaten a second one if we'd had any left.

That evening we decided to go to dinner with the girls. We ended up going to outback. I love the Sydney's sinful sundae dessert, but since they ran out of the toasted coconut that goes on it, we got it on the house. Always a good thing. Here they are playing ring around the rosie while we were waiting for daddy to finish his nap, so we could go.

Kiersten is so cute singing the little song. I love when she says, "all fall down!" of course it sounds more jibberish-y, but I couldn't think of how to write it like she says it.

Sunday, Ben finally mowed the back lawn. (he hasn't done it since we came back from idaho!) I dug up some dandelions and broke down cardboard to go in the recycling bin. we planned on going to the nursery to get the trees we still need for the yard, but Ben decided he wants to change plans back there. so now we need to wait for estimates before we decide on anything. Our neighbor was having their carpets cleaned, which we really needed to get done too, so Ben went and asked if they could do ours. He said he would come do ours when he was finished there, so we cleared the furniture out of our bedroom, Karalee's room, the familyroom, the playroom, and the livingroom. I love having nice, clean carpets again. While he was working, we put Kiersten down for a nap, and sent Kara to the guestroom to watch a movie. I headed out back to work on my never-ending project, the fence. I finally finished all but 2 sections. I did the front side and the gate right before Kiersten was born. Then, by the time I felt recovered from having her, and we were done travelling to show her off, it was in the rainy season, so I couldn't get it finished. I started working on it again in may, but I have to do it on the weekends, so the girls can stay inside with Ben, and usually on nice weather weekends we like to take the kids somewhere fun. So I have been out there staining 4 different times, and still not quite done. the part of our fence that the neighbor built really soaks up the stain, and is hard to cover. It's just not very good wood. Hopefully I'll be able to finish up the next time I get a chance to go out. Maybe this week I can get both the girls to nap at the same time, and just take out a baby monitor with me.

Both girls have been coughing yesterday and today. Kara was up all night, coughing and crying. I've had a really sore throat all weekend, so I think we may have a bug. I figure I'd better not take them to the gym this morning. I am going to call the pediatrician today and see if I should bring them in. It doesn't seem like the right time of year for this to be starting!