Camping

We took the boys camping this last weekend. We (Jer and I) don't really like camping, but think it's a good experience for the kids. This trip was a lot of fun; thanks to the Elzinga's for inviting us. There were a couple great thunder/lightening storms, we slept in a cabin on an air mattress and there were toilets and running water. We had a tasty dutch oven dinner, smores around the campfire, walks in the woods, games and crafts. But my favorite part was still coming home to take a shower.
It was Sam's first time and I don't think he's a fan. He's going through a weird clingy, fit-throwing stage that I hope passes quickly. So maybe we'll have better luck next year. He got really cold in the night (even though I had him wear two pairs of winter pjs) and ended up sleeping on top of me most of the night. Then he was awakened from his nap by his brother.
Paul had a blast playing baseball with Spencer and being outside. He really liked sleeping in the cabin and even asked to go to bed. He wanted to stay camping forever, of course.

Simple Summer Sizzle

I created some different recipes this week and was surprised they all turned out so great. Sometimes I really don't like cooking in the summer, so these are all simple (30 minutes or less), great for summer (no baking), and healthy (one is Jeremy's request for a preventing macular degeneration). I hope you try them and enjoy!

Paul's Tag

Favorite Activities:
ride around my scooter
Favorite Movie/TV Show:
my favorite TV show is Word World
Favorite Places to Go:
my favorite place is to go is to go to the store
Favorite Vacations:
washington--that's so far away
Favorite Things to Eat:
bread
What he Wants to be When he Grows Up:
a superhero
Favorite Preschool Activities:
my favorite thing is to do is to come up and sing a song with my friends. that's my favorite thing in my class.
Paul Tags: Mackensie, Dallin, Bryant and Jonas, Daddy

Paulisms

I love reading everyone's posts about the funny things their kids say. Paul is so fun to talk to lately and his conversations sometimes crack us up. He often says, "This is taking forever" or other variations, and he says, "Isn't that interesting?" I finally got smart and wrote down the things he said the last few days so I would remember them to post. Here goes:

In the middle of family night: "Just let me speak."

"But how can I get in those branches if I'm not a monkey?"

Me: "Paul, it looks like the mountain is on fire over there."
Paul: "Oh! Let's call a superhero to save the day!"

"Girls don't have sticks. They have necklaces and dresses."

Paul: "Guess what I saw at the zoo?"
Me: "What?"
Paul: "An elephant. And I saw an elephant on my mission."
Me: "Oh, when did you go on a mission?"
Paul: "On Thursday. Wasn't that such a long time ago?"

"Mom, do superheroes wear their underwear inside their pants?"