Open for Business

One day back in March we decided to "Open Shops".  Every person decided what they were going to specialize in.  They worked on products or services and everyone was given $100 in play money.  You could make money and spend money.

Caleb opened a hair salon.  He put up ideas of how you could get your hair done and he would do it...for a price.

Ashton owned a sports arena outside and organized a football game in which you had to pay to get into.

Devin owned a concession stand and sold snacks at the football game.

We didn't get pictures of everyone's different trades, but here they are...

   Carson was a DJ.  He played music the entire time and you could pay him to run ads for your business.  

Calvin ran a Pet Shop and you could buy stuffed animals and food and cages for them.  He had them all set up in cages.

Lacey and I sewed little satchels for putting all their money into.  It was really fun and such a good learning experience for them.  I was surprised at the creativity of everyone and the different ideas that they had.  They realized that  you had to work hard to make money and help others as well.

It was fun watching the football game as well...

A Day at the Park

Right now I am playing catch up. So this is a post about a day that we spent in the park back in February.  We walked to the park near our house and had a picnic and played.

Daisy enjoying the ride, while Lacey sleeps

Calvin and Ashton

Caleb

Carson

Daisy

Caleb and Lacey

Carson

Caleb

Carson

Devin and Lacey

Happy Halloween

We had a great Halloween!  We went to our Ward's Trunk or Treat party one night and then we went over to Uncle Wade and Aunt Shelly's house for Trick or Treating.  All the kids took home loads of candy and had a fantastic time!

Lacey was a Princess.  She loves to twirl!  I had to take lots of pictures because I made her dress without using a pattern.

Ashton was Spiderman!  He is super strong by the way...

I don't know what Caleb is...they kept changing costumes.

I think Calvin is Napolean Dynamite and Devin is Mr. Incredible.

As you can see, Devin has been working out as well.

I think Carson just got out of the shower and decided not to dress up for Halloween!

Isn't this just the cutest picture? Daisy was a bumblebee.  My friend let me borrow this cute little costume!

Easter Egg Hunt

The Town of Queen Creek has a giant Easter Egg Hunt every year.  So we decided to attend!  Everyone had so much fun and gathered a TON of eggs!

Everyone waiting for the festivities to begin.  The baseball field was full of eggs!

Lacey munching on candy before the hunt begins.

To this day, Lacey is still scared of the Easter Bunny because he made an appearance here.

Daisy was a trooper, but by this time, she had enough!

Lacey wanted to open every egg before putting it in the basket.

She was finally getting the hang of it.

On your mark, get set, GOOO!

I guess it isn't much of a hunt when there are this many eggs!

Devin loved it!

Is Calvin to cool to pick up the eggs?

Almost, but not quite.  :)

Ashton collected a lot of eggs too!

Caleb and Carson were too old to participate in the egg hunt.  But they enjoyed all the other activities and the other boys shared their eggs with them.  We have loved going the the QC Egg Hunt every year and had to do it one last time before the big move to Texas!