1.2.3. strikes your out!

Even though we were in a heat advisory Tuesday we went to the Riverhawks game. It was faith night and we had free tickets I had gotten several months ago so I wasn't about to skip it, plus I really was looking forward to it - I've never been to a baseball game before.

We all had a great time and it cooled off quite a bit. Landen and Amelia both got a ball, one from a little kid that obviously got it during batting practice and when we were leaving an older boy gave us another. We got hot dogs and ice cream and the place was so clean and safe the kids were able to go up and down the stairs and I wasn't freaking out the whole time. We had great seats too - just a few rows up from the wall and next to third base.

Ready to catch the ball!

Someone was safe!
I don't remember why he go so excited, but it was hilarious!Look at that sneaky grin, she finally got to go to the wall with brother!

Last week I took the kids to Fun Zone with Teri and her kids. It was hot but the kids enjoyed the petting zoo, painting a pot and getting their face painted. We then headed to the park, where the all wore themselves out. Just what a mother loves!Landen wasn't mad, he was just being a stinker, making his usual weird faces.

A Zoo-berrry Good Time!

Kurt and I took the kids to Brookfield Zoo yesterday, it was a lot of fun and one of the things we had planned to do this summer before the next little love comes along. Amelia is still talking about the crocodile and monkeys, Landen mostly the dolphins and the motor tram. I'm so glad they had a good time.

Last weekend we went to Sara and Jakes and visited the little festival that was going on. We decided to let the kids ride on a few rides - something we haven't done in the past. They both loved it and I'm sure will always be asking now in the future. We also watched the parade and got tons of candy - the beginning of parade and festival season. I love summer and all there is to do!

Enjoy the video show of our fun!

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Good Ol' Messy Fun

Landen seemed to be doing so much better this morning that we went for a long walk and then decided to do some outdoor finger painting. I found the recipe on some blog; I can't remember where or when, but managed to remember how to make it. We had lots of fun making crazy pictures and running in it and making our feet prints and hand prints. Amelia enjoyed eating it - or attempting to eat it. The fun ran sour though when Landen started feeling sick again. We're back inside taking rests! If you want something fun to do with your kids though - here's how to make it... 3 cups hot water, 1 cup cornstarch (add more if you want it thicker) and food coloring. We put it in plastic cups and used our fingers because we had no brushes. It was messy but lots of fun! We have some beautiful art work on our driveway now.. along with the chalk displays that's always there. =)
Now I just have to break out that book I just got on cool crafts for kids. Landen's getting to that age that he can really get into that sort of stuff.