Wow!!
I can't believe it has been so long since I've posted. A few computer and camera snafu's and a 3 year olds birthday party, mix in some 4th of July and summer doldrums and it has been two weeks.
Nathan had such a good time turning 3. He really understood the whole birthday concept and kept telling everyone he met exactly what he was after for his birthday. Thankfully, family and friends listened, he has a ton of new construction toys and trains. Here is my brother trying like hell to get the big toy out of the box. Nathan had no patience what so ever. Hilarious. Yes, Mike was able to accomplish the task and all was well in the world.
On the 4th we went to a friend's house to swim and hang out before they are permanently California residents. We left their house at 5:30 and by the time we had gotten home, Nathan was out cold. I got him into the house, changed into pj's and under the covers without even a flinch. Jared followed right behind him. Poor boys didn't get to see one firework. Nick and I recorded the Tempe fireworks on channel 5 so they watched it the next day. maybe next year they will be able to stay up.
I got this picture of the "wall of dust" coming up behind our house. I can't remember what day it was, but it is definitely monsoon season now. Jared told me we had to watch the Little Einsteins episode that had a storm in it. He was totally right, they were talking about the Arabian sea and then I explained that Arizona and the Arabian Sea area were the only two areas in the world that get these type of storms. He loves science.
The boys helped me make these Strawberry Muffins. The idea came from Amanda and her blog, the recipe came from Martha's Baking Handbook. It was the blueberry muffin recipe with strawberries instead. Damn, were they good. They were gone the same day.
Jared took advantage of the boxes that Nathan's new toys came in and created a garage out of one of them. So creative.
Last picture (I promise), the boys did their good deed for the day. Staples had amazing deals on pencils, sharpeners and pencil cases (all only $.01 a piece). We are donating these items plus some binders, paper and glue that I bought to kids who don't have school supplies. I know there is a program for donating items at Arizona Mills, does anyone know of any others??
Nathan had such a good time turning 3. He really understood the whole birthday concept and kept telling everyone he met exactly what he was after for his birthday. Thankfully, family and friends listened, he has a ton of new construction toys and trains. Here is my brother trying like hell to get the big toy out of the box. Nathan had no patience what so ever. Hilarious. Yes, Mike was able to accomplish the task and all was well in the world.
On the 4th we went to a friend's house to swim and hang out before they are permanently California residents. We left their house at 5:30 and by the time we had gotten home, Nathan was out cold. I got him into the house, changed into pj's and under the covers without even a flinch. Jared followed right behind him. Poor boys didn't get to see one firework. Nick and I recorded the Tempe fireworks on channel 5 so they watched it the next day. maybe next year they will be able to stay up.
I got this picture of the "wall of dust" coming up behind our house. I can't remember what day it was, but it is definitely monsoon season now. Jared told me we had to watch the Little Einsteins episode that had a storm in it. He was totally right, they were talking about the Arabian sea and then I explained that Arizona and the Arabian Sea area were the only two areas in the world that get these type of storms. He loves science.
The boys helped me make these Strawberry Muffins. The idea came from Amanda and her blog, the recipe came from Martha's Baking Handbook. It was the blueberry muffin recipe with strawberries instead. Damn, were they good. They were gone the same day.
Jared took advantage of the boxes that Nathan's new toys came in and created a garage out of one of them. So creative.
Last picture (I promise), the boys did their good deed for the day. Staples had amazing deals on pencils, sharpeners and pencil cases (all only $.01 a piece). We are donating these items plus some binders, paper and glue that I bought to kids who don't have school supplies. I know there is a program for donating items at Arizona Mills, does anyone know of any others??
posted by Michellefinaz | 3:16 PM
2 Comments:
Wow - packed in a lot for being blogless for two weeks!! Thanks for sharing that pic of the storm -bizarre! Those cupcakes look yummy and it looks like your boys are having a great summer.
those muffins sure look good. will they be on the breakfast table during the holidays?:-)
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