Hiking at Lost Dutchman State Park

I decided a couple weeks ago that it was time to get out side and do more while the weather was nice. Today we went out hiking in Lost Dutchman State Park. The hike took about 2 hours and both kids did great. My dad and I both had to carry Abbie for a bit but she did surprisingly well and Alex was practically running at points. Kathy and her husband Chris also joined us for the hike although I am not sure how much fun they had since Alex talked their ears off the whole time.

After hiking we stopped at the Goldfield ghost town for ice cream and then my parents came back to my house to hang out for a bit and have dinner with us. We all had a great time and I hope we can do it again a few more times before the weather gets bad.

A trip to the Zoo

The kids and I went to the zoo today and had a great time. We wondered around for quite a while and then stopped to play at the new play area. On the way out Shamrock Farms was there giving out gallons of milk and coupons for gallons of milk. I picked up a gallon and 2 coupons. I probably won't have to pay for milk for 3 months now! Both kids passed out on the way home so I consider it a huge success.

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New Year's Eve Fun

The kids and I had a blast today! This morning we went with friends to the Phoenix Zoo'a Noon years eve party. The kids especially liked playing in the snow and throwing snowballs at each other. After nap time we went over to Heather's house for dinner. The kids enjoyed throwing confetti at "midnight" (8pm).

Crafting Day

I had some friends over today for a crafting day. I started out the day quilting on a (late) Christmas present for a friend. When I got the quilting done I decided to try out one of my Christmas presents. I got the Day and Night Elanor Burns quilt book from my parents this year. I have to say that this was a very easy pattern and the tablerunner went together really quickly. The only complaint that I have about this pattern is that it wastes ALOT of fabric. There are patterns for projects to be made out of the leftover bits, but even with those extra projects there is still quite a bit of waste.

Merry Christmas

I am sure that all of your houses probably look a bit like mine right now. Merry Christmas and have fun cleaning up after the wrapping paper tornado!

Too Sweet

The other night the kids asked if they could go to sleep together in Alex's bed. I was skeptical that they would actually sleep, but after a couple reminders to lay down and be quiet this is what I found. Too sweet!