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National Dance Day

We spent Saturday afternoon and evening with Papa, Yaiyai, Sam and Barry. We got to see Sam and her dance group (Kalamity) do a flash mob at the downtown splash pad. The children got to run around and get wet with Sam and Barry after the dancing. SO MUCH FUN!

So about 40 seconds into this first video clip I have to stop myself from laughing too hard so I'm not shaking the camera or drowning out the music. Sam is wearing a green shirt and black swim skirt. I wasn't in the ideal spot to get many good shots of her, but couldn't move. The crowd was thick. But it didn't matter. You can totally see when she gets reamed.

We got the kiddos changed into dry clothing and then Jon took them for a spin on the carousel. Regan liked it this time!

Sam was very insistent on taking the children to Judd's to buy them candy. When talking to Dad about it he said he thought it sounded fun, but told her she should talk to the parents and make sure it was ok. She was all, "Permission?! I don't need permission. I'm the Aunt!"

And so we went to Judd's.

Jon helping me be in FRONT of the camera. I like the one of me and Kaylee. Blue shaved ice lips and all.

After Judd's the boys went back to my parents house to relax before the big outdoor dance party. The girls went shoe shopping. Kaylee got a couple of VERY cute shoes for school. After finding and purchasing said shoes we had about forty minutes to kill. Mom wondered out loud where we should go.

Kaylee: We could go to Costco, OR a restaurant! (hahahahahaha!)

She is a wise woman. We went to a sushi place. Kaylee was thrilled. She made me laugh at her miso soup (she likes tofu and seaweed) eating method. Straws are just so much faster than a spoon.

Splash pad, rides, candy, shopping and food wore her out. She grabbed a quick nap before the dancing began.

DUDE! DUUUDE! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! Just watch, someday I will buy a beater van and do this. Not even joking. I've already discussed it with the Hubs and children. And that discussion happened months ago. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one this crazy. I have photographic proof.

Look who we randomly ran into! How crazy is that!? Ora and her cuties just happened to walk by before the show started. Happy accident. It was so nice seeing her and catching up even if it was just for a few minutes.

Watching my sis dance bring back many happy pre-car accident days.

It was loud. He eventually went back and sat with Daddy, Papa, and Barry. He did dance some though.

So I didn't realize until I downloaded and sorted photos that all the boys were sporting a shirt I made for them. How cool is that!?

Little buddy got a little tired.

Kaylee taking a break, "Hey guys, I just need some hydration."

Dancing with Yaiyai. She was SO tired at this point, but kept saying, "I just want to dance."

And she cried the whole way back to Grandma's house when we made her leave (She was falling asleep dancing), "I just want to DANCE!"

I think she was right in tune with National Dance Day. Oh, and how cute are her new school kicks? LOVE them.

Piggy Papusa Party

Kaylee a few hours after Papa and Yaiyai arrived started reminiscing about making papusas. “Remember when Abulea came with Yaiyai, and we made pusas? I wish we could do that again. HEY, I have a great ideal! Let’s make Pusas!”

I was ALL for it, and her Yaiyai couldn’t refuse her. So we spent a day getting everything ready and I shot family a last minute evite to Papusa night.

We decided that Friday was the only day we could do it since every other day of their visit was filled up. This timing was not compatible with Joshily’s schedule. Emily’s Mom was having her birthday party Friday night, and Josh wanted both Papusas and party fun.

SO we (he) arranged for us to have papusas at the Benton home. It was so fun, and so nice of them to let us crash the party.
Jon took the children to the pool while we were making dinner.

I wish we would have gotten a picture of Josh making some. Mom said she would help me cart all the supplies over to the Benton’s, but Josh HAD to help make papusas.

And the following photos are NOT in order, and I really don’t feel up to fixing them. 😉

Thursday night when Josh came over to talk about his inner conflict of papusas VS party, he and Emily asked me if I would make a flying pig pinata for the Birthday Mama. Emily’s Mom is terrific. Kristy has a thing for pigs. So Joshily thought a flying pig would be amusing. And it was!

I wish I would have known she planned to keep the thing (It got taped up after, and I hear it’s in her office.). I would have spent more time on it making it look nicer. She didn’t want the children to hit it. So she cut the bottom and gently taped it up so it would open without a harsh beating.

Kristy kindly let the children help blow out he candles.

I implemented my rule of birthday person gets first whack. Kristy was a bit reluctant to hit her flying pig.

We told the children to concentrate her efforts on the bottom of the pinata.

I was expecting several more children, but Jake’s family was out of town, and Shannon’s van had issues. So the four that were there got multiple turns and LOTS of candy. That was one heavy stuffed pig!

I the end of this clip when Josh goes and just shakes the pinata so it doesn’t take any more damage.

Brother.

I love family time!

Surprise visitors

I was at the mall’s indoor play place for a play date, when I got a text from my Mom asking if we were home today. I initially thought she wanted to plan a Skype call. I told her what we were doing and let her know I would be home soon.

A picture of Mom sneeking up to the door.

I had just got the kids set up with lunch, and was talking to a friend who had just brought her kids over for me to watch, when there was a knock on the door. I was not expecting anyone. SURPRISE!!!

I do believe I yelled, “Holey CRAP! What are you guys doing here?”

My Dad said they were just in the neighborhood, and thought they would drop by.

I guess when they landed in Las Vegas from their summer trip they decided to just drive down to see us since they were already two hours into the drive down! My Mom was so giddy that they actually got me! I was SO SO surprised.

Dad took many walks with the double stroller full of children.

Mom had lots of fun playing with her grandchildren.

It was a lovely surprise visit.

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