• Summer Activities: Fun Family Day at Home!

    School’s out and the summer heat is here. We love spending time as a family outside, however, some of that time involves finding cool activities to do during the summer heat.  There is always something fun to do during the girls summer vacation away from school.  Below are some of the fun adventures we did on a recent Saturday together.

    Swimming in the Pool

    Brina and Karlie Swimming in the Pool!

    Eating Ice Cream

    Daddy, Karlie, Brina and Skipper enjoying a bowl of ice cream on the front porch!

    Napping in the Hammock

    Karlie snoozing in the shade on the hammock after a swim in the pool!

    Playing Under the Jungle Gym – Sand Fun

    Brina "cleaning" the sand off the Jungle Gym after swimming in the pool!

    Science Experiments

    Growing Rocks in a Rainbow of Colors! Since one of the girls is into "sharks" I choose a shark background for this experiment.

     

    Brina and Karlie watching the rocks grow! It was an interesting experiment over a couple days!

     

  • Fun Activities on the Last Few Days at School

    I was able to go spend a morning volunteering at the girls school recently. Thankful that I have had a number opportunities throughout the year to participate in their classroom. One of the benefits to having twins in the same classroom is you don’t have to split your time between several different rooms. The girls LOVE it when Mommy hangs out with them at school and Mommy is excited they still want to have me be a part of their school group. The last several days of school are always busy with extra activities. One of the days I was able to help out with was their annual Field Day which is a full day outside competing in a variety of kid games.

    Karlie working at a picture for one of her friends!
    Brina thrilled that Mommy is taking a moment to watch her draw while helping with their class!
    Karlie and Brina resting in between games on Field Day!
    Brina's turn to carry the bean bag in the relay for her team on Field Day!
    Karlie was one of the few kids that made it all the way hopping down and back without losing the ball between her knees. I was pretty impressed, probably couldn't do that myself!
    Brina doing the sack race, she was a trooper for her team!
    Almost to the finish line! Go KARLIE Go!!!

    It is hard to believe the school is done and they are out for the summer.  We have many fun activities already planned for the summer and I know we’ll come up with even more stuff to do.  They have already listed several things that we did last summer tat they want to do again (guess that’s good because last summers memories were positive)!  Glad they enjoy hanging out with Mom because I love these months at home with the kids!

  • One Stop Plus: 20 Piece Picnic Set 90% Off + Free Shipping ($3.99)

    One Stop Plus has their 20 piece “Woman Within” Picnic Set for 4 normally $39.99 is on clearance for 90% + free shipping for a total of $3.99

    To get the FREE Shipping Use coupon code: RD19755

    Set of 4 place settings in durable plastic & stainless steel, great for your family or as a gift:

    • 4- 10 inch  Plates
    • 4 Knives
    • 4 Forks
    • 4 Tablespoons
    • 4 Teaspoons

    UPDATE (6/2/11): This set is now listed as only 75% Off giving you a total of $9.99.  It’s still available if you want it just not for the lower price it was yesterday.

  • Summer Activities: Kids Bowl FREE

    Are you looking for some fun family activities you can do with the kids now that the warmer weather is here and summer break is approaching?

    Starting on Sunday, May 1, 2011 you can take your Kids Bowling Free at Bowling Alleys across the nation.

    There is a fee for shoe rental, however, you can bring your own bowling shoes!  The nearest bowling alley to us is participating from May 2011 to September 2011.

  • Family Outings: Free Home Depot Kid’s Workshop

    Home Depot hosts a free kid’s workshop on the first Saturday of the month.

    Upcoming Kid’s Workshops:

    • Saturday, May 7:  Mother’s Day Project – Tulip Flower Vase
    • Saturday, June 4: Father’s Day Project – Valet Organizer

    The free kids’ workshops take place on Saturday morning (usually from from 9:00 a.m.-noon, but verify with your local store). The kids get to take home  their project, an orange apron, and an achievement pin.