Hot Summer Days

We've managed to keep pretty busy during these hot summer days. Last weekend we took the kids to see "Montezuma's Castle" which is about a 45 minute drive from here. It was a free weekend, which is good, because the kids were not very impressed. You used to be able to go and look around, but now you just kind of walk a half mile loop near it. The castle is a cliff dwelling made by the local Native American tribe (I can't remember the exact tribe). Loren and I found it interesting, but at over 100 degrees not a place to linger. McKay spent a lot of time entertaining European tourists. We then went to Sodona and had some fudge and ice cream and checked out the art. All in all a good weekend. This weekend Loren took Logan to do a little craft at Lowe's. He got to make a little helicopter with cute little goggles and a little apron to keep. Adorable!

Loren is not having a great time. He has been passing kidney stones for the past couple of days/weeks, and is currently having a ct scan. The pain has been overwhelming and I have been a single mom for most of the past week. We have plans to go on our first date in six months--Harry Potter--so I hope he feels better soon.

We have also taken the boys to a magic show, several play dates, the water park, and library reading times. They have been very busy!

Phoenix Summers

The boys continue to keep growing, the heat doesn't seem to be affecting them too much. We are in the water if we are outside, otherwise we avoid being in the heat. We took the boys to Chik-fil-a's Cow Appreciation Day. McKay does not seem to impressed with his outfit--but Logan loved coloring spots on his garbage sack. We had great fun. And the whole family got free food! Everyone wins!

This weekend we introduced the boys to Lilly. Logan loved the tractor rides and keeps asking when we are going back. We will be heading to Prescott tomorrow--which means that they actually get to play in the grass! I took a few pictures of the boys with their new stuffed animals, they love hauling them around and cuddling with them. McKay especially likes to walk around with his "Font-font."

We are planning the Chase family reunion this year--and we are all going on a cruise! It is going to be super fun to have all 29 on us together. I'm thinking parasailing! We just about finished one whole room, decorations and furniture and everything! I finally got the house rekeyed, now I need to get all the carpet cleaned and finish cleaning the next few rooms and we are officially settled in!

I spent Sunday in the nursery, and am having a two-year old over for a play date on Friday. Saturday we are thinking of heading out to Motezuma's castle. Will take pictures if we do!