Saturday Projects

Saturday was project day. We bought a new BBQ grill which we are SO excited about. The downfall was that Gavin had to put it together. He did a great job though.

We have a large wall in our living room and I couldn't decide what to do with it. I really wanted to hang our big mirror on it but I wanted some color on the wall. So my mom gave me this great idea to paint a border around the mirror. I think it turned out great. Now for some curtains and a few other things this room should look great in no time.

Love Saturday projects.

The Zoo

Today a group of ladies and their kids from our ward went to the Phoenix Zoo. Ellie and I joined them. It was fun. We saw a lot of animals and the kids played at the splash pad. I think Ellie really enjoyed all of my attention. I couldn't get her to smile in any pictures. It was a fun day.

I Scored

A neighbor of mine owns her own furniture store and sometimes she will get damaged stuff so she just gets rid of it. Well we were on a walk the other night and I saw some furniture in her driveway. I asked her about it and she said I could just have it. I think the bench will be great covered in some great fabric. Oh my head is spinning with ideas.

Ellie at the beach

Cute movie of Ellie at the beach.

SURPRISE!! SURPRISE!!

For Labor Day Weekend we thought it would be fun to surprise the kids and take them to Sea World in San Diego. Saturday morning we packed up the car and told the kids we were going to California. They were excited. They kept asking why but we didn't give in. Once we got to San Diego we checked into our hotel and then we were off to the beach. We didn't bring our swimming suits but we thought it would be fun to go and put our feet in the water. The kids had a blast. Of course they all got wet. So worth it though. After the beach we went to have dinner and then off to sleep we went. Sunday morning we woke up got all ready and we were off to Sea World. The kids still didn't know. When we pulled in the parking lot they were SO excited. We spent the WHOLE day at Sea World. We saw all the shows, rode roller coasters, ate food and just enjoyed our family vacation. What a fun weekend we had. Here are some photos.

Phoenix Children's Museum

Yesterday I took Ellie to the children's museum in Phoenix. She had a lot of fun exploring. I will definitely take her back there again.