Garden Update

Today, I planted the rest of my square foot garden. I have 3 squares of flowers (one is my Dahlia -which is the big bloom I took pics of) and then in the rest I have pumpkin, tomato, cucumber, watermelon, cherry tomato, lettuce, spinach, peas, carrots, potato and strawberry. Can't wait to take updated pictures after everything is sprouted. OUr next project will be to build a netted wall for the back to vine the pumpkin, watermelon, tomato and cucumber on (so they will grow vertically). (my peas are pictured also)

Beach Party!

Today, we had a beach party for Dylan's last day of preschool! (He of course, will be back next year, but this year is done.) We all went to one of his teachers, Miss Jana's house. It was finally warm enough for us to be outside, but not quite warm enough for swimming in the pool. So they were able to wade and that was it. But they had several stations they got to do (making crafts), and then we had pizza and drinks. Jana led them in games (red rover, etc.). A stray dog showed up and hung out with us for the morning. The kids all got their hair sprayed crazy colors, so the dog got some too! They ended the party by shooting eachother with potato guns! They had so much fun and I got to stay and help out -which was a blast!

I also got to help out at one of his regular class days last week. I didn't get any pictures, but it was so much fun! And oh what they get accomplished in 2 hours! They are constantly moving those little bodies from one station to another, practicing writing their names and the letter of the day, doing a craft, singing songs and reading stories, having snacks! It was alot of fun and Dylan thought it was fun that his mom was there. They wrote letters that day (to anyone the wanted) and we helped them "fill in the blanks" on the letter. It read something like, "Dear so and so, Miss Joan is ______, and Miss Jana acts like a ______. _______ is my best friend because ______." The answers they got were hilarious -anywhere from Miss Joan being old and Miss Jana acting like a monkey, to them being nice or funny. The kids' favorite word was "dork" because Miss Jana used that as an example, so they got that one alot! Dylan of course wrote his letter to Seth and Seth wrote his to Dylan!

A Hike

Saturday, we went on a family adventure to a nearby hiking area (near Cress Creek). It is right along the Snake River where Eddy likes to fish. We hiked up a hill and back down. (a little over a mile) It was really pretty - and once we got to the top part, there were beautful streams and greenery, etc. Dylan had lots of fun -especially finding his first June bug , which he carried for most of the way until he couldn't stand the biting anymore, so he let it go. Josey had soooo much fun - running around and splashing thru the water. Poor girl - she could barely walk by that evening, but she's doing much better now. It was worth it I'm sure - she had so much fun!

My Garden!

I am trying a garden this year. It is a square-foot garden that is basically a box off on the ground that you can plant 16 different squares with different vegetables, fruits or flowers. So far, I have only planted carrots, lettuce, spinach, peas, potatoes and strawberries. After the weather gets warmer (or I should say, If the weather gets warmer) -I will then add pumpkins, watermelons, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers -along with some pretty flowers to dress it up! We also planted some raspberry bushes nearby. I am so excited to see what all I will get this year!

Swimming Lessons

Dylan started his first set of swimming lessons in April. He loves it so far! He is a little leary of the water, after jumping in and getting in over his head a bit. The first lesson was rough - he would not listen to the teacher and kept wandering out into the pool while she was working with the other kids. THey finally got the lifeguard to start threatening him. Eddy and I were pretty embarrassed and Eddy was glad that I had to go down and claim him afterward. (jerk) - But we had a good talk with him and he has been behaving lots better now! They are learning to kick, jump in, blow bubbles, back stroke, and much more! The pictures I took turned out really blurry, but here they are . . .

The Cooks

Dylan and I cooking together. Dylan is a really good helper in the kitchen - he even knows how to crack the eggs open. He is modelling a new apron that his grandma bought him, and I'm modelling a new one that MY grandma got me!

Easter Egg Hunt

After we arrived home, all 3 of us went over to Grandpa Jones' house for dinner. Afterward, they had an easter egg hunt in their backyard for the little kids. Dylan had a blast looking for eggs, and even more fun finding all the candy and money (his 2 favorite things) hidden inside them. He made out with quite a stash. Mom and Dad stole some of it to play "31" (the annual tradition at the Jones'). And Eddy ended up winning the pot! yay!

Coloring Eggs

On Easter weekend, Dylan and I went to stay the night in Pocatello. Dylan stayed at Grandma's and I stayed at Alyssa's. We beaded and watched New Moon (which we both had memorized by then). The afternoon before, we dyed Easter eggs at Grandma's house. Alyssa's dog was a great Easter egg hunter! The next morning, Dylan found that the Easter bunny had been to Grandma's. Here are some pics of us coloring eggs.

Miscellaneous Pictures

One rainy day, Dylan found a way to keep dry... by putting a bucket on his head. He wandered around the backyard and even rode his trike without being able to see.


Ever since Dylan was a baby, basically, he loves to get his picture taken. He will ask me to take pictures of him often and this day, he had a small owie on his ankle that he wanted me to take a picture of.



Dylan posing again - with his buddy, Kramer. Kramer puts up with just about anything and because he is so big and heavy, Dylan is unable to carry him. But he has found that if he just rolls him, he can get him to where he wants.


Dylan and his prized possessions, worms! His favorite thing is to dig for worms in the backyard. He has saved tons of them for Eddy and his fishing bucket. His other favorites are rolly-polly's.

Best Friends

Dylan's best friend is Seth. They have been best friends this last year or so and do most everything together. Seth is a year older, but they get along very well. They find trouble very easily though. Seth has a big brother, whose name is also Dillon. So we have Big Dillon and Little Dylan. Whenever we get done playing, Dylan always tells me that he misses Seth. They have pre-school together as well and other activities. (church, MOPS) And their moms are good friends who love to bead together, so they have plenty of opportunity to play.