The long weekend!

The weather was terrible the whole weekend so we didn't get to do anything outdoors which was disappointing. We had a fun weekend though. We definitely kept busy.
Saturday:
The kids had their very last swimming lesson. We have decided not to put the kids back in lessons. They have done so well and I think as long as we keep taking them they will just keep getting better. Plus they didn't enjoy lessons at all. The were starting to complain a lot.

After swimming we headed to Mount Pleasant to visit Tyler's Dad's grave. We wanted to see the headstone and this was the only time we had to do it since Ty had to work Sunday and Monday.

And since Tyler had to work Sunday and Monday we decided to celebrate Britton's Birthday so that Tyler could be involved. We just had a little family party with Shane, Grandma and Grandpa Turner, Shayna and of course Tyler and I.

Britton just couldn't stand it, as soon as Grandma and Grandpa walked through the door he had to start opening gifts.

Basketball from Shayna, Tyler and me.

The Inventions of Hugo Cabret from Shane and Grandma Donna

Heelies from Shayna, Tyler and me

And last but not least (this is his shocked/excited look)

A new bike from Grandma and Grandpa

Then the adults ate a very delicious meal. Britton and Shayna ate Hotdogs.

Then we watched RSL loose, that sucked!

Then we got to eat cake and ice cream in one. Better known as ice cream cake.

Soooo yummy!

Sunday:

While Tyler was at work the kids and I kept ourselves very busy. I cleaned the house all morning while the kids played. Actually Shayna helped me a ton! She dusted and mopped. She was a HUGE helper and I appreciated it so much. I didn't even have to ask. LOVE THAT GIRL!!

Since Britton got heelies for his Birthday, Shayna was dying for a pair. I told her if she wanted to spend her own money I would take her to get some. So we ended up getting a really cute pair that was on sale. She was sooo excited. After that I took them to walmart. We needed to pick up some items for Britton's Birthday party with his friends next weekend. After that we headed over to my Parents for dinner. They were nice enough to feed us since Ty wasn't home to cook :)

Monday:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTON!!!!

He is now nine. I seriously can not believe it. He is such a good kid, I can't even believe he is mine. How did I get so lucky?

Tyler was at work and I just couldn't stand the thought of sitting at home on Britton's 9th Birthday so my Mom, Shane and I took the kids swimming. We didn't get in, we let the kids do it all on their own. They did such a great job. It's nice to know that I don't always have to get in with them anymore. Although it was kind of boring just watching. Swimming is much funner but there are days when your just not in the mood. The kids never have those days however. We actually got to the pool a half hour before it opened. When I was paying they told us to go ahead and go in, there were enough life guards there so they were just going to open. The kids had the pool all to themselves for a half hour. It was so nice.

When the kids were done swimming we got them cleaned up and took them to lunch at Applebee's....Thanks Mom! Britton ate all of his grilled cheese sandwich and french fries, then they brought him out some ice cream and he ate ALL of that. Shayna ate ALL of her Mac-n-cheese too. I am definitely taking them swimming before we eat out from now on. They didn't waste a thing.

When we were done eating we had planned to take the kids bowling. I was trying to make it a whole day of non stop fun. But the bowling ally had a 25 minute wait before you could be put on the waiting list and then depending on where you were on the waiting list was how long you would have to wait for a lane to open up. I was not going to deal with that at all. It actually worked out better though because my parents had to drive me to Provo to pick up Tylers car from his work so that when I picked him up from the airport we wouldn't have to drive to Provo and then back home. It saved me from having to stay up until one in the morning when I had to be up at 5:45 for work. Thank you Mom and Dad...so much! Actually my Parents ended up picking Tyler up from the airport because his flight was delayed and hour. He didn't get in until 11:30. Again, thank you so much!!!!

Anyway, when we got back from picking up the car my Parents invited us over for dinner AGAIN. What awesome parents I have.

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY BRITTON!!!! We love you so much and we are so proud of you.