We went from 100 degree weather down to the 60's. But I knew it was going to do that. Each year in April it's cold them jumps up and we slip N slide or get in the pool, then it goes back down. I don't mind, I'm not ready for the heat yet.

It was another HOT day today, my car said 101 degrees! I pulled out our little pool and let the kids play, they were dying while I blew it up. When I told them they could have as many otter pops as they wanted they were thrilled! Thank goodness for Costco.
I think tonight we'll have left overs and sandwiches. I can't get myself to use the stove or oven.
I need to get some screens in the windows so we can open them and not have all the flies come in. It's really annoying that we got the windows to open (thanks to Amy) but don't want them open due to the flies and spiders! I just killed a black widow in the back yard and found another one, but I told JC he has to get this one.
Who want to go see "17 Again" with me????

It was soooo hot yesterday! Oh my! So hot that we let the kids run through the sprinkler to cool off. I need to get a temperature gauge for out in the back, but weather.com said it got up to 88. Our backyard is usually a bit hotter though. And they said a high of 89 for today. I can't wait to go to the beach/ocean. Love it!!
Carter has gotten really good at his bike on our hill. It's hard to ride on our sidewalk because it's broken up in places and lots of cracks. So he would fall or get stuck. But now he can go down the hill and come back up all by himself! I have enterered the next stage of childhood! I can just sit outside and watch them ride! I used to walk up and down over and over with him till I was exhausted from leaning over his bike. Now that's all behind me. Yeah!!

I hope everyone had a great Easter. We didn't do too much, my ankle was hurting after church. But the kids got their baskets, so they were very happy.
The kids are back to school today after a week off for Spring Break. We had a nice relaxing break from the schedule, and now it's back to the grind.

Ok here is what you've all been waiting for!!!!!!!
Our kitty Sammy, who we got back in August but you all want to see so badly! So Sarah here he is, do you remember seeing him as a kitten? This is not a normal shot for Sammy, he runs from the kids a lot. But loves JC and I and sleeps with us most nights.

I am seeing the Orthopedic surgeon today for my ankle. Don't really know why, I'm not having surgery. I was suppose to get referred to the physical therapist, but now my doctor has changed her mind or things got messed up in the office. But if he can't help me, then I'll go to the physical therapist. My ankle hurts all day long and it's been 6 weeks. I have to wear a brace or my ankle feels like it will brake any second.
I started doing my elliptical this week and my ankle feels fine while doing it. There's no impact on it. I am so glad to be able to exercise, since I can't even go for a long walk. We tried that on Sunday and JC had to give me a piggy back ride all the way home!
Alright, I'm off to exercise now. And JC is coming home early today! He has had late nights 3 times this week.
Did I say that I broke our $350 camera we bought in January! I dropped in while the lense was pushed out, onto our metal fireplace insert! Arg!!!



JC found an old rusty hoop in the back of our house, behind the fence. Carter LOVES basketball, he even sleeps with this ball you see him throwing.
Here is the kids helping JC screw the hoop into the post.
We planted our garden, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, and radishes so far.

Lizzy watering the new seeds.