Back to school prep

Last Thursday I decided I was going to take the kids and conquer 

back to school shopping!

I rarely take the kids shopping with me because that is usually my me time.

Fun I know!

Jordan is starting Kindergarten this year 

and I wanted him to be a part of helping pick out his supplies.

First we went through the bank which Jordan always

loves because he gets a sucker.

Our next stop was Wal-mart.

This found all the supplies on their lists, back packs,

and they each picked out socks, underwear, and a few shirts.

My helpful shoppers!

Jordan wasn't as happy because he got hit in the eye 

with a binder and Michelle was taking it out.

Jordan had birthday money from Josh's parents and as

soon as he saw this light up pillow pet he had to have it!

He has actually seen it on tv a number of times and

has been asking for one for months.

Next we hit up TJ Maxx where I found plenty of

long sleeve shirts for Jordan.

Michelle picked out a bunch of stuff to try on.

She has definitely done some growing this summer.

Luckily I had thrown some snacks in my purse 

because Jordan was not to excited about waiting for Michelle.

Afterwards we met up with Josh who had to be at his new office this

morning while they did some work.

We got lunch and checked out Ross.

We also went to Old Navy and Kohls then called it a successful day!

The kids did way better then I expected.

There was a little whining from both of them but that is expected.

On the way home I treated them to ice cream from DQ.

Michelle immediately took her clothes to show her friends.

Later she and two of her friends had a tent sleepover in the yard.

They spent the evening eating smores, lots of sweets, 

talking, giggling, being goofy, and doing cart wheels in the yard.

You know girl things.

They lasted until about 10ish

then ended up in the living room.

We still have a few weeks before back to school 

so we need to enjoy the few laid back days we have left.

Softball tournament..slip n slide...family & friends

This weekend was filled with softball, family, friends, sun, bbq, and fun on a giant slip n slide!

Josh played on his Canadian team here in Ferndale for pioneer days tournament.

Saturday they had all morning games so we were done by 1.

Josh's sister, Sarah, came out too and spent the day with us.

They ended up winning 2 games and lost 1!

Afterwards everyone who staying overnight

 headed over to my brother Joel's house for

bbq and slip n slide time!

The kids love it.

  

A group of us did go back to the fields to

watch a few of the guys play in the home run derby.

Then it was back to Joel's for dinner!

We hung out all night and even played some rock band.

Sunday it was back to the fields for day 2 of the tournament.

My parents came out for the first game.

Shortly after the first game started 

Jordan skinned his elbow had a meltdown 

during part of the  game.

After a few extended time outs to

get him to stop whining he was ready to play.

It helped that his cousins arrived around then too.

The stayed busy riding scooters and

collecting home run balls for suckers.

 

They ended up taking 3rd in their division.

We went home for a bit.

I took a short nap.

Sitting in the sun all day in exhausting.

They headed over to Joel's for a little more slip n slide fun.

Even the big kids enjoy the slip n slide!

It was a really fun weekend.

I am going to enjoy a low key day 

around the house today though.