Happy 4th!

We got to enjoy the fireworks show at the Sweetwater park this year due to all the rain we have been getting. The past couple years they had to call off the show due to dry conditions/fire in the park. However, we had to wait for the rain to stop to go to the park and missed most of the freebies. But we snuck in the line for facepainting and got some cotton candy and that was most important. Lily did not like the big booms of the fireworks and hid under the blanket. But Mason was yelling "YAHOO" and "It's not over folks!" Wherever he heard that. But it was a spectacular show thanks to leftovers from last year. Our friends Emily, Dave and Chloe joined us.

PS. Sarah- SUZY Q Z the clown was their facepainter! I was so excited. She is my favorite clown!

Feild trips galore!

As many of you know, I am a planner. I thought it would be super cool to take the kids a few more places this summer as the boys will soon be starting Kindergarten. We have been lots of cool places in and around Denver. So, now in the morning the kids all say "Where are we going today?"

These pics are from Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, CO. I invited a couple friends so there are more than just "my" kids. It was so cool! I had been there about 8 years ago with my preschool class but since they have added a few things. And one of the things they changed (not so cool) is that it is closed to vehicles besides their own pay to ride shuttle. So we walked. But the kids thought it was fascinating. They let you climb up and touch some of the dinosaur footprints. Mason put his hand in one. And Lily found a new boyfriend, a friend's son Liam. Her friend Gavin is still insisting he will be her husband. I tell him he should probably wait a few years to decide. :P

Happy 5th Birthday Mason!

June 12th, 2004 a sweet chubby baby boy was born. He was known as: Baby Mason, Baby Dinosaur, Fuzzyhead, Chunky Monkey, Michelin Man, Smiley, and more. He lit up everyone's face and made them smile. I was stopped in stores by people saying "that is the most beautiful baby!" I thought so too. He is our world and his animation and sense of humor still makes people laugh. And now he is known as: Bubba, Bubby, Mace, but most of all my favorite boy.

We had his birthday party with just a few friends at The Wildlife Experience and were the first to explore a new exhibit called Globeology. We watched a short funny animal film called Animalopolis. We were seated on the Mezzanine for cake and got quite a view. It was great fun. Afterwards, with family, we went to one of our favorite places Rubio's for dinner and Baskin Robins for dessert. Oh ya, for one of his gifts Mimi and Papa got him Roller Skates and we got him a helmet. He is still practicing...

DO NOT EAT THIS! BEWARE

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

April 26, 2009 per yumyyucky.com
Feed Your Fat Cells Domino's Pasta Bread Bowls
If you're in the market for that stuffed, bloated, overfed sensation that will make your fat cells swell, it's time to head
on over to Domino's Pizza for their new Bread Bowl Pastas. Now you can have your pasta...and eat the bowl too.

I scoured the Internet for Domino's official nutrition information, including their own website, but I came up short. So I contacted the company directly and they quickly responded with Bread Bowl Nutrition Facts. Here's the short version:

Colossal Calorie Count

Warning! Calories listed by Dominos are for one serving, but there are two servings in every Pasta Bread Bowl. If you're feeling Greedy or refuse to share, then double the numbers for the entire meal.

•Pasta Primavera: 670 calories per serving (1,340 for entire meal)
•Chicken Alfredo: 700 calories per serving (1,400 for entire meal)
•Three Cheese Mac-N-Cheese: 730 calories per serving (1,460 for entire meal)
•Italian Sausage Marinara: 730 calories per serving (1,460 for entire meal)
•Chicken Carbonara: 740 calories per serving (1,480 for entire meal)
...and don't forget to add in a greasy appetizer, soda, and dessert!

Domino's Pasta Bread Bowls sound damn good, but I refuse to commit fitness suicide for the sake of adding them to the Taste Test Directory. This is merely a public service announcement should you dare to venture into the world of the forbidden. Proceed with caution! Prices start at $5.99.
BUYER BEWARE

Twister Video from our back door!!

So we get an "EMERGENCY BROADCAST-Tornado Warning" on the TV Sunday afternoon and go to the back door and this is what we see. We were not close enough to the area to be in danger but had an excellent view. The twister we caught was one of five in the area, and it hit Southlands mall in Aurora doing some damage there. We also saw another twister develop that hit Byers.

Sorry I will have to have Chris work on upload of video, it is not working!

Museum trip w/Nana & Bryce

We went to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science today with Bryce & Nana. We checked out the mummies, Space Odyssey, and the new exhibit Expedition Health. The kids had fun and with my mom there I finally got some pictures of me with the kids!

Mason's 2nd trip on the Raft

Chris took Mason and his buddy Wyatt out on Mac's raft. Wyatt was a little hesitant with his new surroundings. Mason laughed the whole time. Chris, Mac, Armando & Lindsay accompanied. Fun morning on the Platte river turns bad. They stop for lunch at the infamous Platter River Bar & Grill and come back out to find the raft has been STOLEN. Life jackets, oars, everything. Only the cooler has been recovered. Shocked crew left stranded and two dissapointed 4 year old boys left to walk. Poor Mac is missing his boat.

I am with Mason. He says "That boy needs to go in time out!" Yeah. To say the least.