Still Sick

Every time I think we're all finally healthy, someone else gets sick. Today it's me, Blake, and Bash. This is getting very old; to think I used to believe we were a hearty bunch.
We've had some random good days though. I was the only one sick yesterday and wasn't feeling too bad. We took a Mother's Day outing to Bearizona (a drive thru wild animal park) and then had a mildly French picnic (because we planned on watching Les Miserables afterwards- we made it an hour in before crashing) at a fun park by a lake. The kiddos enjoyed the playground too. We're enjoying the semester being done and I'm beginning to realize that if we don't get healthy soon my house is just not going to get clean before the baby comes, and that's okay.
In other news, to date I have won through the Albertsons Monopoly Game: $25 cash, a package of Texas Toast, and a carton of cottage cheese (gross). I am feeling quite victorious!

Here are some pictures of various happenings from the last couple weeks:

I determined that the children should paint. Despite the fact that I hate making big messes for activities that hold their attention for less than twenty minutes. They had a great time though!

Bashy decided to test the paint's claim to be washable.

Posing pretty before church

We stayed at a hotel in Williams when Blake had a job interview in the town. Rory caught a stomach bug and brought about another awkward parenting moment when she threw up on our friends' floor (sorry David and Rachel!). Even though they weren't feeling well the babies loved hanging out in the room watching cartoons.

We managed a quick trip to the indoor pool despite it all.

Such sweeties

Poor sickie girl loved having her own queen bed to sprawl out in.

Still not feeling well; at least snuggles made it bearable.

In my endeavor to be a mom who provides her kids with fun and educational experiences on occassion, I provided colored vinegar and plates of baking soda. It was a success!

We've been hoping the pleasant weather will take away the germies for good. So far it's not working, but at least it's nice to be outside.

All ready for church on Mother's Day!

Rory loved the racoons, pigs, and buffalo at Bearizona! When she saw the buffalo out the car window she informed us that she wanted to "Go roll on the buffalos 'k?"

Awkward bear with wilted flowers

We got a free ride in the open tour bus through the park- here Bash is observing some burros and showing off his bear paw tattoo.

We saw a black bear climb a tree! It was super thrilling! I also was astounded to learn that porcupines climbed trees; I thought the burrowed or something.

Cataract Lake park was great! Our French feast consisted of French dip sandwiches, berries, cucumbers, and cream puffs.

Rory discovered that cream puffs are a new passion of hers.

The play equipment was really cool and not pansified like most are these days.

Silly Sebashy had so much fun!

Isn't this a lovely setting for a park? And the weather was gorgeous!

Bash loved the crazy rocking trout thing.