My new Toy

This year Ty and I decided to actually spend some of the tax refund money on ourselves. He upgraded his computer, and I got this...

(hehe...maybe now I can take some better pictures)

NOR Science

Today was Ian's last time at NOR's science class...The first week the class put seeds in a baggie to grow, made a mini volcano out of vinegar and baking soda and made noodle art. The second week they went outside for the mentos/soda "explosion" (as Ian calls it) and then went back inside to make "oceans" water bottles filled with water, oil, dish soap and a little glitter. We missed last week (we were all so sick). This week we brought "super-rockets" aka decorated soda bottles and well we shot them in the air with water and compressed air. Afterwards, they went back to the classroom to plant sunflower seeds in pots to take home

Valentine's Weekend

Ty was entered into a contest to win a Hawaiian Vacation through work. So, Friday night was spent at Coconut Joe's with Ty and about 75 of his co-workers (and their significant others). And even though we didn't win the vacation we still had a great time. ~Thanks Corey for watching the boys :P

Ty bought me (us, rather) tickets to the Hubbard Street Dance Company Chicago for Christmas...the show being Feb. 12th. So, Saturday (late morning), we dropped the kids off at my parents and headed to Irvine. Our hotel was amazing. If you ever get the chance to stay at an Aryes Hotel, I definately recommend it!!! They have pillow-top beds, an awesome breakfast, and beautiful courtyards. Anyway, the show was OUTSTANDING. We absolutely loved it.



Sorry, there are no pictures of the show, but here's a link to one of the performances we saw (well 3mins of it). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSncGXS-rbA&feature=related
Sunday morning before heading home, we met up with an old high school friend and his wife for breakfast~the best breakfast I've ever had, might I say!

Valentine's Day

The boys and I felt a little crafty on Monday, so...

We made Valentine bugs

And art for the Grandparents

And super-yummy Pie-lollie pops (It's a pie on a stick).

Meet my Grandparents

My Grandma and Grandpa Comeau flew in from Florida last Wednesday. We've had an awesome time getting to know them. We are super-sad they are leaving in the morning and cannot wait to see them again.

The above pictures were taken at a restaurant in Tehachapi...btw, they have the best food!!! OH, and the Teepee's are real.

Bunk Beds

Ian is quickly growing out of his toddler bed. And since Luke's decided he'd rather sleep with brother than in his own bed, Ty and I decided the boys needed new beds (bunk beds). Instead of buying bunkbeds, Ty decided wanted to build them.

The guys sanding :P

The wood and the bottom bunk (Luke's future bed)

Yipee...one bed done!!! Yep, Luke still had to sleep with Ian.

Just a few more touches and...

Done.

Thanks Sean and Corey for the help.

Ty's original plan has drawers under the bottom bunk and a ladder/book shelf on the side of the beds (we'll be adding that at a later time, along with making it look like a space ship).