We just started leasing this adorable little Shetland pony named Lightning. He is such a sweetie-pie. The kids had their first lesson with Kira and they did very well. Even Scarlet (who I thought was going to be too scared) hopped right on when Kira asked her if she wanted to ride next. There is an album listed on the left side.
Notice anyone missing? Of course, the ONE photo that I look okay in Aidan was exit stage right.
There was this waterfall that is an easy hike from the hotel. It was really nice.
This was the view from our room. The waterfall is nearly center above the tree line.
The boys went on their own adventure trying to get to the top of the mountain.
The desert sure is beautiful. It was 100 degrees, but it didn't bother us too much. The resort had lots of shade and water and the walking paths were nice and cool.
What a little cutie-pie! Scarlet showing off her gams.
Agger looking like a big boy. Have I told you lately what a true gentleman he is?
Then Aidan went on his own hiking adventure. I was with Scarlet, Adler went walking ahead of us and would not return when I kept calling for him, and then Aidan starts screaming from the hillside. He got a cactus stuck in his leg! Suddenly, out of nowhere, Adler comes running down the path and scurries up the mountain to help his brother.
We had to get help from security to get the darn thing out of his leg. He was wailing so much and so loud - very embarrassing.
Yes, that would be blood.
There must be barbs on the end of the needles that hold the needle in the flesh. Some of them were in nearly 1/4 of an inch and I had to really pull them to get them out. Lots of people were walking by while all this was happening...fun. Turns out that people told Shiloh all about it while he was in his meeting. How did they figure out we were with him? Once the cactus was out he was fine and had to take a bath he was sweating so much. Adler took care of Scar while I was working on Aidan - can you believe that guy?!
We even got to spend some time with Shiloh.
I took the kids up to Phoenix for a day. We went to my mom's grave.
We visited with my Grandpa and Verdine.
It's so hard for Scarlet to get comfy with people.
Verdine's brother lives next door. They are serious ropers.
Verdine gave the boys real ropes to take home. We had so much fun. The kids were going crazy chasing around a neighbor's goats, pigs, geese, and even some tortoises!
Scarlet getting a lesson from Jerry (Verdine's brother).
Adler getting a roping lesson.
It was hard to say goodbye...none of us wanted to leave.
We even got to see Curtis! It was such a short visit though.
Back in Tucson...this is how Aidan and Adler hold their glasses now.
Scarlet and Shiloh "ching chinging".
Aidan and Shiloh "ching chinging".
King of the World!
Koi pond with a golf course in the background.
Scarlet with the koi in the background. The kids went nuts feeding the fish.
It was such a nice trip.
Yes, that would be a pork chop. The best part was when she yelled for Shiloh to come and hold her pork chop and then told him to wipe her.
Captain Iliana (jet pilot).
It looks like Scar may have had a little too much to drink.
Just a little snow storm when we got back from Florida. Ahhhhh, Wisconsin.
Papa with all the kids and one of the fish that he caught off the dock behind the Florida house.
Abler (that's how he spells it) catching a fish.
Here are the kids hunting for the gator that lives behind the house.
We got a VERY close up view of him/her when he went after Shiloh's lure and just about ran right into the dock. Very aggressive and a solid 10 feet long. You might be able to see him in the center of the bank in the next photo.
We went to Busch Gardens...Disney has nothing on Busch Gardens. The scale and landscaping and the interactive way that everything is set up is just incredible.
Scar kicking back in the MKE condo.
oh no...my kids NEVER jump on the sofa!
We just got back from Florida and today is Adler's first day at kindergarten and Aidan's first day in second grade (I will take photos). It was really nice and relaxing in Florida and I actually felt sad to leave the house.
The boys went swimming with a manatee.
Then Aidan was turned into a vampire.
Captain Agger sailing ship in his own private ocean.
This is the only pic of Scar that we can show on the internet (if ya know what I'm saying). She has no fear and was jumping to Shiloh whether he was ready or not.
I'm missing that pool already.
One day Shiloh, Scar and I went for a walk and the boys didn't want to go. We left them strict instructions that they could not go outside or in the pool while we were gone. This is what we came home to:
Yes, those would be Mike's Hard Limeade. They said they didn't like it...but one is missing more than a sip.
This is the lollie-pop that a salesperson at J. Crew gave to Scarlet. The boys (well, Adler) had much envy in their eyes and kept asking why I didn't get them one too. Scar enjoyed it for days.
Welp, we are home and I have to go wake up the boys so we can practice piano and viola before their first day of school.
Aidan enjoying a chocolate ice cream cone.
Scar on the same day.
And then there is Agger.
Here is Boo Boo sporting the shirt that my neighbor made for her.
Don't ask me why she is so sad, but I do enjoy a crying photo once in a while. It's not because of the shirt...she loves the shirt.
She forgot to squeeze out a few tears.
Scarlie is two!
And the boys are crazy about her!
Scarlie shaking her head like a dog with a key chain in her mouth.
Scarlet might be related to Uncle James.
Yes, she still nurses.
I can't believe she is a year old. She still looks like a little baby to me. I guess my baby days are all behind me. I better smooch on her fatty thighs and nibble on her turtle neck as much as possible because no one else is going to let me gobble up their baby.
You can see that Adler has his hands on Scarlet at all times and Scarlie is dipping her finger in the cae.
Here we are singing happy birthday.
And here is Scarlie signing "more".
Nana and Papa got her a mailbox that the boys could not resist.
Aunt Chantelle (and gang) sent a mirror activity center that the boys also could not resist. Scarlie starts yelling and swinging at the boys when they wont let her play with things.
Little Miss Scarlie standing in her room. Who said she could grow up so fast?!
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