In between the chaos

Even though we keep pretty busy with sports, friends, etc., sometimes we have some time for lazy fun.  Here's a box we got something delivered in and it quickly became an awesome outdoor fort for lunch.

Then the next day we brought it in for art time.  Shortly after this it found it's way to the recycle bin, but lots of fun while it lasted.

Keira invited the kids to her 6th birthday at The Boardwalk, an amusement place.  The kids loved it!  After pizza, cake and signing, each kids got tokens and had the run of the place!  Ty went straight to the motorcycle games.

Tatum rode on a few rides with Keira, one was a spiny one which left her feeling a bit sick to her stomach.  But the merry go round is always a tame choice!

One day Ty found his arm sling from a few years back when he had nurses elbow.  He wanted to be wrapped up again.

Then I had to be wrapped up.

Then we both did.

Then his head needed a bandage.  This game went on for quite awhile as you can see, lots of fake injuries.

Ty had a his bro Blaine over and they got out and set up every car they could find and put on a whole world.

Tatum had a chance to dog sit the neighbors dog Molly.  She's so sweet and she really enjoys Tatum.  This was great experience and responsibility for Tatum, she loved it.

One Friday afternoon after we tried to take the kids to a batting cage and couldn't find one slow enough for them, we headed to Dave and Busters.  So much fun!  Garrett and I enjoyed drinks while the kids enjoyed endless games!

And lots of tickets!  We also had dinner and then each kid cashed in a bunch of tickets and brought home a few toys.  Lots of fun.

We are so lucky to get to see Shauna's dog Sage quite a bit.  She comes to stay with us different times when Shauna has to work late or when she goes out of town.  Sage and Harley get along really well, but Sage and Cali, not so much.  Cali didn't care to be around Sage in the beginning since she's only been around dogs that are bigger than her.  She couldn't understand what Sage was since she is so small, about the same size as Cali.  But as the visits come more often, the two are able to tolerate each other.  Here is Cali on the couch at the same time as Sage.  That's a big step.

And here they are sharing my bed!  Wow, only a few feet from one another.  This is progress!

And this sweet man received the game ball for his excellent participation and effort!  Can you tell he's excited!!!