Little Bees

Jaden asked me how the bees got honey to the store. So...we got some antennae & stingers on, gathered the nectar from the flowers around the kitchen, and delivered it to the honeycomb.

(Little bee never got any nectar back to the hive; she drank all hers)

Then the lovely bee keeper gathered the honey.

(Don't worry, we didn't eat any of our "honey".)

Rain, rain, don't go away!

The last couple of weeks, we have had 2 days of rain. Though it only lasts for about 5 minutes, it's a nice little break from the heat for a few minutes. So we always have to run outside and play! The first day, the kids we so excited. They thought it was Winter, and had to get their big coats on.

After a couple of minutes, Zoee decided it felt more like a bathtub than a Winter storm! :)

Ice Skating Arizonans

Seminary Opening Social

Okay, so we're not really Arizonans, so we had a great time. It was kind of funny to watch some of the real Arizonans maneuver around on the ice, though! :)

Pinata!

Jaden asked for a pinata for his birthday. I remembered making them as a kid, and the good old internet gave me a few reminder tips. Jaden requested a "Cowboy Jaden" and a "Lucky Horse." He did a great job helping with them. Zoee (sporting her lovely plastic pants - yes, once you hit 2 in this house, mom's done with the diapers, ugh!) on the otherhand, was not such a great help. She rubbed the glue all over in Jaden's hair. As put out as he was, Jaden dealt with her oh, so patiently. Once we got the pinatas done, Jaden decided he didn't want to invite anyone to his party, because he didn't want to share the candy! :) I finally got him talked into sharing. I did take the face off the "Cowboy Jaden" before I let anyone swing a bat at it, though. Pinata breaking pics will be coming soon!

I was just showing Jaden these pictures and singing to him, "Who's makin' a pinata there?" He responded with singing to me, "Who's makin' a mess in Jadey's hair?" That made me smile. He's now learned to speak too well to give me very many Jadenisms anymore, so I really appreciate his witty little funnies! 

Zoee Turns 2!