We went to the Zoo to ride the train?

We're bored. Day in and day out- we're always trying to find things to do. So yesterday we made a plan: go to the Zoo here in Edmonton for the day. We weren't expecting much for animals, but I remembered seeing a featurette on the news about the new little train there. Right through the admission gate, Max started crying because of the huge Humpty Dumpty. Poor kid, I don't blame him. He had a HUGE bright red mouth, and freaky arms with gigantic hands and a busted off leg. It really was a little scary. So we hurried on to find the train and there is was right in the middle of the Zoo! Max could hardly wait to get on. It does a little loopy around the Zoo and the driver toots the horn and rings the bell. He loved it so much.

The rest of the time, he was telling us to "WATCH OUT FOR THE TRAIN!" No matter what awesome animal- and they did have some notable ones there- he was always checking over his shoulder waiting for the train.

We ate our lunch by a stinky east indian cow paddock and made our way out. We found an awesome little area for kids. There was a mini merry go round and a little train eating area- too bad we didn't know that an hour earlier! Our crackers and cheese might have tasted better sans poop.

All in all we had a super awesome day and Max enjoyed himself. Sam did too, because he could really care less where we are as long as he has his food source. He also thoroughly enjoys Max so that makes it a lot easier!

Here's to today and making another plan!

Inadequate Blogger....

So, I've had an abnormal amount of time lately because Dustin has been home to help- ok do everything with the kids- I've been totally fine in delegating this stuff to him before he goes back to school. Why aren't we out playing around in the city, enjoying the last rays of Sunshine? Because it is like winter here. It is seriously so cold, we had to turn the heater on today...It's AUGUST!!!! Whenever we take Max outside he gets all rigid and says "It's too cold, Mom". So we bake cookies- or pretend to. Back to my original train of thought: I have all this time to catch up on reading everyone else's blogs. My favorite is my sister's blog- I think she is so funny because she talks about how domestically challenged she is. She claims to be unable to cook or clean or function with 3 kids around. Her blog also makes me feel pretty lame about my blogging- she is so good at keeping up to date with everything. I can't help but feel like I may be an inadequate blogger? I'll keep trying to keep up with her - because it seems that's what I'm always doing, but I won't make any promises to be as creative as her . However, Chelle, it's ON for the fastest ironer....

Ch-Ch-Changes

So, going along with my latest ambition to begin this "blogging", I've decided to get rid of my hair. Well, maybe not get rid of it entirely, but mostly. I've already had it cut but I have yet to take a decent picture - as you can tell by my before shots, I'm not the most photogenic person in the world. At the very least I hope you have a good laugh at my stupid expression.
ps- how big is sam getting?!?! SHEESH! He's looking more and more like Dust everyday

catching up

Ok, so there have been a few things happening that I haven't had time to fill everyone in on. You'll have to chalk it up to me being swamped with kids and other stuff. Prepare to be amazed at our family's happenings....



First, most of my sibs made it home for our Wilde reunion. It was pretty awesome to see everyone. I can't believe how much Jason and Wendi's kids have grown up- its ridiculous. Anyway, we all got together the Friday before and went up to Waterton. It was one of the most beautiful days I have ever experienced there- NO WIND! We ran into Linda and the girls with their kids at the picnic site. It was really fun to see everyone together, like when we were growing up. When we got home that night, we all surprised mom and dad with a 40th wedding anniversary celebration. It was great because they didn't suspect.



On Saturday morning, we hit up the Magrath parade where mom and dad had come an hour early to save our seats. All the cousins lined up and caught way too much candy. I still have Max's candy for a reward for using the potty! It was a lot of fun though. After the parade we all met at gram's for the reunion. It was nice to see everyone with their little families. The kids all loved the Astro jump too. Good thinkin mom and dad. Then, like all good things, it had to end. Everyone went home the next day and we were left to help clean up the mess! jokes, it wasn't that bad...



Fast forward a week: Brandon and Shani had Grant blessed so Dustin and I drove down. Dustin picked up his parents from Education Week BYU-I and went on to Texas to hang out with his little brother Spencer. Grant's blessing was great and Max loved playing with Linc. Sam looked like a giant next to the new little guy. I can't believe how much he has grown! Anyway, it was a quick trip and I came home with mom and dad in the back of the Envoy. I don't think I will ever be doing THAT again. Someone should remind me that I'm not super lady and that I will have a hard time with 2 little kids if its 24/7. I'm actually probably being a little overdramatic, but still, it was harder than I had thought.



So here I am, hanging out at my parents' house waiting for Dustin to get back from Texas. It seems we might be moving soon, or be out of a house- so let's hope it isn't the latter. We'll fill everyone in our new address and look forward to hearing from you all. I'll see if I can make my pea brain work to upload pic to this thing. Peace out.