Tucson Bucket List II

 Before Brad left for Texas we had him all to ourselves for a week or two so we took advantage.  We went on a picnic up Madera Canyon with the Singletons and some KFC.  It was nice to escape the heat and enjoy nature.

Kids eating watermelon is the cutest thing ever

We went swimming as a family

and went to the Desert Museum

(its bat ears, for Batman of course)

 These praire dogs where so cute

Tomorrow the movers are coming to pack up our stuff and by the end of the week we will be starting our drive to our future home.

Tucson you have treated us well and will be missed.

my sexy little superhero

Practicing our Superhero pose.

 Be afraid, be very afraid

Carson's Mothers Day Gift

Today in Preschool, Carson brought home a Mother's day present.  Chocolate Chip Cookies, and a little questionnaire about his mom.  It made me laugh and tear up.  Oh the perspective of a child!  I just love him.

My Mom 

I really love it when my mom...makes balloons  (I wonder if he meant water balloons...)

My mom likes to wear...a dance class shirt (????)

My mom always tells me..."Carson, you are a good boy"

The best thing she does is...sing songs, Twinkle Little Star

It makes her happy when...I make Tanner laugh (It really does)

My mom loves to relax by...a bush

I like it when she...likes popping balloons

The best thing she cooks is...eggs and I crack the egg!  (Carson loves fried eggs!)

When my mom shops she likes to buy...lots of toys.

My mom's favorite household chore is...to clean up the toys.

My mom's favorite TV show is...her mom shows.

If she could go on a trip, she would go...the clubhouse.

I love my mom because...I love her to say that I can color.

                                       -Carson Clark age 4

Pima County Fair

We went to the Pima County Fair a couple weekends ago with the Singletons.  It was very spur of the moment and we weren't planning on going, because Brad is not the fair going type, but when Jordan asks of course Brad will say yes.

You should have seen how Carson's face lit up when we pulled into the parking lot and he saw all the rides.  He was so excited and literally kept saying "mom, I'm so excited!"  

 Carson's favorite rides where the roller coasters!  A boy after my own heart.

 The only ride Tanner and Lucy could ride, and they loved it.

We got so lucky at the end of the night.  We had used up all our tickets and where pretty sad that we where done, until Ms Jenny looked down and right at her feet was a card.  When she asked the worker how many tickets where on the card he said $38!  No one was around to asking for it and how where we going to find who lost it?  So their loss was are gain and we got to ride a few more rides that night to the delight of the boys (even the big boys ie: Brad and Jordan).

It was a wonderful night to make lasting memories with our friends before we move.

Its starting

After reading this I know I really can't complain, but Brad left this morning for Texas.  I'll be manning the fort here in Arizona until our house in Texas closes and we can move in at the end of the month.  In 3 weeks.  3 long weeks.  Brad and I have spent some time apart, but not this long and usually I'm at least up in Utah with family to keep me occupied/sane.

Brad said some goodbyes last night to some friends and it really is starting to feel like we are really moving.  Its hard saying goodbyes.  Luckily I still have 3 weeks to say mine.

While the cats are away the mice will play

While Brad and I went to Texas to go house hunting Aunt Marilyn came down to watch the boys.  The boys loved having her here and they did lots of fun things.

The first day we were gone (Sunday) Marilyn was getting ready for church and when she went to look for Tanner she found him like this in the linen closet.  This spot is not unusual for Tanner to play peek a boo in, but Marilyn soon found out that he wasn't playing, he was sleeping!  Yep, he conked out while standing up.  I died laughing when Marilyn texted me this.  Crazy kid. 

While at church a lot of people told Marilyn that we sound a like.  Not that we look a like, but that we sound a like.  Even after she left I had a couple people tell me that.  Weird.  I guess if I ever want to know what I sound like I just need to talk to Marilyn.

Ummm, where's Marilyn supposed to sleep?

Sometimes I forget to take the everyday type pictures.  So I'm glad Marilyn captured this.  The boys having a movie night.

Tanner also got his first black eye at church.  Marilyn swears it was an accident. wink, wink.

Marilyn said our relator stopped by to put up the For Sale sign and Carson told him that we we're moving to Texas.  Thats his newest thing.  Carson will go up to people, tell them we are moving to Texas, and then ask if they will miss him.  He likes the sympathy card.  Carson also thinks that anytime we drive anywhere we are now in Texas.  Sorry kid, not yet.