Veggies...

Our first zucchini squash 

Bell peppers 

Lots of cherry tomatoes 

Yummy artichokes, we have already enjoyed many artichokes this season! 

Cauliflower 

Broccoli 

Eggplant

Happy Father's Day

Kids relaxing with their Daddy on the hammock.

They had a great day with Dad at home, then we went to church and even had a little chocolate chip peanut butter cake to end the celebration.

Corben made Daddy a painted picture frame at preschool, so precious!

Cousin Birthday

We drove to Cousin Eli's birthday party and had a fun day with cousins.

I am hoping Kara posts some pictures so I can snag them to put on my blog...I only took two pictures.

Cousin Colby and Corben 

Mason Kate and Corben both playing the ballon games.

Watermelon

Corben enjoying watermelon at a BBQ.

The picture is blurry and his face looks like he did not enjoy it....but he really loved it and ate two whole pieces!

This little guy is ready for summer!

Best Shopping cart...

We finally found the best shopping cart ever....at Target.

Designed perfectly for my "almost twins".

It was quite large to maneuver, but worth the work to see them enjoy the ride!

Motorcycles

Corben found this motorcycle in an ad and has been asking for it for weeks.

We discussed: no crying at preschool, no potty accidents, talking and learning at school....

well he has done all those things and the teacher the last few weeks has commented on his big improvements and learning...hooray for Corben! 

Well....Corben insisted Mason needed a motorcycle too! 

Happy boy! 

He really loves taking Mason for rides, even though he has to go on the slower speed

She is real good and puts her feet up on top, so she doesn't push the foot pedal with brother. 

Going for a ride 

Mason happy she is finally in front of brother, normally he speeds off 

Yep....brother is leading the way! 

I must say...she really loves her motorcycle too!

1st Swim in our pool

Finished pool 

Corben & Mason with all their gear on ready to swim 

It's June 1st and a little chilly outside...so the pool is a little cold

or "really freezing" as Corben said! 

Love the rock detail we did and the large patio

also notice the third turtle, this will be good for the kids to swim to the step 

They ventured to the first step and a little on the second, they swam to the wall and kicked.

Great first day in the pool

Fire Station with Daddy

The kids loved the maps on the walls....

just like in the Curious George book when he visits a fire station! 

Matching Daddy in their blue and white outfits  

The old red engine is always a favorite! 

Notice their fire badge stickers...similar to Daddy's fire badge 

Mason and Daddy

The hose room 

Sitting in the engine testing all the equipment! 

Corben is really into letters and liked that Daddy's jacket said our last name! 

Trying on Daddy's boots 

Corben was asking about a lot of equipment this time....

and he specifically asked to see a fire axe! 

Sitting in the driver's seat 

Big smile! 

Mason just loved sitting in the driver's seat!

Corben, Mason and Daddy 

Corben & Mason 

Daddy showing Mason a fire hose 

Mason and Corben holding the fire hose!

Last swimming lesson & our pool is finished and filling up with water!

Mason swimming and kicking to Jason 

Corben getting better and swimming up to the wall and grabbing on 

Jumping in feet first....not his typical belly flop!

Corben giving the thumb's up! Our pool is finished 

Notice we will be swimming with turtles every day! 

Slowly the pool is filling up 

Caleb's "special seat and step"...turned out great.

Umbrella holes on the seat and one for the step and Caleb plans to make a removable table

Passed final inspection...

Caleb installed the entire fence...

he even got to weld some together and leveling was quite the task! 

Our rock accent around the raised patio! 

Corben and Mason love coming down on the steps and ask daily when we are putting water in the pool..

well good news kids...we passed final inspection, tomorrow they put in the plaster and we fill up the pool!  Yippee!!   

Cleaned and prepped and ready for plaster!