Rocky and Smokey

Teen 2 got two new little baby dwarf hamsters today. They ate so cute!!

Chrysalis Time!!

They've been in this state for a few days. Hopefully we'll have butterflies by the end of the week or first of next week!

It's Official!!

Teen 1 is 15 now, which in our great state means he's old enough for a driving learner's permit. I refused to take him in until he took at least 2 practice tests online. He did those yesterday morning and asked to go in, so I took him and he passed!! He now has his learner's permit. I had some errands to do yesterday, so he drove me around. Holy Cow!! He's not too bad, but he will get better, right?! If I don't die of a heart attack first...

Caterpillars

Bedums got a butterfly habitat for her birthday. I finally got around to ordering the caterpillars. They came a few days ago. They've already grown a lot--I forgot to get pics when they first arrived, but I'll try to do better. 

Almost ready for a chrysalis

They should be making their chrysalises soon.

Happy Birthday, Jon!! On July 2nd...

Jon had a birthday, shout hooray!! Or not. He wasn't too excited to turn another year older. I try to make things fun, but it doesn't work well when you get older. Ha!

See if you can guess how old he is? Teen 2 did the candles in a tricky way and Bedums did the words. Fun. The flames were a little out of control because of the ceiling fan, but it's all good.

Vacation Day 7

This was a fun day!! We drove along the Historic Route 66 for a bit. We also went to the Four Corners and Mesa Verde. There is a famous ancient city there and we toured another less-known one. I could tell we were getting tired by this point though...

In 4 states at once

Buggins

Teen 1

Teen 2

Bedums

Each kid in a different state. Bedums wanted to be in UT and was mad she wasn't. She was in New Mexico. Teen1 in Colorado, Teen 2 in Arizona, and Buggins in UT.

Me

Family shot--I had to get a foot in a different state. :)

Ruins

AMAZING!!