Spanish Fork in a day

The kids and I went on a day trip, with the neighbors, to Spanish Fork. Our adventure was inspired by a little story in Utah Valley Magazine. There is an antique store named Confetti Antiques and Books. They had a bathtub full of antique buttons. The kids enjoyed seeing all the old toys and digging through the buttons. I walked away with four dollars in buttons and the kids had some yummy suckers. Thankfully we didn't break anything.

After the antique store we headed down the street for Stone Drug. It's a drug store with a snack bar. Davis got a 47 cent ice cream cone. Tess chose a 25 candy. The candy isle reminded me of Enchanted Lake Pharmacy. I don't think it's there any more. I used to walk there with my friends and get penny and nickle candy. Why don't more store still offer that?

While the kids were outside eating their cones we saw a cute store across the street. When we opened there door it was packed with people. We showed up just in time for the ribbon cutting. Bailee was asked to hold the ribbon ans the boys had a front row seat. Rocket Rebellion is a new store on Main Street, Spanish Fork. They sell 50's looking dress, fun shoes, jewelry, candy and other oddities.

After the ribbon cutting we toured the store. They offered us lemonade, cracker jacks, and cupcakes with little rockets on the top. Davis and Jaxson jumped at the cupcakes. The day continued with more fun. We lunched at Magleby's Fresh, ran through Cherry Tree Cottage fabric store and then on to the park.

A Visit To The Fire Station

Last night there was an open house at our new fire station. Check out the view from the fire house. The kids got to climb all over the ambulance, fire truck and snow blower. I don't think I have heard sirens, in our neighborhood, more than twice in the three years we have lived in Suncrest. I wonder if we will be hearing them more often now that we have a station here. There won't be anyone staffed in the building until July 1st.

I over heard a man ask the fire chief what the cost was for the fire truck. The answer was just

under 400K before adding in all the equipment.

The kids scored fire hats, and you can tell Collin is very happy he got one.

Keeping Busy

What do you do when your spouse is out of town? Last week Mike went on a pioneer trek from Wednesday to Saturday. I will tell you I definitely don't cook healthy meals. We also watch a lot of silly t.v. shows. I started watching a new show on TLC called Cake Boss.

The kids and I were watching old episodes of Cake Boss and Martha Stewart on demand. Davis wouldn't stop bugging about making a six tier cake, and Tess wanted flower cupcakes. I let them decorate a single round cake each. Tess started eating her cake before I had made the frosting.

I tried a new frosting recipe. I made 7 minute frosting. It really took about ten minutes and it was 15 minutes too long for the kids. The taste and texture reminded me of marshmallows. I didn't love it, but the kids thought it was great.

Friday night we had a sleep over with cousins. The kids put together a band and rocked out.

The fans had a good time as well.

We watched movies, ate pizza and stayed up way too late.

While the boys were busy jumping around the play room, the girls and I were hanging in my craft room. I made a cute summer top for my neighbor's birthday. Check out my flickr pool to see a picture.
I also made some baby bibs for Collin. I found this pattern on Chickpea a while back and haven't had the time to make it.

Collin keeps it on and they are the perfect size. I used some scrap material for one side and an old flannel receiving blanket for the other side. I am totally happy I finally made one. (Actually I made three, and I think they are so fabulous I am making more.)

Shopping and Hopping at the Gateway Mall

Davis and his gang kickin it at the mall.

Tess the fashionista loves to accessorize.

Collin is our happy boy. He loves the entertainment from his brother and sister.

Jaxson, Davis and Cole are in awe of the fountains. All in all a good day at the mall.

Summer Buzz

I was thinking it would be fun to grow Davis' hair out. Long and shaggy hair is always cool.

While we were working in the yard our neighbor was buzzing her boys hair. Davis walked over to check things out. Before he knew it, we were talking him into buzzing his hair.

This is the first buzz cut for Cole, Davis and Jaxson. They were feeling pretty "cool" after. Davis loves feeling his hair and even lets Tess rub her hand back and forth. I will have to buzz Davis earlier next summer, he has a funny tan line from where his long hair covered his forehead. No biggie it will be all tan in no time.