World's of Fun!

The boys and I went to World's of Fun last week, so we took a pic of all the rides that we rode. I was worried that it wouldn't be fun since Lucas doesn't like the big roller coasters and the big kids aren't too fond of the little kid rides. But they all had a great attitude.
We all rode this one. It is one of Lucas's fav. He gave it a thumbs up, Eli gave it a thumbs to the side and Noah gave it a thumbs down.

Eli didn't want to be in the pic. But this is the boys King of the Mountain.

This is Eli and Noah on one of those rides that spin you and then drops the floor. After seeing his brothers on it, Lucas decided to try it.

This is the outside of the above ride and all 3 gave it a thumbs up.

Another ride that we all could ride. And all 3 gave a thumbs up.

Lucas is too short to ride this, but let's be honest. He wouldn't ride it even if he was! Noah, Eli and I LOVE this ride. More thumbs up!

The prowler is new this year. Since Eli rode it when we went for his bday, he didn't ride it again. So, Eli, Lucas and I had some snacks. Noah gave it two thumbs up.

The boys brought their money to play some games. Eli won a stuffed dog.

I was shocked that Lucas didn't want to ride this one :). Eli gave it 2 thumbs up and Noah gave it 1.

We moved onto the taxis. I do NOT look forward to the boys being old enough to drive. Above is Eli driving his blue car.

Lucas was a CRAZY driver.

Noah in his red car. All the boys gave the taxi ride a thumbs up.

Lucas likes this ride. So, we all rode it. Lucas gave it a thumbs up. Eli and Noah gave it a thumb to the side.

Noah and Lucas wanted to pose for another pic. Eli didn't.

But I took a pic of him anyway.

Here is a pic of him w/ his prize. Noah tried to jump in and ruin the pic. But it turned out fine.

Lucas moved onto the bumper cars. And rode them 3 times. Thumbs up!

And my boys are way up top. Eli gave this 5 thumbs up and Noah gave it 2.

Next we moved onto Camp Snoopy for Lucas. The big snoopy is a bounce house that Eli tried to go in with Lucas, but he was too tall. Lucas gave it a thumbs up.

Lucas gave the airplane 2 thumbs up. The boys wanted to ride with Lucas but they wouldn't let them.

Lucas LOVES the catepillar rollar coaster. He took turns riding with his brothers. He gave it 10 thmbs up. Eli gave it a thumbs to the side and Noah gave it 0 thumbs up.

Eli and Noah took turns riding this one with Lucas. Lucas gave it a thumbs up but Eli and Noah gave it a thumbs to the side.

Again, Lucas is tall enough for this one. But wouldn't ride it. Surprise, surprise. So, we waited while Noah and Eli rode. Noah and Eli gave it 2 thumbs up.

I forgot to take a pic of this ride until we were down the hill. We all rode it and Eli gave it 3 thumbs up, Lucas gave it 2 and Noah gave it 1 1/2.

The boys wanted to spend every last dollar on games.

Eli won another frog but gave it to Lucas. Then Lucas realized that 1 of the legs was backwards and had to get another one. Quality stuff.

Lucas is too short for this one. Noah gave this 10 thumbs up and Eli gave it 9.

This was the last ride of the night. Lucas and I waited while the other boys rode it. Noah gave it 6 thumbs up and Eli gave it 5. Noah and Eli are hoping that Lucas will start riding the bigger coasters some time soon. But Lucas said not till he is Noah/Eli's age or even older. We will see.

The Adventure of the One Inch Tall Boy by Eli

Okay, here it is. Eli took pics of his book. And here it is. He did such a good job. So, read and enjoy!

School picnic

Friday was the all school picnic. Usually, they go to a nearby park, but this year they just at on the hill on the playground. Eli wanted to do ice cream treats for his bday, and we thought the picnic was a great time. I picked up some drumsticks and went to the school for the picnic.
Lucas chillin'.

Eli and his teacher.

Eli's class singing him Happy Birthday!

Eli's teacher let Eli hang out with Lucas and I after lunch. Lucas had about 15more min before kindergarten started. So, the boys just played for a bit.

Noah eats lunch late and so I hurried home to put away the left over drumsticks and was back at the school before Noah finished his recess. He LOVES having his pic taken. Can't get a pic w/o Noah striking a pose.

See what I mean. Just loves the camera!

I was able to get a pic of his face. But he didn't stay in place for long.

It was a great day for a picnic.

Lucas's teacher isn't going to be there for his last day, so he wanted a pic with her on her last day. Lucas has really enjoyed school this year and can't wait to be in first grade . . . .sniff. . sniff. . . my baby! The year seemed to go by too fast. But all of the boys have done really well and I am proud of them all!

Happy 9th Birthday to Eli!

I had hoped to be on the ball and get this post ready yesterday. But Saturdays festivities wore me out and I wasn't feeling well yesterday. Eli turned 9 yesterday and the fam got together on Saturday to celebrate. After the party, I took Eli and his cousin Scott to Worlds o Fun. We had a great time. I have pics of the boys' school picinic but I wanted to post for Eli's bday first. So, here are some pics.
Tyler showed up in a party mood. :)

My brother Andrew brought a game for the boys to play for a little bit before the party.

Tyler had a front row seat.

Noah did a great job of watching Trevor and keeping him entertained. He is so great with his baby cousins! And then we opened PRESENTS!

Gotta love $. The boys and I got Eli a kit for him to make a model of a cell. He can choose a plant cell, neuron, microbe, etc. So, this summer we will work and building it. So, stay tuned for more pics of that.

A new game for his DS.

A car launcher. Which works really well on the hardwood floors! ;)

A kit for him to build a roller coaster. Eli really loved all of his gifts. He is so creative, so he really wanted stuff that he could build/make. And now it is time for CAKE!

Eli wanted an ice cream cake for his bday. I didn't leave much room for the Jayhawk, but it turned out okay. When Lucas and I were picking out the colors to do the writing on the cake, we thought adding a Jayhawk would be fun. Eli was surprised and loved the cake.

Make a wish!

The birthday boy!

The ice cream cake was a hit.

Noah was feeding Trevor. It was too cute! Noah asked if he could feed Tyler a bite. I told him Noah and that Aunt Julie (who was standing behind him) would not be happy. To which Noah replied, "But Papa gave him some!" . . . . . Uhmmm . . . . . hmmm. . . . . Papa just had a smirk on his face. . . . . Well, to Julie's credit she didn't even flinch. I recall a certain Nana feeding Eli cake at his sister's bday party when Eli was only 9months old. . . . So, I was not shocked. But it was funny!

We quickly cleaned up and then I head off to World's of Fun with Eli and Scott. Noah and Lucas went to my brother's house and spent the night with their cousin Jordan. It was hard on the 3 that were not going, but all in all I think they were great sports about it. They rocked out to guitar hero and lots of fun! Eli wanted the first ride to be the new Prowler. And this is a pic of us standing in line. It was a great day. It was hot and a little muggy, but the lines weren't bad. And the boys got to ride several rides multiple times in a row.

The boys played some games and they won stuffed frogs. Eli played the guessing game and had the guy try to guess the month he was born in. And the guy nailed it, but when he heard Eli's bday was the next day-he let him have a sombrero anyway.

Scotty decided that he wanted me to take him and Eli to World's o Fun for his bday. . . . . . well, at least it would give me 6mo to recuperate. JK! We had a good time and Eli said he really loved his bday!

More to come. . . .

I have had some complaints about my lack of bloggy updates, but I have been busy and haven't had a lot to post about anyway. But today was the school picnic and Eli's bday is this weekend. So, I will have lots to update you guys on. Boys get out of school next week, and hopefully we will have lots of fun adventures to post about. They had their awards today, and Noah was voted friendliest, Eli the best author (I will have to post some of his writing), and Lucas hardest worker and best manners. Makes a Mama proud. Eli also got a certificate for perfect attendance. And Lucas got a World's o Fun/Ocean's o Fun coupon for good attendance. Have a good and safe holiday weekend.