A month with the Ball's

Can I just say that I have done some soul searching and have concluded that I don't think I would get tired of perfect weather year-round. As long as we could drive our kids to snow a few times every winter and we had a few super hot days for swimming, I think I would be perfectly content if it were 70 all year round.
With that said, we have had perfect weather and we are so happy to be outside!!!

Explanation of pics:

The boys have now "competed" in two mountain bike races and Mr Daniel can ride a 2-wheeler at age 3. That's the making of a proud Mikey!

We've been eating more coconut, allowing Mike's to use his machete skills.

Andrew LLLOOOVVVEEEESSS the park! He likes swings, he's a crazy climber, and he loves slides!

Both boys gave a talk in church: Daniel's was on the creation and James's was on following the Prophet.

We have a nest of robins in one of our trees. We've been able to watch it from the beginnings of a nest, to the 3 eggs, to 2 of the eggs hatching. 

Andrew sported a bandaid on the forehead because he pulled the skillet off the counter and onto his head. The same day I couldn't use my hands after I "burnt" them de-seeding thai chili peppers.

Andrew is busy as ever and into everything!

Grandma and Grandpa are home from Mexico.

Ama is home from Mexicali.

And James had quite the weekend where he: graduated from preschool, kissed Jane, had his final soccer game, and SWAM all by himself in the deep end!!! The making of a proud Robin.

All four boys spoiled me on Mother's Day, including a homemade salad from our garden beds.

I visited my old team at Legacy and as much as I love and miss them, I sure don't miss teaching.
We spent a day in Salt Lake at the Zoo, Trader Joe's, and City Creek
The park behind our house is almost finished (Phase 1)
Daniel does not like clothes-- probably because they fall off of him. Hence all of the pant-less pictures.

Boys are fun, happy, and very, very active!

Quotes from James:

Roly-polies are good bugs because they eat grass and they help you mow your lawn. Huh Mom?

Sometimes it takes a long time to poop because you get the big one out and then you have to wait a long time for the small one to come out. 

When James saw an apple logo on a computer he said, "That's means a good computer, huh Mom?"

James: I want Daniel's (balance) Bike.

Me: You can buy one. Or get one for Christmas.

James: Will Santa's elves make it?

Me: Sure

James: I want them to buy one from the store.

James's outline for his talk in Primary: 

President Monson

Prophets teach us to live the gospel by:

- studying the scriptures

- all worthy young men and many young women serve missions

- pay tithing

I know that Prophets teach us to live the gospel. Happy.