So I ordered a number of different products to help them in their journey as well as an incentive, yes a bribes. They have been working really hard and I am proud of them. I will make sure to take pictures of the luscious long nails when we get there! 
It is spring break this week and boy do we have a load of fun planned! First we started with using the oil pastels, something I never let them use because of my fear of a terrible mess. 
It was anti-climatic when we realized they were too much like crayons. I remember them way more messy. I wonder if they have changed. Sadly Peter came down with a fever and flu-like symptoms so monday was a tv/videogame/nap taking kind of day. 
Tuesday was some errands and a trip to the UW Geology Museum. The museum also has fossils, meteorites and some bones! 
This is a mastadon that was found here in WI and a duck billed creature! 
Watch out boys, that T-Rex is going to eat you! 
Jamison wanted to take a picture...he thought this was cool. 
Peter's turn for the picture. He was in heaven! calcite, Thomsonite, geodes, amethyst oh my! My favorite was when we were in the Illuminating rock room and pushed the button for the black light to come on. Peter was so excited and leaned into take a closer look at the super cool glowing rocks that he wacked his head on the glass. He was totally embarrassed even though there was no one else there. Poor guy, I think he could have spent the whole morning there! I am sure we will be going there again and again!
Tonight was another big night for Jamison. Belt graduation! He gets to show off some of his skills he has been working on. Too bad his mother could not catch a kick in action....darn delay in the camera. This the the front leg round kick. 
And then the end of the back leg wheel kick.
Way to Go Jamison!!! 
Look at that smile from ear to ear! 
We have decided to take a break from the martial arts to enjoy and take advantage of all the park and rec summer activities. Jamison would have signed up for everything in the catalog if he could. But he is learning that you cant do it all! Now some videos catching some of the action!Here Jamison has to keep his position with out Phoenix rolling him over.
I guess Jamison thinks the stiff arm to the face is the best tactic.
Jamison was then matched up with Dixion, a little guy, Listen carefully to what sounds like a baby lion growling, that would be Dixon.
Jamison was then matched up with a blackbelt older kid, but I was sidetracked watching Mr. Tracey take on Dixon. More fun to come!
We need green grass, warmer temperatures! Saturday was a really nice day so we took to the woods at Govenor Dodge State Park. Hiking to Stephen's Falls was a little treacherous but we made it. 
The water was cold! 
and even colder when it is in your shoe!
"Hey Peter, lets climb the rocks" You dont have to ask the boys twice if they want to climb rocks.
It was actually safer to climb up this way then it was to take the path! 
I am confused....i have a sweatshirt and there is still snow....please let spring come soon! 
We were not planning on doing this but we ended up shopping for bikes. Those darn boys grew too much over the winter and looked just plan silly on their old bikes. I think the boys found their perfect bike...cool colors, a little extra bling (hand break and what ever those things are that stick out of the front wheel) and oddly not as heavy as their old ones. 
It took Jamison a little longer to find his but the red Nascar with yellow tires seem to be the "fastest" 
Field testing....in the parking lots where you can make all the circles you want! 
Cant wait to hit the trails (which are sadly still snow covered and super muddy)
Snow is melting...and the boys wanted to get outside...great! AND all on their own the dug out the baseball gloves and baseball and started tossing it back and forth. I was amazed! They were getting along, they started a game and they were not breaking anything. We had to capture that rare event on "film". Three minutes after this picture Jamison came in crying saying that Peter bent his fingers backwards and Peter yelled "well you slammed the door on me". So I think I was dreaming. 
Friday nights are game night around here! and boy do they get exciting! Imagine....a nice family game evolving to this....Oh, ya. When you dance all crazy you have to take your shirt off! I cant wait for spring when we can get outside and burn off some of this energy!
The before picture.
Man, he was excited and happy! He can now join the ranks of all of his other classmates and is no longer the last 1st grader to not have lost a tooth, that would be Peter. Peter does not contain his jealousy well. In tears he admitted to hitting his teeth on the edge of his dresser in hopes that is will loosen some of his. We had to have a little talk. We assured him that his teeth will come out and that it will happen soon. And for him when it does, they will probably come out at the same time and he wont be able to eat corn on the cob. He still did not care and cried himself to sleep. poor guy. The tooth fairy now knows where we live and will probably be a frequent visitor over the next year. There are a lot of teeth to come out! She better stock up on those dollar coins!
The first thing they had to do....gogo poker! I guess its in their genes. 
Gpa cleared off an area on the lake for skating, hockey and broomball. The boys did much better on the skates this year.....surprising well. I hope they dont want to play real hockey. 
Jamison looks pretty natural on those skates! He started off wearing the bike helmut but then took it off and surprisingly no one bonked their heads! 
With out skates Pat fell, we all laughed....and then I did it. The difference was that I had the camera so there was no proof that I fell. Did I say that I fell..of course i didnt. 
After some crazy fun everyone needs a nap, it could be on a couch, or a bed or in Gpa's closet. you can choose. 
Day two, more skating! or falling. Depends if you look at the glass half full or half empty. 
Hockey anyone?? 
Gpa was out fishing and caught this guy....his name is "Swimmy" 
Swimmy tasted good. 
and so did the rootbeer floats. I wonder if Tim felt like momma bird feeding all of her baby chicks? 
Version 2 of the cullen couch picture. It has been about two years since the last one. 
How many Cullen boys can you fit in a hottub?
You know this kid is a Cullen.....that is brick cheese. Peter smelled like dirty socks for the rest of the day! peeyew! 
Gma borrowed a death mobile...i mean snowmobile for the day. Man I am nervous around machines like that. Pat promised to be smart and stay safe. Jamison came off with a giant smile and a thumbs up. 
Peter wasnt thrilled and has no desire to ride again. 
That reconfirms my thoughts that although Peter is a spitting image of his dad....he is more like me! 
Gpa is sporting the Grizzly Adams beard while giving Finn a ride on the 4 wheeler. 
Did anyone say peanuts! Watch the stampede out to the fishing shack. 
Thanks gma and gpa for a great weekend and thanks to the east coast cullens for their visit!
Now we just have to remember the combination! 
It has been super warm around here and the snow has been seriously melting! The boys were able to get outside and launch their sling shot rockets that they got for christmas. 
And boy! can they go far! Cant wait until one lands on the roof!
The boys have never been to a circus, and the Shriners are in town...
So "Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls....!" 
There were tigers and elephants, jumping dogs, BMX bikes, motorcross bike tricks, a human cannon ball and much much more!. I was a little disappointed that there was not a small car with 20 clowns, but I was ok with that. I am not a fan of clowns. 
The boys were also excited that there were snow cones and cotton candy! 
Excited until Jamison started to feel sick and said that the cotton candy tastes like sugary fur. I dont think he is going to have cotton candy anymore. The boys thought that it was funny that the announcer lady changed clothes like 6 times during the whole show. That was a lot of work! 
Fun was had by all! Thank you Shriners for putting on a good show!
