Mud Monsters and Bunk Beds

The other day (a week ago last Friday, I'm a little behind on the blog), I decided just to let the kids get as messy as they wanted in the backyard. While watering the lemon tree, a muddy puddle formed which Ephraim found irresistible. He was muddy up to his knees and up to his elbows. His hat had his mud handprints on it. Gabriel was more interested in the hose and making it "rain" on us. We had fun.

Last weekend we had a great day. We started off by going to a few stores (after doing lots of online research) to look at bunk beds. We found one we really liked and got a great deal on it. On Wednesday afternoon it was delivered. It is the perfect thing for Gabriel, my climber. At last he has furniture he's allowed to climb on in the house. Within 24 hours, Ephraim could slowly make his way all the way up the ladder by himself too.

Arrgh, matey! Ephraim likes hats.

This holiday weekend was Paul's younger brother Josh's wedding. My mom came over to watch the boys and Paul took Friday off work. We went out on a date on our way to Modesto. We helped Paul's mom with the rehearsal dinner (at Lynnessa's house). Then Paul ran an Aspect game as part of the bachelor party while the girls staying at Lynnessa's house went out to see the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The wedding on Saturday was beautiful. Josh looked so handsome in his marine dress uniform. Paul and I had a lot of fun at the outdoor backyard wedding even though it rained on and off.