Odds and Ends



So Glad when Daddy comes Home

The Petty family has been under the weather this week.  Colds and sinus congestions a plenty!  However, we've been sure to get out and enjoy the daily springlike actual weather.  We've painted, and colored with crayons, and learned about calling 9-1-1 in emergency.  We haven't had any, but I taught NQ how to unlock my phone and dial the number.  We've also discussed the importance of running to a neighbors house if the phone is not quickly found.  I don't anticipate emergency ---but then who does?

A chilly day at the sand dunes

Nathan has been playing with Easton (a neighbor friend) this week and has had been big enough to walk to his house by himself.  Nathan sometimes worries about getting lost, but has been successful thus far. 



A birthday visit from Grandpa Petty


 We've also tried a new walking/biking path recently that follows along the Virgin River. (It was up beyond where we raced last week.) There are bridges and fun paths that go up above and down near the river.  Ashton probably ran for the first half mile all by his onesy.  Then NQ and I journeyed on for at least another two.


Ashton and Grandpa Petty



 We spent almost all of Saturday with our super friends! (The Harris's)  We climbed a mountain, watched a bald eagle soar, threw rocks, and defied death - as it was quite steep, had pizza, tramp jumping and lots of playing!



Nathan and Mom make a Mario for NQ's room.


 Now is the time to admit, that I, Cami Jo, have learned to play Mario on the Wii.  And, *gulp* it's actually fun.  When Nathan has been extra good, I can fire it up and play with him for reward.

Mom makes an Owl painting for the downstairs bath

We look to create adventure everyday! Swim classes start soon and then on to soccer season!  Life Happens SO FAST!

We were driving around this week when I saw some lovely homes with horse property.  I told NQ that in a few years, when he and Ashton were in School, that I could get a job so we could have horses too.  HOURS later, Nathan say's "I don't want horses." I answered back, "that's okay we don't have to have horses." He replies, "I don't want you to go to work, all I need is Love."  He was sincere and sweet.  What a great boy.