Getting caught up

Two weekends ago we went up to Logan to visit the in laws. They had Aaron buy them new computer stuff and he assembled the computers. This is the way to get a fancy computer for less money. He spent the weekend doing that. I took the kids out to a little zoo, the playground, and shopping. I got to see the Graco Nautilus car seat in person. I don't like it. I love the radian even more now. The Nautilus has massive armrests. That is fine for people who don't have full vehicles. We went to Big 5 where sil works and gets an extended family discount. I bought Caitlyn some $40 hiking boots for $13.50. Grandma helped buy Eric a Cars tent set. He sleeps in the tent in his bedroom now.

Wednesday was Emily's first dance class. She loved it. I think she'll do dance this fall. I've got a new piano student to pay for dance. She starts Thursday. Saturday was a busy day. We went to the Pioneer Celebration and did a bunch of crafts. I made the kids do the DUP scavenger hunt to get free tickets to the rodeo. Next we went to the train museum. They went on the motorized train three times and played on the big engine while waiting. Why do parks need playgrounds? Just park and old train engine. In the evening I took the kids who desired to the rodeo. That was Karen and Caitlyn. Karen was very wiggly and it is hard to tell whether she really enjoyed it or not, but Caitlyn certainly did despite freezing. She is planning to participate in "Muttin Bustin'" next rodeo. (She wants to ride a sheep.) Eric wants to go to the next rodeo. Today a homeschooler started summer science classes. I dropped the big girls off even though they complained and said they didn't like science. Later their story changed. They love science. Caitlyn goes to girl scout camp tomorrow. I hope my trip out and back is a safe one. I hate driving to unfamiliar places, especially when they ar far away. It should take me and hour and a half to get to the camp. Ben's staph infection is back. I feel like a bad housekeeper and mom. I'll take him back to the doctor tomorrow morning if possible. Orchestra rehearsal started tonight. Or at least it was supposed to. It was freezing and windy, so music was passed out and we went home.

Oh, the car seat news is that the scenera car seat has these pokey things on the bottom where the harness can catch. I checked Karen's seat and found a snag. That compromises the integrity of the harness, so I called Dorel. They are sending me a new harness. In the meantime I am thankful we have a spare carseat and that Karen is under 30 pounds.