Fourth of July 2015

We always have a 4th of July party but this year we decided to take a break.  It honestly broke my heart but it was nice to not have the stress (or the cleanup).  I've been so busy I didn't even decorate my house.  July 4th is one of my favorite holidays so it was crushing that I ran out of time to decorate:(

Instead we celebrated at the Marsh's.  They throw the BEST parties and we had so much fun!  It was a bbq and pool party and tons of fireworks!  Thank you Mike, Pam, and Tinsley for having us.

Here's our gear prior to the 4th.  Love getting in the spirit:

This is what half of my photos look like these days.  Of course I don't post them but I thought I'd share this funniness.

Here's the day of:

Addi and Madi playing together.  Rhyming names and born days apart.

Virgin jello shots for the kiddos.

Snow cone fun.

Only a small amount of fireworks to light off.

Emily calls the Freitas cousins her "cousins."  She loves them; it's so cute!!!  Love that we're carrying on the Foreman/Freitas tradition.  Love this family so much!

Mommy Monday- Pump It Up

During the summer we're trying to keep the playdates regular to keep the summer fun!  Recently we went to Pump It Up in Madera with our friends the Patricio's and the Green's.  It was $8 per child and one accompanying adult was free.  From 10-11:30 was for children under 6.  Emily had tons of fun jumping and sliding.  Madi really liked it too.  Although I will say that we all liked Skywalk more than Pump It Up.

Supper Sunday-One Pan- Chicken, Potatoes, and Greens

One Pan- Chicken, Potatoes, and Greens

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts
4 medium red potatoes
Green beans with ends cut off (or canned green beans)
1/2 stick of butter, melted 
Ranch dressing mix packet

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Cut the chicken breasts in half. Cut the potatoes in to small chunks. Spray the bottom of a 13x9 pan, put the chicken in the middle, potatoes on one side and green beans on the other side. Top with half a package of ranch dressing mix and pour melted butter over the top.  Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for about an hour!

Fresno/Clovis Summer Fun Bucket List

Looking for fun ideas and activities for this summer?  Here is our Summer Fun Bucket List...

Families/Adults

(Click on links for more info)

A baseball game at the Grizzly Stadium
   May I recommend $2 Tuesdays and Tecate Thursdays
Millerton Lake
The Island
Wild Water Adventures
Chuck Wagon in Sanger
  This is a staple in Sanger and is ole fashion American junk food
Sugar Pine Railroad near Bass Lake
  They have 30 and 60 minute rides as well as Moonlight ride, BBQ, and campfire.
Gazebo Gardens
  From 5-9 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays- Food Trucks, Live Music, and a Beer Garden

Shinzen Gardens in Woodward Park
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Bravo Farms
  They have dining, shopping, and animals
Todd Beamer Park
  Play equipment, snow cone stand, and water features.  9797 N Maple Fresno, CA 93720
Skywalk
  They have trampolines, ramps, trapeze, ninja warrior course, slack lines, and more.  Monday thru    Friday from 10-11 am is for kids 6 and under.

 
Pump It Up
  They have Open Jump every weekday from 10-11:30 for children 6 and under.  It's $8/ child and one adult is free.  On Monday evenings from 4-6 pm they have Open Pizza Jump Night for $10.95 per child and $4.95 per adult from ages 14 and under.  On Tuesdays from 4-6 pm they have Open Glow Jump for $10 per child and one adult is free for ages 14 and under.

Kids

Gymnastics Beat
  They have summer camps and Open Gym
Fresno Country Libraries
  See previous post for more info

Color Me Mine
  Every Monday Kids 12 and under receive 50% off the studio fee
Young Chef's Academy
  They have lots of camps and special events during the summer


Things pictured are ones we've CHECKED off our bucket list already:)

How to Make a Fabric Garland

Supplies:

Fabric (Every 10" of completed garland will require 14 fabric strips)

Ruler

Fabric Scissors

Ribbon

Directions:

Cut the fabric into 2" strips and about 22" long.  Cut ribbon to desired length.  I attached mine to bed posts to assemble the garland. Fold a fabric strip in half, open the loop, pull the opposite ends of the fabric strip thru the loop around your ribbon, and tighten into a knot. Repeat with each strip, sliding them close together, until you reach your desired length.

Summer Fun- Playdate with Tinsley

Last weekend Tinsley and Auntie Pammy came over to play.  Emily and Tinsley had lots of fun and fought like sisters.  I was laughing because Emily seriously is always so sweet when we have other play dates but she must know that Tinsley is family because she fought with her like she was her sister!  Anyways they played, snacked, and had a picnic together.  Thanks Pam and Tinsley for coming to play with us!

Selfie Sunday!!!