Saturday is a special day...

....it's the day Alec doesn't have to go to work! (well, he doesn't work on Sunday either, but ya know). So we have filled our Saturdays with little family adventures like,

the park...

Antelope Island, to show Flavio (Alec's co-worker from Brazil), the Great Salt Lake...

action shot of Nate's determined fast-walk--always the arms up for balance (much more funny live)

we also went to the zoo...

trying to escape his stroller at every chance

giant thumb

the children's museum...

Owen's favorite--the helicopter

Nathan's favorite--the magnetic PVC ball track

Abigail's favorite--the construction site

We also did Dinosaur Park one day and Lagoon on another, sans camera. (Just wanted to make sure, that as long as I have a blog, I get credit for all the fun things I've done lately. he he)

First Day of Preschool

Owen had his first day of preschool last week, and he absolutely LOVES it! In order to get a reduced tuition, I volunteer in the classroom once a month. I chose the very first day of school to volunteer, imagining that that might be a good adjustment time for Owen. But, he really couldn't have cared less whether I was there or not, he was totally into checking out the toys and playing with his new "friends." He goes on Monday and Wednesday mornings for 2 1/2 hours. When we sent Abigail out the door for school on Thursday, he whined, "How come my school has to be a patterin {pattern}? Because I want to go everyday like Abby!" I have to admit, that sounded pretty good to me, too. When I went to the grocery store with just the baby the other day (who remains strapped into his seat, and doesn't beg to buy anything), there was one way to describe my feelings....pure bliss. But the little preschool break that we do get, will be nice for both of us I'm sure.

Owen's teacher had me fill out a little questionnaire about Owen's favorite things, and I thought I might share his answers....

What is your favorite food? spaghetti and broccoli
What is your favorite color? black, grey and green
What is your favorite animal? dog, wolf, tiger and dinosaurs
What is your favorite indoor activity? puzzles, blocks and trains
What is your favorite outdoor activity? slides, climbing and sand
What is your favorite book? Go Away, Big Green Monster
What is your favorite nursery rhyme? Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
What is your favorite song? Old MacDonald