Day At the Aquarium

Kevin's parents came up and spent the weekend with us. They were ever so kind to bring some bricks so we could block in gaps around the fence. It looks really nice and I don't have to worry about small dogs getting into the yard or Freya getting out. Works wonders and like I said, looks great!

After getting those put down, it was lunch time, so we headed over to the main base and had Arby's for lunch. Nothing tastes better! lol.

Then we drove around looking for the old Vehicle Maintenance, which after a half hour of driving, finally found tucked back out of the way. It was fun.

After our adventure around the base, we headed over to Mandalay Bay for the Shark Reef Aquarium. Of course we hadn't told Derric this, so he got a wonderful surprise. While in line to get tickets, we kept telling him we were getting Subway since it was next door to the ticket area. He was getting so frustrated, but that was ok, it kept him excited.

Derric had a blast inside. He so enjoyed every exhibit and he was so knowledgeable with just about everything. Grandma and Grandpa were getting more knowledge then I am sure they cared for, but they enjoyed him sharing what he knew. And we were all impressed with just how much the little tour guide knew as we walked around. Those apps really taught him a LOT.

A Couple Hours of Archery

Took the kids to the Track & Skeet range today to see how Dokota and Kauchana took to archery.

They really enjoyed it lol. Dokota is a natural left handed archer, while Kauchana is a natural right handed archer. Might have to look into getting them their own gear. Here are some pictures of today's adventure.

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I am really glad they had fun. Looking to head back next week. Sadly the range is really only open (for renting supplies) Thursday and Friday, so until we can get them their own supplies, we are limited on when we can go, since Kauchana's work schedule and Derric's school schedule. Might look into Derric also starting to shoot, kinda curious if he will be right handed or left.

A Spring Day

After school today, I took the kids to the big park on base. It was a fight to get Derric to go, one that resulted in him having a major meltdown and crying fit. I think four years in an apartment wasn't that great for him, he doesn't like going outside now. It is such an odd behavior. I think the meltdown was a mixture of him just not wanting to go to the park, and me trying to get him into sandals. Whenever we change his shoes, even when he out grows a pair, it is always an adjustment and lots of meltdowns. So the sandals were just a cherry to the top of an already meltdown.

Once there, he opened up and started playing with the rest of us. First it was fun with Cody pushing Xavier on the tire swing. Then we moved over to the swings, and from there the marry-go-round. We spent a good hour and half having fun. Pictures are posted on the picture site, stop by and take a look. The kids have grown so much!