Mom's Birthday

Mom's birthday was May 19th, so she and dad went to a restaurant in Livingston while Aunt Mauray baby-sat us. Aunt Mauray always brings all kinds of really cool stuff. This time, she brought a mini garden tray and seeds that we could plant. She brought cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini and a tomato plant. We all had a really fun time planting!

We also made "Mankillers", which are cucumbers with apple cider vinegar and sugar. They are so good, but I know why they call them "Mankillers"!!!!

Here is the gift basket that Aunt Mauray gave Mom for her birthday.

When mom and dad came back from the restaurant (The Rib & Chop House) in Livingston, they said it wasn't the best restaurant they have been to (and the music was turned up all the way, plus it was the radio kind with all the commercials...).

On Sunday, after Church we went up to the Mammoth playground outside of the old school (now turned into the Mammoth Community Center ) to have a picnic lunch. It was really fun, because it was so pretty and sunny. Dad, Bennett, Preston and Fiona climbed up a big hill after we had lunch. We were all surprised by Fiona and how she climbed up the huge hill with clickety Church shoes!!

Fiona came in from getting soaked by the rain today, and she looked really cute with her Swiss yodeler hat on!

A big package of books arrived in the mail today from Grandma. We were all excited because it is pouring down rain and books are perfect for a day like this! Preston got glasses in a kit that he is wearing right now (he loves them!).

Last night we had Strawberry Shortcakes for dessert and Matilda was eyeing Bennett's. She kept smiling at it!!