Pima Elementary Spring Carnival 2012

This Saturday was the Spring Carnival at Pima Elementary School.

Marley arrives at the scheduled date and time.

The ladies stop to say hello to the  Pima Panther aka Mr. Whiskers.

They crammed about 50 kids in the spinning strawberry. Nobody was injured and nobody threw up.

The Scottsdale Fire Department showed up and used their water canon to soak everyone.

Marley got a shower...

...But she did not seem to mind.

Friends wait patiently....

...to beat each other up.

Marley makes a fine pugilist.

Field Day 2012 - Pima Elementary School

Thursday was Field Day at Marley's school.

The participants take their positions on the starting line....

And they are off.

Marley switches sacks and gets airborne.

Her hair defies gravity.

Marley races by.

Saturday we stopped by a gathering at the park where Marley picked up some new teeth.

Cheese!



World Wildlife Zoo & Aquarium

This Sunday we celebrated Mom's birthday at the World Wildlife Zoo & Aquarium located in Litchfield Park, AZ. In addition to seeing and feeding the animals, we went on a boat ride, train ride and "sky ride" over the facility.

http://www.wildlifeworld.com/



Mom, Marley & a little green friend.



Marley gives the bird a snack.

A tortoise tries to eat his buddy.

Gray puckers up.

A couple of brave people go down the log flume.

Everyone is a little wet, but otherwise ok.

A local says hi.

Kelly & Marley cruise over the park.

They circle back around.



Gray considers doing a cannonball into the water 50 ft below.

Fortunately a responsible adult restrains him.

You can find more pictures of the World Wildlife Zoo and other adventures at our Flickr website. A link is provided below....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/azsmithstuff/sets/72157629395023003/

Parada Del Sol 2012

Saturday was the annual Parada Del Sol in Scottsdale. It was sunny and 80 degrees. The kids enjoyed the sites, their friends and time in the water.

The gang is ready to have a good time.

Tuesday will be Arizona's 100th year as a state.

Parada Del Sol = Mechanical Bull

Marley escapes without injury.

The girls enjoy watching their friends ride the bull.

Time to roll up your pants and get wet.

Enjoying the shade on a warm day.

Gray and his lady check out the water.

Good times relaxing in the grass.

Weekend in the Park

The kids took advantage of the 75-degree temperatures this weekend and headed out to the park for a picnic and playtime.

Marley wasted no time get dirty in the sand.

She did manage to wash herself off in the fountains.

Hanging out and looking cool.

...or Grayson might actually just be stuck in the fence(?)

Fun on the swings.

And the carousel.

A couple of local celebrities board the train.

Marley hanging around.

Next years Christmas card.

Gray and the train (and some ice cream stains on his shirt).

Do not try this at home.

The sun is setting on Marley as she races across the rooftop.

In other big news, this weekend marked the completion of Phase I of potty training. Grayson has successfully mastered the craft of going #1 in the potty. #2 is still a work in progress.

Can't a guy get some privacy please!

A Video - By Marley Smith