July 09

Random summer events. It's been a busy summer!

4th of July we went to Dad & Mom's house for a BBQ. The kids played on the slip 'n slide, swam, and did sparklers.

This is totally a random picture, but I love these little feet...and the fact that she's actually taking a nap in this picture. She's quickly out growing her naps.

Last week, Lesley, Sarah, Heather, all the kids, and I went fruit picking. We ended up with about 100 pounds of apricots and peaches. That translates to a heck of a lot of peach and apricot jam. Yum!

Tubing is always a favorite lake activity.

Rob and the kids hopped on the tub while we were slowly moving the houseboat from one cove to another. They started wrestling and having a great time. Allie was so excited, she started jumping on the tube. She took about two bounces, then bounced over the headrest, off the back of the tub, and into the lake. Rob immediately jumped in after her and I jumped on with the rest of the kids. She really wasn't bothered by her unexpected swim in the lake. I just wish I'd gotten it on video.

Maddie loves feeding the ducks at the lake.

These puddle jumpers are great for the little ones learning to swim. Allie loves hers and I think it helped give Maddie the confidence she needed to enjoy the lake.

James and Allie enjoying the slip 'n slide.

JJ's Birthday

James turned 4 last month and had a really fun Spiderman themed party.
(these are in reverse order, but you get the idea.)

There were gifts...

And sweet "Thank yous"

Spiderman cake...

Family & Friends...

Lacy & Papa

Jason & Maddie

Candy to enjoy

A Pinata...

A daring rescue to save Rob from the "Bad Guy" using silly string...

Lots of little Spidermen (& women)...

And fun on the waterslide...

Playing Catch Up

I haven't blogged in a long time and have lots to catch up on as we've been very busy lately. In the middle of May, we got to take a look at our very active little baby. I've been feeling for a long time that this one is a squirmer. When we had our ultrasound done, the tech was surprised by how active he/she is. My midwives have been saying that too. Boy, if this one is more active than Allie has been, I'm in for big trouble! Baby looks good and is growing appropriately.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allie had her pictures done at Sears and she was chosen as the cutest kid in her age group that month, so she's on display at the studio. They weren't her best shots either, she was too in to all the props they had around the room that she hardly stood still enough to get a single picture. But, they still turned out cute enough. Yes, I'm a proud mommy. (Sorry you can't see for yourself. I can't post them here).

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memorial Day weekend, we flew out to Phoenix to visit Mom & Dad F. Steve, Cassie, and the boys were there too so we got to spend some time with them also. We got to meet baby Luke for the first time. He's just as cute as the others boys.

We had a great time. We went swimming a few times, went to the zoo, and just hung out and relaxed. Allie had such a great time swimming and playing with her grandma, papa, and all her cousins. We often don't get to see our oldest niece much when we're there but since she was out of school, we were able to spend a lot of time with her. JP also had a lot of time off work, which is rare, so we were able to see the whole family a lot more than we normally do on a short visit.

Allie had her first K.rispy K.reme donut while we were there. Tim asked her if she liked it and as she savored every bite, she said, "I like donut, WOW!" She also had her first brain-freeze. She was sipping on a slushie when she said, "ahhhh, too much!" We looked back and she was holding her hands up to her forehead. She had some other great sayings on that trip but those are for another time as this post is ridiculously long.

Looking at the monkies

Papa and Allie

Like Daddy, like daughter? Look at those faces!

My little fish

Allie with her only girl cousin on Daddy's side of the family

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This past weekend, we went down to SM for my cousin's wedding. It was a really short trip so we didn't get much in, but we were able to take Allie to the beach for a few minutes. She loved it! She loved running away from the waves (tide was strong and water cold). She wanted to do it over and over. When we told her it was time to go she said, "No, I stay at beach".

The wedding was outside at a beautiful country club. In typical Central Coast fashion, it was foggy and windy so it was quite cold out. But, it was beautiful. We then had appetizers out in a courtyard and then came in for a full sit-down dinner. But, like an idiot I left my camera in our car and rode with someone else to the wedding. Oops, no pics.