4th of July

This year on the 4th we decided to take the kids to the parade. It was the perfect age to start going. We all had so much fun. The kids got dressed up in their red, white, and blue, we waved our flags and celebrated our country. I think this will be the start of a new tradition for us.

Running and playing with other kids before the parade started.

Ethan spent most of the parade with his hand over his ears because it was too loud.

Bridget was really into cheering for everyone that passed by. Ethan loved all the boy scouts.

We all got otter pops handed out at the end. Perfect ending!

Me and my baby

When it comes to Bridget she loves her church dresses. The bigger and the puffier the better. I recently bought Bridget a new dress that came with a matching baby doll dress. Well she instantly went to heaven she was so happy. I was able to get a few cute pics in before church.

Cherry Picking

A few weeks ago we all got up early and heading out to Leona Valley to pick cherries together. What a great idea. We all had so much fun getting the cherries right off the tree. We put them in our bucket to take home and we even got to eat some. Bridget and Ethan were so excited! I was glad that I dressed them in brighter colors because in the orchard it could be very easy to misplace them. But this way they had more freedom to explore a little more and I could see then through the trees. The Cherries that we bought were so good and we devoured them. mmmm. I cant wait till net year, I think this will be a new tradition.

Camping June 2010

We love to go camping at Carpinteria beach. It is my favorite place to get away for a few days. The kids love it! Camping combined with the beach and the candy store and they are happy happy children. We went a few weeks ago and had a great time. Ethan and Bridget are getting so good at riding their bikes that it was hard to keep up after them. They also were loving building sand castles and running away from the water. Did I mention how wonderful it is to be in California? :)

Lakers!

Last week Joseph and I went to game five of the Western Conf Finals for the NBA. Lakers vs. Suns. We had such a fun time. The game was so exciting!!! We had great seats and it came down to the last seconds! Lakers won 103 to 101 with the last shot of the game.


Kobe practicing at the half:

This is the game winning shot!

The Beach

A few months ago my parents bought a tent trailer to go camping, and we have been making good use of it over the last few months. We love to go camping at the beach. We always go to Carpinteria just north of Ventura. Its safe and close to a town and the kids love knowing where to go and what to do. The kids LOVE to play in the sand and ride bikes all over. Its really a wonderful time when we are there.

Dress your best

Bridget loves to help my mom cook dinner. My mom is great and always gives the kids something that they can do to help her in the kitchen. So when you help in the kitchen its important to dress your best right? Bridget thinks so. The other day she ran into the playroom and got all dressed up to help. I thought she was so cute and looked just like lemon meringue from strawberry shortcake. She couldn't have been happier.