California Fun

This last weekend we got to go to California and stay with the Vongsawads in San Diego. We went for Tyler's 10 year high school reunion which of course we have no pictures of (snooze...), but we did get lots of pictures of all the fun we had, especially our time hanging out at the beach in Oceanside.

Of course there is no pictures of me. That's what happens when dad is out having fun playing!

Off to Knotts Berry Farm we go!

We also celebrated Aiden and Adi's birthday since the Vongsawads missed it. Adi got to eat her first piece of cake and Aiden got his first real camera.

Sundance

A week or so ago, our family headed up to Sundance for a lift ride/hike/picnic. It was great, except for a couple of mishaps. #1- I forgot the bread for the sandwiches. So we had meat and cheese roll ups. #2- I made the mistake of mentioning bears, so the whole time we were eating Sam and Aiden wanted to leave so the bears wouldn't get them. It made Sam so upset she turned into an instant grump. Tyler had to take her away for a time out. Note to mothers: Don't mention bears in the mountains!

Pretty view!

Adi walking

To all of those that care... I think it's official that our baby girl is walking! She loves it and is so happy. Now whats next? Oh yeah, getting her to go down the stairs on her own so we don't need chairs and gates blocking all of our stairs... and we have a lot of them.

So, I have been telling my kids that I would paint them an ocean in their play room (partially so they would actually play down there), and I have finally done it... thanks to the artistry of a childrens book that I was successfully able to copy. The kids love it, and I had a ton of fun doing it. I think I'm going to take up painting. As in, taking other people's ideas and copying them. I'm very good at that.


They love the whale!

The "pinnapple under the sea" was painted for my mom.

Tyler participated this weekend in the Echo Reservoir Triathlon for his second year. He shaved 7 minutes off his last years time. He also looked a lot better out there than he did last year.

YAY!!!! He finished!His cousin Emily did the triathlon as well. Tylers goal was to finish before her, which he did, but then again she started 15 minutes after him. I do think she beat his time though.

Aiden and Sam got their face painted with hearts and dragons, compliments of Pop. Mike came as well thank goodness. I wouldn't have been able to take care of the kids without him. Thank you Pop!

Sam's tribute to Michael Jackson

I found Sam listening to the Ipod and dancing. I saw that she was dancing to Thriller and I couldn't resist posting it.

Happy 4th of July!

We had a fun day in Provo for the 4th. We did some swimming, so BBQ-ing with some friends and family, and of course fireworks! When we were done with ours we got to watch the Stadium of Fire's firework show from our front porch.

Adi has firecrakers coming out of her head!

Samantha played with the "snakes" and then rubbed her face. Aiden loves the smokeballs.
Tum and Jaime joined us for the festivities.