Monday, June 27, 2016

june adventures!

june flew by as we had a fun and busy start to the summer, and as we geared up for our trip to mexico (where we physically are right now!).  we started our summer travels with a family camping trip...yes, even with lyla. about 15 families from our preschool spent a night in the great outdoors, and we had an absolute blast.  the kids had so much fun - it's amazing how they can entertain themselves for hours in nature - and all slept beautifully in the tents. even lyla was quite the trooper...and i was proud to say she was not the first one awake in the morning! while john and i probably aren't ones to initiate a camping trip, we will happily tag along if someone else is organizing. =)

john got us all set up!

the kids liked to tent-hop and see other's accommodations
snack time!

in less than a year, lya will be scootering alongside

real s'mores!

entertained with some dirt and a stick

lyla became buddies with a 10 year-old girl

new headlamps in action!

finally a use other than reading in bed at home

poor livi woke up to lyla falling on her head

she was not happy 

belly buttons...lyla's obsession

jacks' little baby

lyla is a an expert with her fork now!

our home spa

hanging with grandma susie

she's pleased with her new robe

can't catch me! (as she slams the door)

just one quick call before bedtime

friday afternoon lounging

unsurprisingly, jacks was off playing with a truck

oh lyla...livi's favorite toy

tried to facetime grandma susie, but she didn't answer...

but this guy picked up!!

a weekend treat

she almost bit the cone from the bottom...crisis averted!

do i have something on my face?

all sugared-up and ready for a horsie ride

the cost of a guaranteed smile - 50 cents

father's day gifts in bed

sheila made this cute card for john

playing in the perfect-sized pool (2 ft deep!)

she's finally met her match
tea party with her bud charlotte

park play

she's REALLY feeling music class

it's livi's lucky day!

bubble time

struttin her stuff

the kids' first lyft ride! 

sheila brought them to my work potluck

lyla threw her pizza on the ground the
moment someone walked in with brownies

Monday, June 20, 2016

4 years + 6 months...1 year + 5 months

it's been a fun few weeks - everyone is doing great and enjoying the start of summer!

little miss lyla

i think she's starting to like the photo shoots!

now the big kids' turn

hugs!!!

all smiling...it only took 17 months!

a sense of accomplishment

lyla didn't realize she got the short end of the stick

hydrating in the hot sun

backyard bbq games

quick pit stop on the way back to SF

lyla's first in-n-out fry

someone was pissed that dad forgot to order
a milkshake, so...

she decided to take matters into her own hands

after feasting for ten days, livi's tick decided
she had a full belly and came out on her own

so gross!!!!

john always loves a cleaning buddy

trying out her new gear before we head to mexico!

enjoying a rare afternoon nap

our cutie and her baby

settling the bill

lyla loves her benny

there's nothing like feet on the dinner table
while eating a slice!

having fun in the backyard

it's a team effort to water the tomatoes

morning meet-up

lyla loves following jacks around on his truck

cheerleading tryouts!

and...she made the team

the dinosaur movie is playing at the drive-in 

another long day at the office

a stroll at dusk

quick stop on a scooter adventure

sisters and their cheese

waiting for our burritos

delish!

a special visit to the ice cream shop

playing in the bay

snack break!

time to cut a few inches

instead of a mini snickers, the stylist gave her a
huge bag of m&m's...livi's idea of heaven