Bezi Bezi Bay

Family day at the local water park.  We've had a season pass and today we talked Bill into going with us.  It was a fun day.

Keeping busy

We've been enjoying a lot of end of summer activities.   We took the kids to their first Clipper's game, had picnics and spent the day with Daddy at the zoo.  It's hard to believe that in a few short days, we'll be back to school!

Our New House

Most of our summer has been dedicated to find the right new house for our family.   It's been an involved, but fun process.   We are happy to report that we have found the right house and things are moving along well.   The house, neighborhood and school are all what we are looking for.  In fact, Lily will be going to the same elementary and will likely not be redistricted   The plan is to close on the home late August, finish the basement and get all the new furniture in during September and move completely by October.   Here's a photo collage of our new home:

Celebrating our Family of Four

Three years ago today, we became a family of four.   When he first came home, Andrew was a tiny, wirey baby.  However, we'd soon learn that he may have been small, but boy was he mighty.   He had such an unusual amount of physical strength for his size.  Still does.   Over the past 3 years, we've had the priveledge and joy to see Andrew become such a funny, intelligent, talkative, sweet, naughty and silly little boy.   We love him so much!  Yesterday, we celebrated our family day with a trip to the toy store, dinner out at a "fire restaurant" i.e. a hibachi grill, and an evening on the beach.    It was perfect!

School's Out for Summer!

Can you believe it?  Lily is done with first grade.   She had a great year with her teachers and buddies.  She's also done so well academically.   We are so proud of her!

Summer is Here!

Cookouts, festivals, family and friends!   Summer is here!

Our Easter Festiviities

Let's Go Fly a Kite

For the first time ever, 99 cent kites worked beautifully at the park.   It was a fun little purchase that yielded a post dinner park visit.    With the weather perfect, we went to the neighborhood park flew kites, fed the geese and blew some bubbles.    Of course, many of neighborhood pals joined us.    It just felt good to be outside. 

Photo session turns into a tickle fest....................