7.06.2008

Still Alive...barely

I might be exaggerating but its really, really hot here. I should be used to this but it surprises me every summer. I always forget what 91 degrees at 5:30am feels like. We've had a great few weeks...a family reunion in San Diego, a 3-year-old birthday (DREW!) a trip to the lake with the Wallins, a super fun 4th of July and lots of other stuff in-between. (more in the next post) So here are pictures (in totally random order) and the quick update... (WARNING: Ridiculously long blogpost ahead. Only if you really love us will you want to keep reading!)

Drew is a happy kid celebrating his actual birthday with cousins who love him so much they bought him new SUPER JAMMIES - with a cape and everything!


This is my kid who LOVES treats. Any and all treats. He is in heaven.


We had a GREAT dinner with some friends from Eric's work - we just love Nancy and Jeff and their families are so kind. Thanks for a fantastic evening!

We found lots of places for sand to hide.


Ty touched the ocean for the first time...he loved it!


Drew found shells with Great-Grandpa Joe! I just found out a couple of years ago that Grandpa "seeded" the beach. I always thought he was just a really good shell-finder.


My family (minus Joel!) at the big 60th Anniversary Bash at our hotel in La Jolla. Looks like we're in Hawaii...

The walking cousins at Sea World - babies Lauren, Ty and Keslie were in their strollers. FUN!

Celebrating Grandma's 80th Birthday! Her crown says "The Queen"


Almost all the cousins and their kids. We were missing a few but look at the crowd!


Drew learned to Boogie Board...and loved every minute!

Making breakfast for Daddy on Father's Day - Drew tells me he is a good "cooker"
Daddy's old mission buddy P.F. Sundahl dropped in for a visit! We hope you can stay longer next time!


This is Grant...we love Grant. Grant is the lucky son of John and Kelley who we also love oodles.


My boys think they are soooooooooooooo very funny when I ask them to smile for a photo-op.

Ethan and his buddy Crew who were lucky enough to play in the dirt pile - Eric (almost) finished the landscaping!


Daddy got goggles for Father's Day - and a shot with the handsome young men who make him a daddy!


We got a new box of band-aids. And now we need another. Those are Drew's legs.

Boating with the Wallins at Canyon Lake - we LOVE the Wallins! Always up for a good time and thankfully inviting us to come along!

Eric surfs the wake - isn't he HOT!


We played in the mud. Is anyone noticing a theme here? I give LOTS of baths!

We set up the tent in the house - because it's too dang hot outside.