Summer Review Part A

With Cael starting school last week and Jordan staring school this week, I can officially say that summer is over. I am more than excited to have a daily routine again, and even more excited to have  fewer hours of blank stares sitting in front of the television.  But looking back through pictures and thinking about all the fun we have had this summer, I am really sad to see it end.

So hear is our summer in review...


The 1st annual School's out Camp out. ( Backyard style) 


If you now this Momma, camping in the woods is not for me.  Doing it out in our backyard is perfect!

No wildlife (except for Gus) and I have my very own potty.

Raynel might feel a little differently.

First Lost Tooth (Finally!!!)

This poor kid had to wait until the summer of his first grade year to finally become a man and loose his first tooth. It was a happy day.


The Perfect Summer  Doo

Jordan has really grown up this summer. From long locks to short and sassy.

...oh and don't forget the ear piercing too!

 

 

 

 The Sheriff turned 2!

Stetsons new name is the Sheriff. I don't think there is a need for an explanation.


Swimming, Swimming and More Swimming!

Cael has had the swimming break through this year. For years this kid would be too scared to leave the step at the shallow end of the pool. When he was 3 years old, he was so scared of water that he would scream and hyperventilate if you carried him out into the pool. But that kid is no more! Thanks to a fabulous swimming teacher (the one and only Sabrena Suite-Mangum) and to a wonderful Aunt with a pool. This kid is officially a swimmer!

 

Jordan too has had a great summer of swimming. She loves jumping off the diving board and loves swimming under the water from the step to wherever I am in the pool.

 

Stetson loves the water.  He loves jumping off the side of the pool and loves floating around by himself in his cool monkey life jacket.

Our Many Trips to the Fire Station

 

There is nothing cooler then a dad who is a fireman. So there are many trips to see him... and the fire trucks.

 

Herriman Beach

We love where we live for so many Reasons. But this beach has become a place that our kids just love to go!

We love it more when cousins come too!

The blogging hibernation is over.

 After two years of taking a break from the blogging world, I have decided to wake up from this hibernation and have a try at it again.

I am sad that my last post was introducing Stetson, who is now two. I am sure there have been many fabulous accomplishments and experiences that would be almost impossible to go back and try to update. So for now I will just be happy with a quick update and go forward from here.

Raynel

This hunky fireman is as busy as ever. Working for three fire departments, is just two classes away from his associates degree and has also started is own business. If you are in the need for some amazing custom leather work then this is your guy! Besides being the hardest worker I know, he is also the best husband and dad around. I am reminded everyday how lucky I am that he is mine.

Cael

 

Cant believe that this little man of ours will be turning eight this year. He is so excited for his baptism and is constantly talking about it. He is already making sure that his family and friends have the date free in December. Cael is such a happy boy and is such a great friend and older brother. He has really found a love for ridding horses and has even saved up his own money to buy himself his own cowboy boots and spurs.  In addition to horses, he has found a love for baseball. His team placed 1st after an undefeated season this last spring.  He is looking forward to going back to school and being a big second grader.


Jordan
 

This sassy little thing is 5 going on 35. She is constantly shaking her hips, singing a song and almost always has her feet up in the air. Besides having the cutest hair in town she also has the cutest smile and laugh to go with it. Jordan always likes to make a party out of everything. Her and her friends will often plan parties during there play dates and everyone who is at home is expected to come and is expected to have a fabulous time. Jordan is also really good at making up her own games and loves to make everyone play them with her while traveling in the car. Jordan will be starting Kindergarten this year and has not stopped talking about it since her preschool graduation. If anyone is in a hurry to grow up it is Jordan.

Stetson

This boy is one cool dude!  I think cool is the best way to describe this kid. He is like any typical two year old and is always on the go, but he is also really easy going and just goes with the flow. He is always finding ways to entertain himself.  He has great ninja like skills and loves to be in the action, especially when a good wrestle or cowboy shoot out is taking place. He gives great loves and has a gift of taking up the whole space of a king sized bed. There is not a day that goes by that he does not have us all laughing and thinking he is pretty awesome. There is no doubt that this kid is running the show and we are more then happy to sit back and let him do it.


The Mom

 

As for me I am living the dream of being a stay at home mom. Taking pictures of myself in the car like every other cool person I see. I have taken up running this year and just ran my first 10k a few months ago. Most days I am running around like a crazy person. Not because I am busy, but because I am just that... a crazy person.