The Beach Fun Has Begun

We HEART the beach! Family fun days at the beach are the best. Does it get any better than this?

Big Bear Biker Boys

My brother Gerry raced up in Big Bear the weekend of Father's Day so we headed up to cheer him on and camp together. What fun! He is such an amazing athlete. He swept! Spending time together is always the highlight. We had both our dads up for a dinner of BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, beans, and corn on the cob. Oh, and of course I made home made ice cream. I love the dads in my life.

Open Ocean

We hit the open ocean with Pops on his boat the SEA LEVEL! We toured the bay for a little while and then took off into the open waters! We saw jelly fish and sea lions and even playful dolphins. The boys fished and then we all stayed the night snuggled inside. Thanks for the fun Pops!

Baby O!

Introducing the newest member of our family! Owen Lee. Our third nephew is so sweet and adorable. We are so happy to add another boy to the bunch. We love you Owie!

Breven's Baptism

Breven was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 01, 2010. So many people came to support him. We are so blessed with loving family and friends. Thanks to everyone for sharing our special day.

Derby Day

Breven entered his first Pinewood Derby! Breven designed a snake on a log and WON a trophy for the SLOWEST derby car. He was such a good sport!

Breven's Birthday Fun

Breven was pretty easy to please for his birthday too! Things that all boys want.........make a bomb........make a cake.......and make a wish! He got to do them all of course. We also went to the movies and zoo with his friend, had a family dinner, had a friend over from school on his real birthday for pizza after his treat in his class! Pretty much spoiled for his birthday which is what it's all about! Happy 8th Breven! We love you.

You can take the boys out of the desert.......

but you can't take the desert out of the boys!

What did they want to do during their spring break? Go tent camping in the desert!

Brad's Birthday Bash

Brad turned 12! Where does it go? It seems to go by faster and faster with each year. Brad wanted to have friends over to stay the night at the new house. I wasn't sure about the house being ready in time but I should have known better. The boys didn't care if the house was ready........they had a refrigerator, washer, and dryer box and an unexplored hill in the back yard! They played in the dirt until it was time for cake and presents and then went back for more! Boys are so easy to please. Happy Birthday Brad. We love you.

Mr. Funny Guy

So Breven brought home a talent show permission slip and said he wanted to learn to play the electric guitar like his bro......in three weeks! I'm glad he's confident, but three weeks is pushing it. I suggested that he enter the talent show with a talent he already has. He said, "O.K. I will do stand up comedy then." Really? Breven cracks us up all the time, but in front of an audience? Sure enough, he rocked the mic and won the title of Brookside Idol 2010! Check out his bit on youTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3E0HfH-ls

Pinch Me, Pinch Me!

Our "mini moon" to Oahu!
Views from the top of Diamond Head Crater.
We hiked it in record time!
Well worth ALL those stairs to climb.........Beautiful Views!
Rainforest hikes are so colorful.
Bryce always prepared with the map.
Amazing tree tops.
World's Best Shaved Ice! I thought my tongue was blue! Not yet.......Must. Eat. More.
Finding the pineapples at Dole.
A stop at the beautiful Laie Temple.
Life in a hammock.
I could get used to this!
Beach walks are the best.
Gettin' my toes wet.
Exploring the tide pools.
Our amazing Turtle Bay Resort!
We kayaked to our own secluded island!
What a wonderful trip this was. Super last minute.......no time to plan.......just drive to AAA, buy two tickets to paradise......and start makin' memories! Thanks for the fun babe! Glad we are still spontaneous after all these years!

Yay for Snow Days!

Yay for snow ball throwin', angel makin', hill sleddin', 4x4 drivin', no school goin' days!