Ashley's #1 Songs for #1 Kids Show!

Ashley participated in a summer musical theater camp the last 10 days. She had a lot of fun and learned a lot in such a short time. We had a great time watching her final show Thursday night. The kids sang and danced to top hits by the Beetles, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry. It was so cute and very entertaining! Good job Ashley! We're proud of you!!

A few more firsts

First sink bath, first time in the bouncer, first empty ice-cream cone (devoured to the paper wrapper before we could count to 100).

Sharing Love with Daddy

Father's Day 2011

We kidnapped daddy this morning and took him on a new adventure for father's day! Ashley was up first at 5:20, ten minutes before we had Luke's alarm secretly set for, and we quickly and quietly loaded the car! I got Claire from her bed while the kids went in to wake Tyler, announcing that he needed to get dressed and get in the car. I was waiting in the driveway minutes later when he appeared, laughing half awake and wondering what was going on and where in the world we were going at 5:45am.
We went on an hour long drive to a place highly recommended by friends and neighbors, Boyce Thompson Arboretum. It was so perfect for us! A beautiful (for the desert) botanical garden with hiking trails, and flowers, and shade, and wildlife. We had a really fun time! And now we can highly recommed it to others.
By 8:30 we were ready to go have some breakfast so went to IHOP and came home by 10am. It was a great start to the weekend - and something I knew Tyler would really enjoy. So I'm glad it went off without a hitch - and the kids and I succeeded in our surprise! :)

D-backs vs Giants Game

Aunt Kristen came into town for the Giants game this week. She is a huge fan - and didn't want to pass up the opportunity of great seats here against the diamonbacks! My mom, Ali and I got in on the fun, too, sporting Giants gear (that Kris brought us all!). It was a very fun night out with the girls and the Giants WON - and, equally thrilling, we were on T.V.!! :)




See Kristen and me hamming it up in the third row? This picture was taken of the TV by Drew's phone, then texted to Ali to show we were on, then saved to her camera card and emailed to me. Technology these days!...

First Story Time

Books aren't only chew toys anymore - she likes looking at the pages and hearing daddy read. :)

Another one I can't pass up. Look at this dress Aunt Shonnie sent!

Les Miserables

I got us tickets to Les Mis for Tyler's birthday. We went Saturday and had a great night. He and I have been singing and humming and listening to the songs all weekend. I love my man.

They've Arrived!

Blake and Ali arrived last week! We were more than happy to help them unpack and still can't believe they're here to stay. All that's left now to do is enjoy being together!

Berry Delicious!

Keeping Claire cool with juicy strawberries and fruit smoothie - she was a happy girl!