Pool Time

So as most of you all know it has been really hot!!! Today I blew up the pool and the kids went for a dip. They had so much fun. I filled it up just a little because Graham likes to crawl in the pool. It was so cute to see them playing together.

Brooke's swim lesson

Today was the first day Brooke had her swim lessons. She did great!!!! Last year we did individual lessons and she did not like it. This year we thought she might like to try lessons with other children. When we got there she saw one of her friends from preschool. It turned out that she will be in the lessons with her! That helped Brooke a lot. We were so proud of her today!!!

Happy Birthday Heather!!!

We celebrated Heather's birthday(my sister-in law) last night. We had soooo much fun. Everybody came to our house first and we grilled hot dogs before the game. Then we ventured down to downtown to see the Padres play the Tigers. Everyone had a blast! Happy Birthday Heather!!!

Aloha from Maui

We have just returned from our favorite place...Maui. We took the kids for our family trip this summer. They both had a wonderful time and Craig and I had fun too. Graham and Brooke loved the pool. Graham enjoyed taking his naps on the beach and at the pool. We basically did nothing but just RELAX.

Graham eats pasta!

Brooke's new "side bang"

Brooke has been telling me that she wants bangs. I have been trying to explain to her that when you have curly hair your bangs are curly too. The other day she tells me that she just wants a "side bang". I wonder where she has seen that? Practically everyone has a "side bang":)After major convincing I cut her a "side bang". I think it actually looks really cute. She looks so grown up now!!!

Graham's first haircut!

I took Graham to get his haircut last week. He did so good! He almost went to sleep when the lady was cutting it. He looks like a very big boy now! Enjoy the before and after pictures.

Camping with the cousins!!!

We went away this weekend with Craig's sisters family. We had so much fun with the cousins. We fished and went on bike rides daily. It was so nice to just relax and enjoy the beautiful sun!

Here are some pictures of Movie Night!

A Busy Week

So I know that I have been lagging on my blog but it has just been crazy busy here. Last week we ventured to Power House park in Del Mar with my friend Jenny and her daughter. We ended up walking around The Plaza and stopped for sorbet. Brooke loved it! Then Saturday we went to the beach for a while to play. Graham ate sand for the first time. That was fun getting it out of his mouth. Then we went up the hill for a community Movie in the park. The movie was Surf's Up. Of course the kids had a blast!!!

Today was the kids doctors app. Brooke is 31 pounds and was due for four shots( that was an ordeal) Graham is 21 pounds and got two shots. Needless to say it will be an early night :) Enjoy the pics.

Graham's laugh!

Moto Bene

My mom came to stay with us to teach us how to make sauce. We had a lot of fun. The sauce turned out so yummy too! Thanks Mom!!!

Brooke and Graham!

Brooke's Play House

This is Brooke's new play house. Her Nonna and Papa got this for her for her birthday. Pretty much any time we are outside this is where she is playing.

Graham's Nap

This is how I found Graham sleeping. This is the first time he has rolled on his tummy all by himself. Notice he is NOT in his crib. He WILL NOT nap during the day in his crib, only a bed. I do not know what is with our kids. Brooke was the same way!

Our Home

Our family has been wanting us to post a couple of pictures of our new home. These are the kids rooms.

Brooke's room

Graham's Room



Living Room

Family Room