I love that she offers “Mini-Sessions” for the Christmas Holiday. Jenna has a way of capturing the personality of each family member in her photos. It’s definitely a special talent. We absolutely love all our photos and can’t wait for our family to see them on our Xmas card.
We want to start a family tradition of going to Bear Valley to spend the Fourth of July with Pappy and Grammy. Unfortunately, the twins got sick right before we left (go figure!) so our vision of obliterated fun and utter relaxation for 5 days was sold a little short. But thats okay, my kids never seem to be phased, they were still super troopers. That being said, on the drive up to their house, Zoey kept saying that she couldn’t wait to play with Thumper and Bambi. She truly believed that they’d be waiting for her and willing to do somersaults in the grass. Visits up here are never uneventful and so relaxing at the same time because you are literally forced to slow down. Plus, we pretty much have no agenda…it’s like Hawaii time.
You can barely see in this photo but there is a mommy deer with her twin fawns ( so I told Zoey and Hayden).
More deer.
Feeding the ducks.
I used this box for tires on the little box cars I made Zoey and Hayden (box car picture next) and they played hop scotch on it.
Tractor Rides with Pappy.
You’re next.
I’m going to get on my bike and race you Pappy
Can I help you push it back to the grass, pappy? I’m strong!
These pictures are the depiction of joy, love and free spirit. I love these kids so much. Everything they do is filled with energy, a loving spirit and pure joy.
Ready, Set, Go!!!
The twins and I headed to the Poway Train Depot today. I have been wanting to have a picnic here for a while and so glad we did because it was so much fun. Zoey was totally freaked out at first but once she got on the train she was fine. Hayden was overjoyed the entire ride. He wanted to go over and over again.
I love our new neighborhood! They have an annual Fourth of July parade and it spans block after block after block. Lots of local shops, companies, etc. participate and it appears people from all over come to celebrate. So much fun.
Parade!!!! Where’s the Marching Band? There wasn’t one. 😦 We heard that for an entire month.
So patriotic.
Mike, Tracy and Dog Arnold.
Blocks and blocks of people.
We celebrated Memorial Day in the OC with my Brother Barry, SIL Amy, Nieces Lane and Brittney, Sister Tyra and BIL Mugs. Their house is party central. All the neighbors and kids came over to BBQ. Zoey and Hayden has such a blast.
The kids (big and small) wanted to ride on the balance bikes…”check out our cool park down the hill.” “How do we get there?”
Bubble fun.
Lane attempting to ride the balance bike.
Tyra relaxing.
Brit and Sebastian are also relaxing
Stop! Stop! Stop!!! 🙂
Zoey and her new Ariel bathing suit…Thanks Aunt Tyra.
I was a little hesitant to take Zoey and Hayden to a play considering they’d have to be still for 90 minutes. I am so THANKFUL the Howe family invited us to go because it was so worth it and the kids did so good. Zoey and Hayden received the coolest gift from a family member a Peter Pan and Tinkerbell costume and have been obsessed with these characters since. That being said, it was delightful watching their faces glow as these characters came to life. Such a fun night.
Check out the fishes, Zoey. Charlotte is Hayden and Zoey’s BFF for life.
I like fish
I’m Tinkerbell
come back Tinkerbell
We met up with Zoey’s best friend in the entire world Lyla Bear in Carlsbad to pick strawberries. This was the first time our families got together and we had so much fun and as you can see so did the kids. Zoey and Hayden go to preschool with Lyla. We had strawberries for weeks and next time I will be better prepared with recipes.
YUMMY Strawberries.
Look Mom I found one to put in the bucket.
Lyla just couldn’t wait to bit into one.
BFF’s…Zoey talks about Layla at least once a day.
I had no idea the Kensington Community Garage Sale was happening this weekend and was so bummed because I have literally a garage full of baby gear that I could have sold. We found some pretty amazing stuff on our walk around the neighborhood. It’s amazing the number of people that actually participated. Then we headed over to the local park/library for some yummy food, music and face painting. We all had a blast.
Pappy and Hayden are best friends.
Tyler is Hayden’s new favorite friend.
Soccer ball face painting…surprised it wasn’t a golf club and ball.
Zoey’s princess face painting.
Tyler, Carrie and Irylend Turner visited San Diego and we met up with them at Pizza Port in OB. Zoey couldn’t stop talking about Irylend for like 3 weeks. She’s so obsessed with babies right now. I think she’s secretly protesting for me to have one.
Tyler and Irylend (she’s a Daddy’s Girl)
Look at those eyes (not Tylers).
4 kids and 1 toddler photo shoot is close to impossible. 🙂
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