Soccer.......year 2!!!!

Team huddle after the first class.

After he scored his first goal!!!!

Looking back to make sure his mommy didn't leave him.

They had to race to the flags, it took him a couple times to figure it out but once he did he was in the front of the pact.



Trevor started his 2nd year of soccer (through the parks and rec) and boy what a difference a year makes. Most importantly, I get to sit along the sidelines and watch, unlike last year where I had to chase him around!!!! We went and bought him some cleats, shin guards and socks and I can't remember a time where he was more excited. He was probably one of the youngest because the age group is 3 1/2- 4 1/2 and he is not quite 3 1/2, but he did great. He woke up this morning asking if he had soccer practice, too cute. I can hardly wait for all the other sports!!!! Boys are sooooo much fun!!

San Onofre

All the kids sitting around the DVD player, this lasted about 5 minutes, if that!

Walking to the bathroom, notice the boys holding hands, they did it the whole way!

Brady and TT taking a break

The four kiddos playing outside of the tent!

Last night we met some friends who were camping in San Onofre. We still have not done that adventure, as much as Don would like too. We stopped off at Angie and Brian's house and Don and Brian left right away so they could get an afternoon surf session in. Angie and I stayed back to let the kids play and feed them dinner. We left about an hour after the boys and actually hung out at the campsite for about a half hour before they got back. I have to say that it was a million times better than I expected, although, not much for the kids to do. We roasted marshmallows and had smores and all the kids had a great time playing in the dirt and throwing rocks! It even inspired us to do our own camping trip before the summer is over!

What in the world is this????

Last night I went to happy hour with a few people from work. We went down to the Crabpot in Long Beach which is right on the water. We had so much fun catching up and visiting with each other and laughed our heads off. The best part of the night, was when our food came. My mom and I both ordered some spicy shrimp, this is what it looked like.......








It had legs, toes, nostrils, eyeballs and we even thought we saw some poop particles, disgusting!!!

THis is a picture of Julie peeling it for me. She peeled each shrimp for me because I refused to peel it myself and eat it.

This is our friend Todd peeling for my mom.

Not much stops us from eating food, as you can see, the finished product. Once I got passed the outside they actually tasted good!!!

Family Fun!!!

TT playing the piano at Aunt Carol's house.

Trevor holding cousin Addison at Grandma's breakfast.

TT and Auntie Nancy in the jacuzzi.

Trevor, TT and Auntie Kelly in the jacuzzi.

My aunt Nancy flew in from New York on Saturday for her annual beach trip to California. Every July she comes down for about 3 weeks and literally goes to the beach every day to sit in the sun and people watch. This weekend the kids had a great time hanging out with her and the rest of the family. On Saturday we hung out at my parents and went in the jacuzzi for bath time. Sunday morning we got up and went to the place where my grandma serves breakfast once a month. Kevin, Sara and Addison joined us and we had a blast eating, drinking mimosas and catching up. Later that evening we went to my Aunt Carol's house for dinner with everyone again. It was a great day with lots of family and lots of laughter.

Happy 4th of July!!!!

Jeana made the most delicious 4th of July cake, unfortunately she didn't get to enjoy it.

Trevor holding on to daddy for dear life during the firework show.

TT holding on to Nanny for dear life during the firework show.

Don and Trevor watching fireworks once he warmed up to them and the family in the truck before the show.

Trevor doing sparklers for the first time.

TT with her sparkler.

Azure joined us tonight and brought her signature chocolate chip cookies. Don is still angry at me for sending them home with my mom tonight but I was trying to get rid of the junk!!!

Papa and TT. TT went around the whole patio and took a picture with everyone (surprise surprise)!

Trying to get 6 kids to look at a camera while eating Popsicles is absolutely impossible!!! It didn't help that we had them facing the sun!





We had a great 4th of July today. The morning started off with me going to the gym and Don going surfing. I took the kids to a friend's house who had a pancake breakfast while Don was surfing. Kelly went with me and both kids had a blast. After naps we had some friends and family come over for a BBQ. Don made the best "beer battered burgers" from scratch that everyone completely loved. The Allen's brought some sparklers for the kids to play with which was a hit. After our friends left we took the kids to see a firework show at Vet Stadium. They were super excited but once we got there were a little scared. Both kids warmed up to them and ended up loving it. I think it is something they will remember for next year. The kids went to bed late so lets just hope and pray that they will sleep in late too!!!!

A perfect day at the beach...

Today we met some friends at the beach for our first "Wednesday Beach Day". I have to admit that I was not excited about it for a few reasons: 1) Getting in a bathing suit! 2) Having 2 kids wondering in two different directions in the water, and 3) figuring out how I was going to get Trevor to the bathroom if he had to poop.

Well I was completely worried for nothing (except number 1). The kids did great and had a blast. They just stayed right along the shallow part so I didn't have to worry about either of them drowning and were perfectly fine with that. Trevor had a great time playing with Luca and Rocco and TT had a great time eating the day away. Can't wait till next week!!

Cruisin in 2008

Me, Kelly and Jeana taking a break from all of the "people watching" at Papas and Beer.

Don and Kelly waiting to get back on the boat.

This years cruise was definitely not a disappointment even though we had a much smaller group. The weather was great, Papas and Beer was fantastic, and the cruise casino was as dumb as ever!!! I have some great photos from Papas but I'm a little too embarrassed to actually post them. The kids stayed with my parents and had a great time minus Trevor getting lost at the aquarium. TT has been punishing me ever since I got home.......saying "hold you" 50 times a day, whining at the drop of a hat and giving me the sweetest "don't leave me ever again" smile!

I can't wait until next years cruise!!!