Thursday, October 2, 2008

New Bikes


Andy has been doing so well on his tricycle, that we decided we should go ahead and get him a real bike. We chose a little one, so he can easily handle it and hopefully take the training wheels off soon! Zach has been doing well pedaling his little tricycle, so we moved him up to the bigger one. He was thrilled to get a chance to ride the big boy trike!

With two happy little boys, we have been taking many trips around the block. Andy had his first big wipeout today. He made a last minute sharp turn. The bike went one way and Andy went the other way, flying face first into a hydrangea bush. He stood up and started laughing. I was laughing so hard I could hardly ask him if he was okay. His bike now has its first two scratches across the handle bars. He's a tough little guy!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

California Road Trip

In September, we drove up the coast to visit my brother Josh and his family. We took two days to drive and see the beauty of the California coast.

The boys are all loaded up and ready to hit the road!

Our first stop was for lunch in Newport Beach.

We spent the first night in Santa Barbara. It was so beautiful to be right on the water and surrounded by mountains.

Day two... Playing on the beach in Santa Barbara.

Another stop to see the Elephant Seals.

The boys were so excited to finally be at Ocean's house!

Climbing to the top of a Redwood stump.

Our first hike around the camp at Mission Springs where Josh and Robyn live.

Walking around the camp.

Cousins! They had a great time together!

Our family in San Francisco.

The kids in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Ocean and Andy dancing at Pier 39.

Its been a long day. The little ones are asleep and the big guys are ready for ice cream!

The tide pools at Pebble Beach.

Having fun!

Getting everything loaded up for our camping trip.

The whole gang on our camping trip at Big Basin.
We never cease to be amazed by the redwoods!

More hiking and having a great time together!

Building a fort out of the firewood. I wish the pictures showed just how dirty these kids got. They were covered from head to toe!

The little campers are ready for a fire!

After getting cleaned up and changed, the kids enjoyed playing in the tents just before bedtime.

Andy and Selah enjoyed being around each other. Ever since our visit, Andy has been telling us he is ready to "get" a baby sister.

We stayed in a great cabin called the "Happinest".

Getting ready to hit the road again for our ten hour journey home. We will miss being with our cousins!

Friday, September 12, 2008

Andy's First Day of Pre-School


Andy has been begging to go to school, so we finally decided to sign him up for the three year old class. He will be going two mornings a week for just a few hours. He loved his first two days! I have been trying to keep Zach very busy so he won't miss Andy too much!

It is so nice to be able to walk him to school!