Friends

I'm so thankful for friends.  Friends are one of the greatest blessings the Lord has given us here on this earth!  I'm thankful to have friends from elementary, Jr High and High School years, College and now in the post-college/parenting years! Some I've been friends with for a long time and some only for a year!  I love how it's so easy to pick back up where you left off with the friends who have stuck by like a sister.  I hope when our boys are older, they remember the friendships they have made even at this young of age.  I'm so thankful to know the moms and their dedication to love and serve Christ and their family spurs me on to do the same!!!!  

Well, speaking of friends, one of mine went away for the night while her hubby preached at a church in Northern California.  We had the fun chance to watch her boys while they were gone and had a great time!!  Gabe and Weston are such cuties!!!  Hopefully, our boys stay friends for awhile!!  Here's some things we did while mommy and daddy were away!! =)

Another friend of mine from High School, Laurie, came out to San Diego for a family vacation for a few days so we were able to meet up in Newport Beach to enjoy the sunshine, ocean and just catch up!!  We've been friends since 7th grade and have stayed in touch ever since.  She is such a great friend and am glad we can have little times to see each other!  Our kids LOVED playing together, especially the two older boys!  Wish they lived closer!!!!! 

Colin and Jacob could have played all day and night together!!! They were great! Colin is just a few months older than Jacob. 

Here's Jackson's little play buddy, Cameryn.  =)  They had a great time too!  Cameryn turned 1 a few months ago...and weighs more than Jackson!  She's such a cutie!

They ran and ran and ran up and down the beach!!!  Got a good workout!  here's they are "surfing" in the water.. =) Maybe one day Jacob will use a board!

Finally, since we are on the topic of friends...I pray these two remain best friends their whole life.  They love playing together and I love watching Jackson look up to his big brother and Jacob taking good care of Jackson (usually!!).  Let's hope it stays this way!!!

Glen Ivy Spa- Happy 30th to Me!

Since my bday fell while we were driving 9 hrs home from vacation, Jeremy set up a day for me to spend time with a couple girlfriends at a Hot Springs Spa 1 1/2 hrs away!  That's what I want- time with girls, no kids and relaxation!!  Just what I got!  So thankful for Jeremy setting it up!  We had a great time....

 Awesome place.... many pools...

Amazing food....

Great Friends...Michelle, Monika and I

Kari and I

Clay Mud...supposed to exfoliate the skin. =)  Kinda gross...but we did feel soft afterwards! =)

Had so much fun with you girls and time went WAY TOO quickly!! Guess we have to do it again!!??!?  You guys still all have 30th b-days?!??!!? =)

4th of July

Happy Birthday, America!  We spent the day at the pool, of course.  That evening we went to friends from High School who had a big barbecue so we had fun with the adults and all the kids had fun together!  I didn't take too many pics, but here are a few from the night.  First time Jacob or Jackson had used a sparkler!  Almost burned Jeremy's head off!!!

 Watching the fireworks from the chair!

Fun Summer Days

Here are some things we been filling our life with lately!  Just some random pics.

We had the opportunity to watch another dog for a couple weeks while they went on vacation...look like twins, huh??!  They were great!  Lots of sleeping and playing! 

One day I heard something in the fireplace...sounded like a bird...sure enough, I found this in there.  I didn't even want to open up the screen to take a pic because I was afraid something would fly out!!!  Nothing ever did...poor bird. =(

It's been a little hot the last couple days and weeks...nothing like the rest of the country....but hot enough to enjoy water!  

 Gets pooped out after so much swimming!!!

 We decided to take the boys to see "Brave"- Jackson's first movie theater experience!! He did great!!!

 Loving the popcorn...=) Probably why he survived without getting bored!

 Love this picture!!! New haircuts!  Jacob has decided he likes the faux hawk look now...=)

Yes, that's Jackson cleaning up after going potty!  He's ready to be trained!!  We plan on training him after we come back from camp in a couple weeks.....Almost diaper free in this house for the time being!!!!

Trying on big boy undies....a little big. =)

 This is a girlfriend. =)  He loves Emma Norton. =)  We went to their house for dinner a week ago and he flirted and spent time with her the WHOLE TIME!!!!  Someone has a crush!!!! Watch out ladies!

This is also what the boys have been frequently doing!!!  A couple friends have trampolines so Jacob has been learning how to do a "flip" on it!  Jackson is learning the hang of it too.... Glad we have friends that can tire out our children!! =)

 Fun, summer days... 

A couple days ago, Gia and Gramma D came over to go to Sky City Bounce house.  Another thing that tires the boys out!!! They love their grandma and their cousin!

 Just another fun day at the pool with friends!!!

NEVER A BORING DAY!!!!!!! So thankful I can stay home with these fun boys!!!!

VBS!

Vacation Bible School!!  The day after we came home from Colorado, we had a fun week that included every day at VBS!  This was Jacob's first year so I volunteered for the 1st grade class so I could be around but not in the same room as him....He had lots of fun taking all the craziness in (1500 kids in one week!!! Yes, 1,500!!!) and I had fun with my little group of 1st graders! Jackson had fun in the nursery every day too....in a few years he can join us!!  Here are a few pics from the week and a video of my crazy campers dancing! 

Crazy Hair Day...

They had a skit for our group and the little boy "Paul" is soooooo stinking cute.  Just had to take pics of him acting.  =)

 One of the 1st grade classes....there were 4 classes just for our grade!