Pictures from a summer evening

Goal #1

Our four big kids each have a swimming goal for the summer and if they meet it they get to choose money or a treat. Alena was the first one to meet her goal this week of being able to swim well enough to pass the swim test at the Y. (She also knocked 17 seconds off of her freestyle time at the last swim meet.) There was never any doubt as to what Alena would pick - Sweet CeCe's and so we headed that way tonight.

She chose chocolate/vanilla swirl yogurt with mini chocolate chips, andes mints, nerds, sour gummy worms, and hot fudge sauce.

About half way through that huge cup she says, "I think I'm going to have a chocolate rush!" No doubt, I'm sure you will.

Way to go, Alena!

A phone photo post

A few pictures from my phone taken over the last month or so. 

We finally made it to the zoo one afternoon, and had a great time mostly because Laney was old enough to really enjoy seeing everything. Laney also enjoys wearing other people's shoes, especially Daddy's.

We're right in the middle of swim team season and it's been so fun to see how much they've all improved. Mya and Alena here showing off their heat winner ribbons.

Love this picture of Alena and Eden playing on the slide at the park. Gabe and buddies at Blue Coast Burrito on kid's night where they have the most awesome balloon man. On this night he made them all different types of weapons. And, Mya and Gabe perfecting some diving board skills.

Celebrating Nae!

Being Dad to this crew is no easy thing, but you're the best man for the job. Happy Father's Day!

We got to spend the whole weekend celebrating...Happy Birthday too!

The Picnic 2013

It's fun to do things like this and see how much your kids have grown over a year. I don't think we've missed a year yet of going to Nae's work picnic and every year it gets a little easier. The kids love to go so we were glad that despite some cloudy weather, the rain held off and we were able to enjoy several hours of eating lots of sugar and playing in the pool!