BACKHOE!

Grandpa & Grandma's next door neighbor is rebuilding a fence and leveling their front yard, so this week they've had a backhoe in their front yard to help with the digging. I was so excited when I got to Grandma's and saw the backhoe next door! I love construction stuff, especially backhoes. It's pretty much all I talk about right now. Most days, my spoon also becomes a backhoe when I'm eating (my mouth is the dump truck). Even as I'm going to sleep I'll talk about them. "Backhoe scoops up dirt, dumps it out, into dump truck..."

Popsicle Time

Today Mommy and I had popsicles after my nap. It was in the 90's today, so we needed something refreshing to cool us off. Mommy made these herself with yogurt and fruit, so they're actually good for you too, not that I would know the difference. So yummy!

Cooking Pancakes With Mommy

Today I helped make pancakes with Mommy. I helped put ingredients in and stir (although I ate more than I stirred). Then I got to help flip the pancakes and put them on a plate. They were sure yummy! I like cooking with Mommy.

More Fun Climbing With Daddy & Marc

Today I went climbing with Daddy & Marc. We had fun. It was Marc's first time climbing and he did great. It was fun to have him with us.

Jumping Over Daddy

This one is pretty self explanatory. I had fun jumping over Daddy this evening. Sometimes we just have to find creative things to do with ourselves. :) Pretty cool huh?

Climbing With Dadddy & Matt

Today I went climbing with Daddy and Matt. Daddy wanted me to try out the harness he got me a few months ago. It was fun. I did great the first time I went up, then got a little tired, so it was more frustrating. But I DID IT! Daddy was very proud of me. Thanks for taking me climbing with you today Daddy!

Welcome Home Marc!

We went to the Santa Barbara airport today to welcome home our friend Marc. He's been in Afghanistan for the past 6 months serving with the U.S. Air Force. We've missed him lots while he's been gone. Most of our church and lots of friends showed up to welcome him home. It was amazing. Even the news people were there. Daddy was hoping we'd get on TV, but we didn't. Guess we were standing too close to them. We did see Mommy on it though.

Marc ~ we are so glad you are home!





Mommy & Shelley (Marc's wife) spent last night making a ton of cupcakes and turning them into a flag. I even got to help put the papers in the muffin tins and then Mommy let me lick a spatula. So yummy! I think the cake turned out great. It was hard to resist eating it, but I was good and waited until Marc saw it before I indulged.

Daddy Go!

Daddy participated in his first Olympic Triathlon today in Carpinteria. He did amazing. He came in 21st out of 43 in his age group and 76th out of 320 overall. Pretty good for his first time! His offcial time was 2 hours, 32 minutes and 46 seconds. (The time in the picture is 6 minutes more because he started in the 2nd wave.) Grandpa tried to get me to say "Go Daddy", but I kept changing it to "Daddy Go!"

Happy Birthday Madisen!

Today we went to Chuck E Cheese for my cousin Madisen's birthday. I had so much fun playing there. I even got to have lemonade, pizza and cake!

Dog Lake

Today we went to Dog Lake, at least that's what Grandpa calls it, because lots of people bring their doggies up there. Daddy pushed some logs out into the lake and stood on them. Then he had to figure out how to get back in to shore. It was a little too chilly to swim and he forgot to bring a paddle.

Climbing With Daddy

On the hike back we also stopped, so Daddy could climb some rocks. Then he helped me get started and I climbed up too. Grandpa went up to the top to help me up. I did it! Daddy was really proud of me and amazed I climbed so high. Grandpa was a little worried I might fall, but Daddy would have caught me if I did (right Daddy?). No worries Grandpa - next time I'll wear a harness.

A Hike and One BIG Doggie

Today we went on a hike to another lake. We stopped and played for a while and I got to throw a stick to a doggie that was there. On the hike back we ran into a really big doggie. He was bigger than me! Wow - so cool!