Jake's Swimming Lessons Part 1

We put Jake in swimming lessons this past week and after the first day, we were a little worried that Jake would never learn to swim. He was screaming and crying and holding onto us for dear life! But by the next day and a purchase of some goggles, he was trying hard to swim by himself:)

Father's Day 2011

My dad was in town for work so we were able to see him for father's day! Unfortunately Scott had to work, so we didn't get to see him:( (Oh and please don't look at the boxes in the background, I'm sick of unpacking!)

We headed to Oceanside to hang out with my dad's side of the family

Our Beach Trip

We stayed a few nights with Scott's grandparents in Palos Verdes and our good friends Kyle, Mandy and little Emma joined us.

This is great grandma Marion with the kiddos:)

grandpa Steve with his grandchild (Scott) and great grandchildren:)

The whole gang

grandpa Steve has the special touch

Then we headed to Santa Monica for the day. It was FREEZING and we were a little under dressed!

Jake riding the rides on the pier

Daddy joining him:)

and our cute family pic to part with:)

We've been to the...

mall to get Leah's ears pierced!


Notice Jake crying too, because his baby sister was hurting! He's such an awesome big brother:)

Mommy trying to console her

and the finished product...ADORABLE:)

park near our new residence in CALIFORNIA!








Zoo with our good friends Kyle and Mandy and their little girl Emma:)

Starting Veggies

I started veggies in hopes that Leah would sleep better...hasn't happened yet:(

But they are a hit! She loves them:)

My Babies!

Love that little gummy smile!

Jakey loving on his baby sister! They absolutely adore each other, so thankful for that:)

My Mother's Day picture with my babies!

California Caverns

Jake, Leah and I trekking through the caverns

Our cute little family, except Leah's little face. She was sleeping in the front pack:)

My boys

Jakey loving every minute of it!

The entrance to the cave was really small and my claustrophobia started to set in and I almost didn't go!

Scott's Graduation

Jake and daddy with the police dog

Jake gettin the "bad guy"!

Jake and daddy shootin "pepper spray"

Jake trying out daddy's baton on the "bad guy"

Our family picture...no one is looking except me:)

Daddy with his kiddos

Jake got to put daddy's badge on!

Thankfully Leah Bear slept the entire ceremony!

A bit blurry, but Scott walking in!