Haircut??

Carter's hair has gotten so long in the front and back I think it's time for a haircut. He has very thin baby hair but it has gotten so long, it's starting to look bad. I'm debating on whether he needs a haircut or if he can go a little bit longer...

Flashback Friday

Really is it friday already?? Where has the week gone?? When I posted the pictures of CC and Bella from Uncle Brad's game last week, it reminded me of this trip to the beach. Camden is just about 1 (on left), and Bella (on right) is about 18 months.

Bathtime

Bathtime is so much fun at our house. Both kids love the water!! I mean LOVE the water. Carter can hear the water start from anywhere in the house, and will crawl to the bath as fast as his little hand let him. Camden has been begging for a "nohawk," but her hair is too long to stand up. So we attempted it anyways.... Carter with his "nohawk" and CC with as close as it gets :)

Memorial Weekend

Memorial Day/Weekend, for me, will always be remembered as the weekend the pool opens. If we hadn't already snuck in the few days before, it is notoriously known as the weekend the developers finally unlock the pad lock and our magnetic keys open the big iron gates. With the huge mushroom sprinkler a constant reminder every time you drive by, of how much fun you could be having, it is a much talked about weekend. With all this talk about moving we are missing the Piper Pool, and all our neighbors that made it so memorable. Here are some pictures of CC in 2006, the first Memorial Weekend the pool had its grand opening.

Thanks to all the troops who have fought and are fighting to keep our nation such an amazing place to live. Especially all the friends, and family of friends at the Fort Leavenworth Base.

Flashback Friday

I have been trying to put Carter in My Gym, but the schedule isnt working out with CC's preschool. Camden started My Gym just about the same time, 10 months, and had so much fun. So for Flashback Friday, I dug up some pictures from CC's trip to My Gym. These are from June 2006. (Camden is 10 months)

May Crowning

Camden had her very last performance as a pre-k 3 year old. It was a beautiful ceremony celebrating Mary. The preschoolers and kindergartners, dressed in their Sunday best, and presented Mary with flowers, prayers and songs. It really was beautiful, and all the kids enjoyed themselves. However, I don't think that Camden's American Idol career started today. She was so hesitant and quiet... not common characteristics we see from CC. But anyways, it was still fun to see her and her school friends dressed up and having fun.

Camden giving Mary her flower

CC and her best friend Faith at the reception

Uncle Brad's baseball game

While we were in Orange County we went to watch Uncle Brad play baseball. We had such a great time. We got to meet up with Mark's friend, Adriane, and her two kids Lucky and Bella. Camden had such a great time playing with Bella, and Bella LOVED to hold Carter. Then we went to Grammys and Papas for pizza. So much fun.
Bella "holding" Carter...
The girls with one of their many snacks.

Family Beach Day

I've been dying to go to the beach this past couple of weeks. It's been in the 90s in Temecula, and thought what a great idea on Mark's three day weekend. NOPE. It was super windy. The kids still had a great time, but we only stayed about an hour. Camden had fun building sand castles, princess castles I'm sure. And Carter did what all ten month olds do. Ate sand.
HAHA.. you can tell how windy it is my CC's Baywatch look.... You can't really complain where you're at the beach with your 3 favorite people!!

CC's first big girl haircut

I have been trying really hard to convince CC to cut her hair. Its been so hot lately, and she gets hot so easily.... but no success. I convinced her to get a trim before her May Crowning, and I thought what a special treat to go to a big girl salon. She wasn't as excited when we got there as I thought she'd be. For a little girl who loves to play with brushes, gel, and spray she was pretty mellow. She got a wash, cut an inch and a half, cleaned up her layers, and a blow dry. Next time its back to Super Cuts.
The wash....
The cut... a little hesitant
The blow dry...

The Cheeseball smile....

Sea World

We had the most amazing time at Sea World yesterday. We met mommy's long time friend Mary, her mom Debbie, and her son Nicholas who is only 4 weeks older than Carter. The weather was perfect, a little windy, but not as hot as the first time we went. AND... i remembered my camera. I'm pretty sure touching the starfish was both CC and Carter's favorite part.
that face alone sums up how much fun they were having...

Camden has become a little daredevil, so when I went across the tide pool to take a picture she stood up on the rocks and fell in. YES, she is that kid that her daddy let her get to close and she fell in the tide pool. You should have heard the gasps from the other mommys... oh well. Right after Mark pulled her out.

Mary and I tried endlessly to get a picture of the boys, together, and looking at the camera. We decided it was an impossible task. When I got home this picture was cracking me up of Carter and Nick.
And of course what would the trip be without a visit to Shamu.