Grandma's House.

I love this :D

Grandma & Connor kissing the camel

Tay was not too sure about the camel

He went on a pony ride.

And had the cutest non-stop giggle when the horse was trotting.

Lil dancing queen!

She loves dancing with Uncle Scotty!

We went up to Grandma Big Ball's house (Papa Strong was on a biz trip) for a few FUN nights. She always has something fun planned. This trip we went to Clairemont (well we always end up there because it really might be the cutest town that is not located on the beach). The kids went into the funniest petting zoo. It was 5 bucks to run around and pet a families dogs, chase their ducks and laugh at their squealing pigs! The camel was fun and the pony ride was by far Connor's favorite. He still asks if he could go again. They actually had these ponies trot and Connor got the giggles and would not stop. Taylor could have danced all night, the only way we got her away from the music is when they would take breaks :D...I think she might need to start dance classes soon :D (oh boy, I am turning more girly everyday raising this little one!)

Father's Day

Warning...Lots of pictures :D!

 

 

 Early morning walk with Auntie Bebe

 Playing football

 Hanging with his Aunties

 milk belly girl

 The boys, coming home from an early morning surf

 

 

 The girls heading for a surf

 Mike taking a rest

 Kisses for the best daddy!

 our awesome lil family

 Taylor and Malia :D

 The kids!

 wheeeeeeeeeee!

For Father's Day weekend, we headed to Jalama for a fun filled camping trip with awesome friends. Jalama is one of our favorite places to spend a family weekend, and one of Mike's favorite places to surf, therefore THE place to go for father's day! Everyday we are so thankful for how hard Mike works for our family. He works 12 hour + days at work, and comes home to want to play with the family. I am not sure how he does it, maybe the 12 cups of coffee help, but I think it is more his love for his children. He would do anything for them!!! He adds the adventure to our family, provides more laughter than we can handle at times and is the rock that provides for us to live such a blessed life! You are incredible Mike, and I am so thankful I chose you as my husband and the father of our kids!

Hanging with Auntie Becky

 Heading down to our favorite beach!

 Love this girl!

Lovely photo!

 My cute boys!

 Tay & Auntie Becky

 Loves for Aunt Becky

 Me and my kids (very rare ;D!)

Pretty Cutes relaxing on our hike

 Ahhh, my Tay Tays!

 Us girls, again! I can't get enough of her!

 :D

 Connor man

 oh, and my favorite!

 Mission Trails Hike

Tay finally snozed, thanks to Auntie Becky's new sleep position!

Becky, as most of you know is my dearest friend who lives in Australia. Yes, way to far away! It is always so special when she comes to visit. This time we have been really lucky. She came down and stayed with us while Mike was away on a business trip. We had so much fun, hanging out at the beach, hiking, shopping...She has such a fun spirit, loves photography like I do (that is why I was so lucky getting lots of pics, as 99% of these she took :D) and the outdoors. I LOVE her, I just wish she could be my neighbor! We LOVE you Becky and cherish every moment we get to hang out with you! You are a wonderful friend!

Mud Run!

 WAR PAINT!

 I love the way they are looking at each other.

 Daddy's biggest fans!

 Getting ready to shoot a gun for the first time!

He shot these soft pellets so incredibly fast with the 

BIGGEST smile on his face!

Muddy Daddy!

Mike's work sponsers the Mud Run every year and we get complete royal treatment, it is wonderful! I just wish I could run with him :D. However, this year was fun waiting during the race as Connor was Daddy's biggest fan and yelled through out the race, "Go, Daddy, Go!" even when we could not see him. They have lots to do for the kids while they are waiting and Connor ran right towards the gun. He wanted to shoot like the big kids, badly. The guy said he needs to be able to hold the gun by himself, so I let him try. Sure enough, he walked right in like he does it everyday. I am a bit scared :D. I don't like kids playing guns! I am all for him learning about guns and knowing how to handle and shoot one when he is a bit older, where he really comprehends how dangerous they are! However, I will admit it was pretty cute seeing him be so big, so excited and pretty good at handling this gun. Mike's team did awesome, came back really muddy with big smiles on there face!

(sorry for the black and white, the face paint was awesome! my hate my a point and shoot. somehow it got on B&W and i had no clue how to turn it off until the end.)