Sunday, July 27, 2008

Hiking at Torrey Pines





On Saturday we cleaned out the garage! Fun, right? Well, that afternoon we decide to go hiking at Torrey Pines Trails. We like to go there because you can hike down the mountain right to the beach. The kids had so much fun!! Mike even brought his hiking stick that I swore he'd never use!! We made it down to the beach just in time to see the sunset! What a nice way to spend a Saturday evening in San Diego!! We forget how lucky we are!!!

Friday, July 25, 2008

I Need MerryMaids!




Today I got some "extra" help with changing the sheets on my bed! Yes, Avery and Roman decided to hide in the sheets when I went to answer the phone! Surprise Mommy! I really think that they should have been extra nice to me today! After all, I took them to see Space Chimps which, by the way, had a C- rating ! Let's just say that it won't be winning any Academy awards!! But, all that said, I do love the lazy days of Summer!!
Note- Notice Avery's Camp Rock shirt! Oh, I really hate that shirt. Now, I'm wondering why I ever let her buy it! She wears it A LOT because she loves the Jonas Brothers and to make me mad! Just kidding!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Christmas in July for Michael






The UPS man came today with a special delivery for Michael. He finally got his new TaylorMade golf clubs! He was more than excited to try them out! Roman laughed as I took these pictures of him practicing his swing! He thought it was so funny that his daddy was trying to hit without a ball! That took a lot of explaining! Roman spent the rest of his afternoon practicing with his clubs and no ball! I wish I would have taken a picture of him! It was so cute!!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Stay Bea!

For the past few night we've been trying to include Beatrice in our beloved evening ritual- TV ! Yes, I envisioned our cute little puppy curled up on her new bed looking simply adorable as we watched TV or DVD's. Well, I'm still hoping for that!! But for now we take turns sitting with her and keeping her under control! Roman does it the best and he doesn't mind the doggie breath! He really loves this dog!

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Hat Night!






Last night we all went to the Storm baseball game! It was Hat Night, so here we are in our free hats! Avery and Roman actually sat in their seats for 4 whole innings!! Wow! Then we went over to Kid's Zone, where the kids could run and play! We had a great time!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Dressing Up!



Just recently Roman has discovered the Dress Up clothes! Uh-oh looks like we have a fireman and a Batgirl??!!! He's so funny! He likes to walk around the house and ask, "You need some help?" We definitely feel well protected!

Roman's First Visit to the Dentist



Roman did a great job at the dentist! We are happy to report that he is cavity free! Now we just need to start flossing...Aghh! That will be fun!

Friday, July 18, 2008

My Daily Battle


OK! Here are a few pictures of Avery and Roman's bedrooms! I know that they are just playing but...we clean up,they mess up, I clean up, they mess up! What's a mom to do? 







I think I'm just going to have to get use to their messes or I may lose my mind! Good thing school starts next month! Wait, did I just say that??

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Ouch!


Roman played a little too hard at the park last night and ended up with multiple injuries!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Swim Lessons Have Begun!











                                                                                         




Check out these Coppertone Kids! 

Beach Buddies




Last Thursday, I took the kids to the beach with some friends that teach with and their kids. We had a great time! We are going to try and go every week this summer!

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Smiles on a Sunday Afternoon!


Today we spent the day outside and boy was it hot! After we gave Bea a bath I actually was able to take a few pictures of the kids! Luckily they both turned out great! Happy Sunday!



Bath Day for Beatrice!





Beatrice is getting so big! On Wednesday she'll be 4 months old!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!



On Saturday night Avery and Roman went to the Padre Game with Grandma and Grandpa Barden! They even spent the night in San Diego! Can you tell that they had fun??



















Someone in this picture is not happy!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Goodbye Macee dog!


We are very sad to report that Macee, our beautiful Husky dog is no longer with us. She passed away last Thursday. We are still not sure why or how she got soo sick. She will be missed by all of us, including our new puppy Beatrice. We have had Macee since she was a little scared, abandoned puppy that we found one cold October night in 2001. She was our first baby! Roman said something very cute after we told the kids the sad news. He said that its OK because Macee can play with Cody up in heaven!





Pictured: Roman at 5 months old with Macee in June 2005

Avery with Macee just a month ago, June 2008

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Thank God for bleach!!







OK! I'm trying not to be like Kate from the show "John and Kate Plus Eight" but seriously!! Check out the kid's shirts after returning from their Grandma and Grandpa Cordova's house!
Apparently cupcakes were made and lots of time was spent outside!


Well, I guess you can say that they had fun!

Beach Day




On Sunday we went to the beach. The kids had a great time. Avery loves the ocean and is getting more and more brave in the water with each trip. Roman wants to like it, but is a bit more apprehensive. He prefers to boogie board his way, with no waves or even water in sight!