80 in HMB

The weather could not have been nicer in HMB. Abby and I had a little picnic this weekend, and enjoyed all of the sun!

CA Dreaming

Today we spent the day at Stanford riding bikes, long boards, and rollerblades. Watching these crazy monsters ripping it up around there, really made me step back and enjoy the short (although seems very long at times) time that I get to have them around. Stanford is so beautiful, I am hoping that by taking them there regularly it will inspire them to try a little harder, and care a little more. I would like to believe that had I been exposed to such an incredible place, I would have tried and cared a little more. Probably dreaming (my only hope was through marriage)!!!

School Field trips

Today I went to HMB with Abby's class. The best part was watching Abby and Tatum jump off the monkey bars. These girls are fearless!! 

So, I got Ryan and his Dad to help out in Tanner's class by taking a bunch of kids on the field trip to Sanchez Adobe. I had heard that this was a labor intensive trip, and thought it would be a great thing for a Dad to do. I am happy that I didn't have to have the mud pedicure (I think the other Mom's that went were happy as well.) Thanks Ry!!

Pick up Football

Can't wait to clean these guys up :(

It has been a while...

Well, it has been a long time since I have had enough time to blog. We had a great time in Utah all summer, and were able to spend a lot of time with our family. When we arrived home, we were greeted by a family from Switzerland that would spend two weeks with us. Although, I was a bit apprehensive (seeing that their children did not speak any English) we had a great time. We spent a lot of time at the beach and the kids spoke the universal language of the Wii. Tanner and Abby were sad to see them go, and hope that someday soon we will be able to go and visit them.

A few days later, my brother was in town, and then my sister for a week, followed by the Grizz(my mom) and dad(for the weekend) and my mom for 2 weeks. I have loved having all of the company. I have felt quite lonely this past week, but look forward to Ryan's parents coming this week to celebrate his mom's birthday! 

It has been a busy fall with school, soccer (ry coaching both teams), homework, scouts, and Tanner's 9th birthday (which he opted for cash in lieu of a party thank goodness!!!) We are just trying to get in the groove, of structured life again. Hopefully now that Abby is in school I can find a little more time to blog, and spend a little time on the tennis court!

"Is this really July at the beach???"

It was a little chilly at the beach last week, but the boys showed how tough they were by braving the cold temps.

Aquarium with the the cousins

Last week Ryan's brother Daren came to Cali with their family! We had a great time. My kids loved having cousins at their house. Daren has 5 kids ranging in ages from 15-7. With twin 9 year old boys. It doesn't get much better for Tanner. We went to city and rode trolley cars, ate at the wharf, went to the beach and froze a few times, visited Stanford, saw all of the fish at the aquarium, ate yummy food from the farmer's market, and saw a Giants game. I hope they make this an annual trip, because it is a lot of fun to enjoy a big family for a week. We got some pretty funny comments and looks from people around the area that are  not used to seeing such a big family! I loved it!!!!