Picnic at Lake Kaweah

So, we are no longer standing in front of alien murals or blow-up aliens, now we are standing in front of cute little orange stands:)

Buzzed

Ted gave the boys a buzz cut & we think they look great!

Slip'N'Slide

We are going to wear the slip'n'slide out by the end of the summer. Hunter hasn't figured out how to run & slide on his belly, so I pull him down (I sure wish my sister Madeline was closer to help me with this:)She helped last year with Hunter.
Thanks to my friend Jodie for taking these cute pictures of the boys.

Move over McQueen...

Hunter was introduced to Toy Story for the first time last week. We just returned on Friday from a trip to L.A. for Ted's job & were able to go to Disneyland 2 nights (free parking!) The Buzz Lightyear "Astro Blaster" ride is quite the attraction for our family. I don't know who enjoys it more, Ted or Hunter. So move over Lightning Mcqueen because Buzz Lightyear has been discovered!!!

Splish, Splash

Father & Sons Camp Out

This is Ted signing on for a debut blog. I couldn't pass on the opportunity to share some of the photos from our latest adventure. Hunter and I drove for 3 hours with friends to be on the Fathers and Sons camp out this past weekend. The camp out was held at the coast, although we did not take in any of the salt water ourselves. We headed out on Friday about 4:30 pm. Blaine, the other father and I, were pretty proud to report that we did not have to make our first "pit stop" for 30 full minutes. Once we had our Happy Meals, chocolate milk, chicken McNuggets and burger we were on our way again and life was looking pretty good. It was actually smooth sailing and the portable DVD player that Blaine had packed payed off. The trip was a success and one that will leave me with plenty of memories. I could not ask for a better son. The only thing more exciting than taking Hunter camping again is to think of taking both Hunter and Jackson camping. Attached are a few photo highlights of the trip.

The campout began with the tent being set up on the first try. All parts and accessories were accounted for (check)

Hunter was able to sleep in his "Thomas the Train" sleeping bag with build in inflatable mattress (no kid should camp without one of these).

Pancakes are always a winner for breakfast. Hunter enjoyed his share and when others were not looking even took a stab for their pancakes.

There was never a moment of down time. When there was not a formal activity, Hunter and the boys would simply chase eachother around a tree (I have forgotten how simple life can be...).

In between running around trees, chasing the birds and eating pancakes, Hunter found that he has a knack for climbing trees...

Happy Mother's Day

Little things like this, melt my heart.