So tomorrow is October already and I have once again neglected my blog. Where does the time go? Anyways I'll do just do a quickie so as to catch everyone up.
Pismo. End of July/begininng of August we did our annual trip to Pismo. By far the best dune trip we take all year. How can you not be happy with dunes one direction, the ocean the other and smack dab in the middle family and friends? We all enjoyed ourselves immensley and were still not ready to come home even after almost two weeks of living in the toyhauler!
Brook's schedule. Brook had a very busy August with starting soccer, ballet and kindergarten. She and her soccer teamates all look too cute out there chasing the ball not sure which direction is their goal but just wanting to get the ball into a goal. We're not keeping score in her league, it's all about learning but secretly us parents are and Jon has already decided he's coaching next year. He's having none of this pansy feel good soccer, lol! Ballet is going well, I can't wait to see what their costumes look like this year. Although who knows if we'll make it to the recital as Daddy almost has Brook convinced kung fu is better. You should have seen is impression of ballet versus kung fu, too funny. I was seriously LOL!!! School is my favorite of everything going on. She's is so excited to wear her uniform everyday and comes home sharing what's she's learned that day. It's great to see her little mind learning and maturing. The only downer in all these great things is poor Bryn gets left out. It's so cute and so sad at the same time to watch her run and get her soccer ball, dress in her ballerina outfit and cry when sissy gets dropped off for school. I just tell her it's not her turn yet and give her big hugs. Soon babygirl, soon.
Leah's baby shower. We also got to celebrate Little Kermit's "Montzter" baby shower. It's so exciting to be part of his little life, especially since they're moving here and will be nearby for us to go over and love on all the time!
September. Camping at Cave Lake. Us, Uncle Chris, the Robinette's and Johnny and Junie all headed out for the Labor Day weekend to Cave Lake. We had fun as usual. Brook, Bryn, Aubrie and Brian all got to have a three day slumber party. They're such great little friends. Jon and Chris caught lot's of fish and thankfully Jon stepped in to cook the fish when I realized cooking fresh fish is a little different than cooking what I usually buy at the store. Ah well, now I know how. :)
Disneyland. Jon finally got some time off so we loaded up the girls and headed out to the Happiest place on earth. We didn't tell Brook anything about it and it actually took her until we were in the gates to realize where we were. Both girls had so much fun and we're so excited for each ride. Brook kept giving us hugs and telling us we were the best and Bryn would get scared on every ride but then when it was over would say one more time. The weather was good and thankfully no long lines either day. We even got to meet up with the new cousins, Leah's family, Randi and the girls. We had a hotel just a block away so we around meltdown time we would grab some lunch and head back for nap time. And to be honest Jon and I needed to recuperate too! It was one of my favorite family times and I can't wait to go back when Bryn is 5.
Bryn's a big girl. Our baby is two now! My goodness she was just in my tummy stubbornly fighting the doctor trying to turn her from breech and now here she is stubbornly fighting us in everything! lol! She really is a sweet girl but defintely has her daddy's determination. She is fully her own little person now but loves being with her big sister and tries to do everything Brook does. She's so smart, loves to dance and sing, loves coloring and drawing, loves playing mommy to her dolls, officially potty training and still refusing to talk! What can I say? Her hearing and comprehension are amazing, guess she'll talk when she's ready right? Although I do believe she probably holds long converstions with herself at night when everyone's gone to bed. :) Probably complaining to herself about mommy who won't get off her back about talking! LOL
So her party went well as usual. She didn't ride the pony again, maybe next year. Third times a charm right? With a few exceptions the usual family and friends came but we did have some surprise visitors. Ruby, Cesar and the girls came all the way from Denver for the weekend, we had such a great time with them. I always say this but we truly are blessed to have such wonderful family and friends that we can share our special days with!
Fall festival. We didn't get to see the parade or spend as much time there this year because we had other plans but we did finally make it there on sunday after church for a few hours. It was 100 degrees and there was definitely no fall at this festival! The good thing about having little ones is they are easily amused and get tired quickly. So after a few rides and some carnival yummies we were headed home. Oh yeah and of course Jon had to keep with tradition by breaking the swinging bottle and scoring a couple grand prize Hello Kitty's for the girls. BTW Only one carnival pictures this time, boo! I had failed to charge my camera so I only got one picture in before it died!
Today it is cold, for me anyways, and it finally feels like fall. It makes me look forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the things we get do this season! Also I'm not promising to even try to keep on the blog anymore, my goal will be to just have everything in before the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve!! Lol, wish me luck!!!