Let the fun begin

The birthday fun has began......James and Jakub received there birthday cards from both sets of Grandparents.
From Grandma and Grandpa M.
And From Grandma and Grandpa S. Jakub pulled the sponge nose right off the dog.

Today I took them to Walmart and Target and helped them shop! I told the boys on the way to Walmart that we were going to use the gift cards to get scooters, they were both cheering the whole way. We found some way cute new swim suits and then it was to the toys section.


I had a few more items to pick up the the boys were very patient... SURPRISINGLY.
Once we got to the car I took the scooters out of the boxes because they wanted to hold them in their laps. They left the scooters and happily marched into Target to get some new shoes. When we got home they were so excited to try out the scooters.

Jakub picked up quick on what to do.
James mostly just put his feet on either side and walked his scooter.
This is the side of our house, there is a big side walk all the way around our corner lot.


Here is a close up of the shoes. Before baths I had the boys try on there swimsuit. They wanted to wear them in the tub.

Thanks Grandma's and Grandpa's we love you and miss you.

Half Moon Bay

We had a great Presidents day at the beach. Jay ran straight for the water and we had to drag him out when it was time to leave.
James sat right down in the sand and started digging.
Jakub changed into his shorts and played in the mud.It was a beautiful day. 65 degrees. Jay ended up taking his sweater off and swimming in the cold water.
Jame would put his foot up to the water edge and then run if it got to close.
Here are my 4 favorite guys.

From the Mailbox

It was a happy Mail Day. No Bills for me. And even better than that, the boys got cards from Grandma and Grandpa. They were so excited to open their Valentines Cards and find a $1 bill.

4th Week in California

I am getting in the routine of making Sunday Dinner Again. I had 2 years off when we lived in Idaho. We always went to my parents for dinner. Here are the boys sitting down to Sunday dinner. My mom and Aunt Ina bought us new plates for a house warming gift before they left. I love my new square green plates!
After dinner we took a walk to see our "big wide world" Thanks to my dad for teaching Jay to appreciate the beautiful world we live in. Every morning when I walk J to school he says "Mom on the way home can we sit on the bench and look at the big wide world"
Jay's teeth are really coming in. And he still loves his bubble gum...check out that wad in his cheek.
Last night before baths the boys in the house all got buzz's. I love the line up 4 heads = 4 buzzes. It made getting ready for church this morning supper easy.
I have never had to do yard work in January, but this week between rain storms I did get out and do some weeding. Until next week....I love you all and miss you very much!

Muir Woods

What a great "Adventure!" It rained during the drive. But we didn't have rain at the Naional Monument just big drops of water coming of the redwoods. When we drove down the the beach the wind was blowing so hard and the waves were HUGE! It was amazing. I love California!

the new table and chairs are here :)

walking to school

I have really enjoyed walking with J to school every morning. Today we saw some blue sky but by the time I got home the clouds filled back in. I'm glad I got a picture of it.

Here is our front porch.We walk on sidewalk.

Trail by the creek.Across the bridge.
And within 10minute we are at J's school.