Last Week of Summer Vacation

Time has just been flying by! Before we know it, it will be November and we'll be in full swing of baby preparations! We're all trying to soak up the time that we have before everybody is thrown in to the chaos of a newborn!!! Yesterday, as I was trying to convince Annabelle that she should start buckling the top part of her carseat buckle when she gets in the car, Wyatt piped in with, "Yeah, Annabelle, you need to start doing that now, because once the baby comes, you're on your own!" How does he know that already???

So our last week of summer vacation was spent with a lot of family time. The oldest cousins were down for their annual week-long visit. We had a lot of time hanging out with all of the cousins, which was really great. They all have such a great time when they're together. This time was the first time, though, that Amanda and Aurora's age difference was really apparent - they're 17 and 15 respectively. They were great, and had a great time, but I think they were ready to go home when the week was over!

On Wednesday of this week, Opa took Wyatt on his birthday Mystery Ride. Amanda and Aurora got to join us, too. It was a guided boat tour down the Napa River. It was fun and informational, and I think the kids enjoyed it! I forgot my camera, of course, so no pictures!

That night we came home to a box on our doorstep from Grandma. She had finished the banner for Wyatt's U6 Ponies soccer team! Michael Ageno designed it and Grandma did the handy work. It turned out awesome! I'm fairly certain our banner will be the best in the league!!!

We had one last family dinner with all the families and cousins on Thursday night. The kids swam and played while the adults ate and drank! Isn't that what it's all about?!!!

Jennifer and Annabelle

Maile by diving board; Amanda, Jennifer & Aurora in middle of pool; Wyatt by side and Annabelle on steps
Jennifer and Annabelle; Wyatt and Aurora

Amanda and Annabelle