Here we go!
We went to Washington for the 4th of July. I think this is the 5th year in a row? It just keeps getting more and more fun! Daphne learned how hard it is to play with a life vest on (she'd fall over and couldn't get up!). We let go of the "life vest on at all times" rule, and just kept a really good eye on her. I thought it would be exhausting, but she was really fun and a great listener. She was careful and learned how to get up and down the stairs on the deck, and didn't really try to go out on the dock too much.
One of the best parts of this trip was that my grandma came out from Virginia. It was so fun for me to get to watch her experience my kids (and she really got to experience Matthew, too!). We are all so fortunate that she came out. It's a big trip, but we so appreciate her making the effort to come!
Daphne reading a new book.
Wyatt fished and fished and FISHED! And was quite successful, too!
It was pretty chilly most of the time we were there, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the beauty of the lake!
We took a day trip north and took a tour of the Hama Hama Oyster Company. It was such a fun day!
Beachcombing after the tour.
We did decorate the boat for the boat parade, but I don't have pictures of it from mom and dad, yet. :)
Of course we had lots of s'mores around the fire, waiting for darkness to fall so we could enjoy the fireworks.
Uncle Sean is lighting off this one, but Wyatt lit his fair share of fireworks this year. The boy was in HEAVEN!!!
We came home, finished up the swim season, and then Matthew went to SoCal for water polo Junior Olympics, the big kids stayed in Alamo with friends to swim at Championships, and I took Daphne back to Washington so that I could attend my 20 year high school reunion! Phew!
Wyatt, Annabelle, Freddy & Peter decorating their car for the event! Thanks to our dear friends for taking our kids!!!
Daphne getting to play with Grandma's costume jewelry without having to compete with Annabelle!
We all arrived back home safe and sound! The next three weeks were swim team free, water polo free! Whoopeeee!!!
Daph and I harvested some tomatoes! Every time I turned around, she was digging into another tomato!
We went to Tahoe for a week and enjoyed a lot of sun, beach, pool, mini golf, beers, bingo, friends and relaxation! It was awesome, as always!!!
Annabelle, Daphne and Peter, at our friends' house.
Daph enjoying the beach!
After Tahoe, we had a week to do nothing before school started. Again, GREAT!!!
The Schule Tutes! Annabelle's first one, Wyatt's third! Yikes, time is really flying!
Of course Wyatt was up first!
Annabelle kind of remembered the tradition that Wyatt had been lucky enough to enjoy, but I don't think she had really thought about it in relation to herself! She was really cute! And look at Wyatt in the background checking out her stuff!
Back to School breakfast of champions - Honey Nut Cheerios! It's what they wanted!
Look at how big she is! (bad sunlight on her face - boooooo)
Happy first day of Kindergarten!!!
And, look at how big HE is!!!
Happy first day of Second Grade!!!
This is in front of Annabelle's classroom door. Aye yay yaye! Look how big they are! How does this happen????
I will try to post more often. Since school has started, both kids have begun soccer. It's quite a hoot to watch the 5 year old girls play. Will get some pictures next weekend! I'm still ridiculously distracted by all things that pertain to our remodel, that will hopefully (keep your fingers crossed!) begin the week of September 13th. Will try to update that here, too. Annabelle's dance classes will begin next week, and Wyatt is dying for his carpentry class to begin the week after.
School's going well. Both kids are happy in their classes, and both have teachers that are very experienced. It should be a great year!
Daphne is growing closer and closer to two every day...but the details really should be saved for a separate post. Suffice it to say that that little one keeps us all laughing, has greatly raised the noise level in our house, and is a ball of endless energy! Stay tuned...
Love to all!!!
