Pictures

With the start of the new academic year, we had pictures of the kids taken.  In my opinion, they are two very cute kids, even when dressed in their Halloween costumes as Yankees fans.  Now that is scarey.  Kim will edit this soon.

Pool

It has been hot here.  We seem to going in the pool everyday.  With the hot weather and the warm pool, Jack is more open to getting wet.  He likes his little swimming backpack and is racing Caitlin across the pool.  He also like jumping in.

First Day of School

We are all back at school.  The kids are doing well, although we are all trying to get used to the new routine, especially waking up early.  Caitlin appears to really like school as you can see in the video. Jack is a bit more timid, but has fun when he is there.

Sleep Over

Caitlin had a wonderful sleepover with Erin.  The two girls and Jack played all day together.  It is very nice to see the three of them have so much fun.  Before bed they quietly talked, read books, and giggled. 

First Camping Trip

We just got back from our first overnight camping trip.  We went to Sycamore Canyon at Point Mugu State Park.  It is only a half hour from our house which made for a short drive.  Kim endured the trip, while the rest of us had a great time.  Actually, Kim seemed to be smiling a lot and having a good time, despite the sleeping on the ground, hair smelling like smoke, and dirt everywhere.  The surrounding area of the camp had been burnt by the fire earlier this year, but the campsite were for the most part saved.  The beach was a short walk.  However, the tides were not very kid friendly so we spent most the time playing in the sand.  When not at the beach the kids enjoyed riding bikes, climbing trees and playing in the dirt.  They did also help with some of the chores like putting up the tent and doing dishes.  the kids had no problems sleeping at night and woke up with big smiles ready for hot cocoa.

A new pet

I had a great birthday.  We spent a nice relaxing day around town.  We did some shopping for our upcoming camping trip.  We ate at the Habit for lunch and had a delicious Pork Chop dinner.  Kim made a fantastic corn bread cake to celebrate.

 

For my birthday I asked for a new pet.  We are trying to decided a name for it.  So far the leading names are Nibbler, Cinderella, and Dusty.  Anyway, I do not have to take it for a walk or feed it anything more than what it finds on the floor.  

 

The kids like the new pet and are very proud of it when it makes it back to it's home.

Kim's 40th birthday

Happy 40th birthday for Kimmy.  She enjoyed a day at the beach and a nice dinner.  However, the majority of her birthday celebration took place in Vegas.  She, Danielle and Betsy all  stayed at the Palazzo for a Friday and Saturday night.  They had dinner at Mesa Grill.  They also went to an 80's concert.