Summer Fun

More summer maximization…

Isaac started a second restaurant job since EB seems a little unstable right now and since I’m home with the boys, it’s easier for him to work more hours. Getting familiar with a new staff and menu is an adjustment, but he’s doing great so far.

Since two jobs wasn’t enough to keep him busy (just kidding), he and I worked on the following project… I wanted more seating in the family room AND a place to put scrapbooks, so I researched benches, measured our space, and designed a cubby bench. Isaac kindly built it, mostly out of wood we had in the garage, stained and sealed it. Now my next job is to trim the foam and sew up a cover for it.

We’ve enjoyed time at the park with the kite, stomp rocket, and generally running around on the mostly soft city grass since we’re doing our part and letting our lawn get pretty crispy during the drought. Brown is the new green, don’t you know…

We helped throw a comic book/superhero themed baby shower for Brooke.

We discovered evidence of a rodent in our house… and then Sophie found and chased a rat out. Gross. We are glad she chased him so we could see his secret entrance through a little hole in the kitchen, behind the cabinets, from under the house, so now we’re pretty sure it can’t get back in. GROSS.

Don’t worry. Sophie didn’t chase it out until after I stopped recording.

We went to the beach… (photo dump…)

We’ve been reading and playing and keeping busy… next stop, Disneyland!

Happy Landon

At eight months old, Landon does not want to crawl or even be on his stomach. He really wants to stand up and walk, but he’s definitely not coordinated enough. He just likes to hold our hands and pretend he is big. He is happy most of the time, but he doesn’t amuse himself for very long.

Landon does this crazy arm thing ALL THE TIME. He does it when he’s excited, anticipating something, wants to be picked up, etc. Sometimes we play copycat and get a roomful of people moving their arms like crazy. It’s pretty fun over here.

Behold the giggles and a hint of the crazy arms

Fourth of July in Tahoe

Last week we went up to Tahoe for a few days over Independence Day. We spent time with friends and enjoyed the time away.

Jon K. is a climber and took us out for an adventure. It was all new to me, and Isaac and I didn’t really know what we were doing, but it was fun to be out with friends and try something new. Even Aiden got in on the fun for a little while.

We hiked the local Rainbow Trail with the stream profile, which is tree-filled and beautiful. We spent some time at the lake and watched the fireworks show from the beach. It was a gorgeous week to spend some time outdoors.

Danielle’s creative & delicious dessert