Weekend at the Coast

This summer we got away to the Central Coast with our family and it was so much fun! My parents have a house at the coast with beautiful views and we just love going there. These 3 cousins sure love hanging out together.

These two girls are only 7 months apart and love being  together.  

And of course, they LOVE their Bepa!

We spent time at the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. This was our second time there and it is just a blast! The museum is 3 floors and includes an outside play area too. 

Who doesn't love a little kinetic sand?

Can you make an earthquake proof building?

The third floor has trains, so that is always a fun place to spend time. This table is so neat, there are holes in the middle so the kids can pop through and play.

Music time.

The second floor has a ton of dress-up costumes and role playing activities. 

These girls found the only 2 purple princess dresses. 

Next to the costumes is a stage and a puppet show area too.

This time, we explored the little restaurant and the kids had a blast serving us food and cleaning up afterwards.

Playing Doctor.

*not the ideal way to weigh a baby.....

After the museum, we had lunch and went to the beach. My dad LOVES building sandcastles and it is always so fun to watch him do it with the little ones.

Amatchi and the grandkids

Sisters

For some reason, I left the kids' swimsuits in the car thinking the water would be too cold....oops. They didn't seem to mind.

We even explored a few caves.

The finished product!

Sunday was a little less busy. A little bit of coloring with Color Wonder- MY FAVE!! and then off to the playground.

We had so much on this trip and cannot wait to head over to the coast again. Big thanks to my parents for hosting all 7 of us, we all had a great time!

The Last Weekend

On Monday, my oldest will start Kindergarten. How can that be? I can only vaguely remember what life was like before he made me a mother. And now, now he heads off to start the first of many First Days of School. As a working mom, him going to school won't effect my schedule much. Heck, I will hardly notice a difference in my day to day life. But his is about to change forever! 

Yes, Luke we to preschool, but it was only 2 days a week for a few months. He loved it but it was hard to get attached to any of the kids, or parents for that matter, because it was so temporary. 

Kindergarten. My stepmom once said that as soon as kids start attending school and you can count the years in grades, it all goes by so quickly. I hope that isn't the case, even though I am sure she is right. 

It has been such a joy to have our boy at home with us so much and now we send him off to a new environment and pray he learned well from us. Pray that he has good influences. Pray that he himself is a good influence. Pray that he has fun and learns a ton. Pray for me as I am 99.9% positive I will cry as we walk away from his class after drop off. Tears of love, excitement for him, and a feeling of shock that we are already here. 

I can't believe that I have a kid attending school, like real school. I remember LOVING elementary school and I am looking forward to the great experiences he will have too. 

This is our last weekend before school starts. Our very first Last Weekend before school starts. I will treasure it so because come Monday morning, my little preemie-baby that grew into such a sweet, helpful boy heads off to a whole new world. I can't wait to watch him learn. He surprises us almost daily with his language, actions and behavior. 

Cheers to class of 2030. Kindergarten is only the beginning!

Two Birthdays in One

Over the weekend, we went to to birthdays in one! My best friend had her two oldest kiddos 2 year and 2 days apart, awesome right! This is the second year they have done both birthdays in the same party and it is so much fun! This year, the kids chose Batman and Sophia for their themes. They had a Sunday morning Donut party....YUM.

I L_O_V_E that we live in the same neighborhood as them. We loaded up our wagon (with gifts and swimming gear) and headed out. Luke was a Pro and pulled the wagon the whole way there and home!

My favorite tiny girl in the world just HAD to wear her pearls to the party :)

Donuts Donuts Donuts

Donuts with candles for the birthday kids

Little Sadie didn't wait to take any photos

 Landon taking care of business with his candles. 

And helping little sister, who was feeling a little shy

 All the kiddos, digging in (isn't this table runner the cutest?)

Fun Decor

 Isn't this skirt cute too! My best friend's mom made - and it's reversible!- AND the table runner.

After presents, we went outside for some water balloons and slip'n'slide time.

I hope we have enough water balloons......

Starting to figure it out...

 

The boys didn't even bother changing into their swimsuits and went straight for the slip'n'slide.

On a Mission

 Sure Chloe, that is one way to do it!

Is there a kid capacity for this?

Happy 4th birthday to Landon and Happy 2nd birthday to Sadie. We love you guys and can't wait to spend this next year with you and watching you grow!