Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Nado Life

We took a trip out to Coronado Island last week, and it was heavenly. What started out as a last-minute weekend trip idea turned into almost a full week on the island with some of Mike's family. We loved every minute we were there. Eli spent the three week's before counting down the days until we went. All three kids loved being at the beach and are begging to go back. I'm begging too, since we got back and it's 108 degrees outside! HOT!

Olivia's not so sure about the shoulder ride, but she likes the weather.

She's not sure why Daddy brought her to the water. She was perfectly happy in the sand.

Is the water cold? These boys wouldn't know. They are having too much fun!


This little princess has started turning away when I try to take a picture. 

But she sure loves the sand!

Really, she LOVES the sand! 

We went on a lot of walks around the island, enjoying the weather, while the kids enjoyed the ride.

They really enjoyed the ride.

Do you think they are related? It's like the same person in different sizes.

We even got to ride the ferry over to San Diego. 

Isaac loved riding the ferry! He talks about it all the time and says, "That was super fun!"


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The boys even got to try out bunk beds at the hotel! They loved them! (And they love watching Frozen together too.)

Daddy's in the orange shorts in the background playing Frisbee with his brothers. And these two loved playing in the sand all day.




Daddy, Livy, Eli is in the orange shorts behind with cousins!

Cousin fun and the Hotel Del in the background. Beautiful!


This stroller carried a lot of sleeping babies this trip.

Eli and Mason, with the other cousins down by the water digging a big hole!

This boy and this shovel were inseparable at the beach all week!

I spy a boy with a sea shell, and two sleeping babies. Isaac might be peeking, though.

Ahhhh...no naps for Mommy this trip, but this was worth it. 

Two sleeping babies....

And Daddy keeping an eye on them.


He's still so little and sweet, and he would pass out at the hotel every evening as we got cleaned up for dinner. Play hard. Sleep hard.

All the cousins playing together while the adults eat outside. We brought takeout back to the hotel and had it on the patio. The kids were more concerned about playing than eating. 



Still best friends.

It looks sweet, but she wasn't thrilled. 

And Eli lost his first tooth on the trip! 

Eli taking a ride on Claire Bear's stroller.

We let the boys swim one last time before we got in the car and headed home. 


That's Eli swimming! 

Monday, April 14, 2014

Recipe for a Five Year Old

Start out with some home made cinnamon rolls and a little t-ball. 


Go on a bike ride with mommy. 
Cool off with a snow cone. 



And then it's time to party at the bowling alley. First we need to play a racing batman game. 

Then the cousins arrive and it's time to bowl!

And dance with excitement!

Go birthday boy!
Isaac's turn!
More dancing!
Oh, and don't forget the presents!
Legos!!!
The day was busy, crazy, and tons of fun. And we now have one happy five year old. Happy birthday Elijah!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Valentines a Day Party

A neighborhood friend hosted a Valentines Day party at the park. The boys had a lot of fun with friends and sweet treats. Eli loved the friends, Isaac loved the sweets. Olivia even got to taste a cookie. Yum!