Play Time

Random things that happen at the Durnin house...

Raif found an eyeshadow from MAC under my bed, he learned that if he cracks the plastic part with his teeth, it's much easier to open. It is also, then, much easier to put tiny little fingers in it and smear it all over your face and hands!!!
Raif's new favorite hat, a tinker fairy hat from Disney on Ice that was the most expensive cotton candy my mom has probably ever bought!

I'm not sure what he looks like?

Bailey decided to go outside, pick up all of the dead flowers from one of the plants, and make a bouquet. She then proceeded to walk inside as if it were her wedding. She is obsessed with weddings, babies and pregnancy!

Happy 12th Birthday Lexy!

Lexy had her 12th birthday on Monday. We had tacos at my mom and dad's house. I was in charge of making the cake. Now, mind you, the cake was delicious. I made a boxed red velvet cake with home made cream cheese frosting. But, I will leave the decorating to my fabulous cousin Sarah. I took a picture of the cake, close up, so you can see how ridiculously BAD I am at decorating cakes. In my defense, I did not have a proper writing tool for the cake, but it is laughable how bad the writing looks. And, I have great Kindergarten school teacher writing!!! Anyways, we had a great time and we were glad to celebrate with Lexy!

Lexy with the cake
See, I wasn't lying!

Strike a pose, Lexy!

Weekend in Avalon

My mom joined Colby, the kids and I for a weekend trip to Avalon. My mom had a little fall on the boat as we were about to head out for dinner, so we decided to take her for her first "Wiki Wacked" at Luau Larry's. If you've never had one, it's kind of a fancy word for a spruced up Mai Tai. There is this little cave there that we got to sit in with the kids. It was a short time there, since the kids were about ready for bed. But, in those few short minutes, we had tons of laughs and a great time. Raif decided that he LOVED dipping his maraschino cherry in the mai tai, which produce more laughter and ridiculous pictures. Bailey also kept calling the drink the "weed wacker," which produced even more laughter! It was a great little weekend trip and we were glad my mom could join us.

My mom with the kids at Luau Larry's
Bailey decided to dip her maraschino cherry in the mai tai

Raif was digging it

I love that the bumper sticker is upside down, I'm sure I'll get one of these same pictures when she is in college!

Raif wearing the traditional "Wicky Wacked" hat

Raif thought I should wear it as well

Raif had a nap on the ride back home, I left for a few minutes and found Boomer next to Raif joining him for a nap of his own.

4th of July

The Family
Bailey getting a tow on the boogie board

Raif didn't want to be buried, I can't say I blame him

The girls had fun with it though!

I am about to be up to mischief!

4th of July proved once again to be a fun holiday. We packed up the kids and headed over to the bay with the Irelands. There were tons of kids to play with, and we had a great time. Raif lasted until 5pm without a nap and fell asleep in Colby's arms as we were packing up to go home. Bailey was exhausted, but willed herself to stay awake until 9pm so she could go up on our roof and watch the fireworks from the Queen Mary. Raif was also still awake and mesmerized by the fireworks display. After the show, they immediately crawled into bed and were fast asleep.

944 Party in Laguna Beach

Colby and Me, the background is so beautiful
Sarah and Brenda

Aaron and Sarah

Colby was off making sure everything was okay

A view of the party

Colby has been working extra long hours this past week trying to get the villa remodel done at the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach. We saw him for about 2 hours last week, but his hard work paid off and the 944 party went off without a hitch. Sarah and Aaron got to join us for the party. It was quite a scene there, quite laughable actually. Some interesting people, but we still had tons of fun.

Father's Day Weekend

For Father's Day, Colby wanted to go to Avalon for the opening day of the fishing club he belongs to, The Avalon Tuna Club. We left early Saturday morning and got their mid morning. We had lots of fun on the boat and got to go to the Tuna Club for their porch party. Sunday morning, we gave Colby his gifts and did a little fishing off the boat. Bailey caught her first fish, probably the best Father's Day gift of all. Raif had fun sitting off the edge of the boat throwing the little bobber we tied onto his fishing pole. We didn't catch anything, except his fishing pole every time he threw it off the boat! We ended Father's Day at Ruby's diner, which is where Colby's dad wanted to go. I'm sad I didn't get to see my dad, but know they are having a fabulous time in Germany!

Raif had fun squirting everyone with the hose.
I shall call you, "Little Devil"

Raif didn't want to share with Bailey

Not sure what he's looking for?

Bailey got to drive the little boat!

Bailey and Daddy

Lily was freaking me out walking along the outside of the little boat

Not bad picturing taking, Bailey!

Boomer doing what he loves best, swimming for his ball

Raif ready to go to shore!

Colby with the kids at the porch party at the Tuna Club

Too funny!

So cute!

Father's Day morning

Raif "fishing" off the stern of the boat

It's hard to see, but Raif is trying to copy his Daddy and has a fishing rod in his hand

I got a turn to help Bailey out, we didn't catch anything.

Such concentration

Proud Daddy!

Dinner at Ruby's

BOYS!

I gave Raif his yogurt to eat this afternoon, and instead of eating it he put it in his hair. Boomer is in the background looking quite embarrassed for him! I didn't want to promote it, but had to get video of it because it was really quite funny!