Movie Night...at Home

Last Friday, we were supposed to have date night with the Irelands. Our babysitter cancelled, and we couldn't find a replacement. So, instead, Colby got gifted a screen projector from a retired friend. Instead of using it for work, we hooked it up to Colby's laptop and used it as a home movie projector. Colby and I put the kids to bed, got some cozy blankets, and watched a movie outside in our backyard. It was so much fun and a great date night at home!

This is not the best picture, but you get the point.

Pretend City

As one of our last outings before school, Sarah and I packed up the kids and headed over to Pretend City in Irvine. It was packed with fun things for the kids to explore. The kids had lots of fun pretending to be doctors, farmers, grocery store workers, and chefs/waiters.

Bailey is obsessed with babies, so this room was right up her alley.
By far, my favorite room was the restaurant.

Kid size furniture in the house.

Raif hopped in the crib.

A car at the farm.

Raif checking out the groceries.

Visiting Daddy at Work

Last week we went to stay down at the hotel in Laguna Beach where Colby is working on his project. Not you typical "visiting Daddy at work" photos! We hung out at the pool during the day and then Colby joined us for a late afternoon at the beach. Raif, who has been hanging out at the bay ALL summer long, decided he did not like the sand nor the waves and would not be put down or walk in the sand. We had a great visit and night's stay at the hotel.

Bailey and Colby checking out the waves
The water was freezing!

Raif and I sitting on the chairs

Raif's turn to check out the water

Colby's working on getting alcohol served down at the beach, I think I'm missing a cocktail in my hand!

We did take a stroll down the beach to the local park. Raif loves swings.

So does Bailey.

The park had all of these tunnels to go through, Raif just dove in!

Colby also had a go at it.

Raif also loves slides.

And, so does Bailey.

After a fun early evening at the beach, we ordered room service, Bailey's new favorite thing to do at a hotel.

Bailey is eating shrimp cocktail, ahi sashimi, halibut fish-n-chips, she's so typical for a 4 1/2 year old!

Raif dug into an entire plate of french fries!

As we were eating our room service, this is the view from our hotel room as the sun is setting.

Almost gone!

I brought along the portable DVD player for a little peace and quiet, for me!

Our day view from the room!

Taken from our balcony.

Like I said, not quite your typical visit to Daddy's work! We've been very blessed to get to visit so many beautiful places.

I Love Snails!

As much of a girlie girl she is, she still has a little tomboy in her! At least she's not squeamish about things!

Bailey is 4 1/2 Today!

I know, it sounds so weird. It's not a birthday, so what's the big deal. Well, to a 4 1/2 year old it is. She is no longer just plain 4, but 4 1/2. Don't get to worried, there were no gifts, no big celebration. We measured Bailey this morning, and but her new 4 1/2 year old measurement on her chart. And, she got to pick what I made for dinner. A girl after my own heart, she picked pizza. So, dear, sweet mom didn't have to make a thing! We ate outside and afterwards roasted marshmallows on the fire pit. We also cozied up to our new blankets our good friend Curtis brought back from our trip to Cabo. It was a fun, special night for all of us.

Bailey roasting her marshmallow.
Raif is actually saying, "Cheese!"

As hot as it was today, it actually got quite chilly outside tonight.

Colby enjoying his marshmallow, and making seconds!

Water Fun in the Backyard

It's been so hot lately, Raif and Bailey have been having tons of water fun.

I think you missed Bailey.
Now you're all wet.

And so are you, Raif!

Kids love to pour water!

So fun!

I love the way the water looks in this one.

Surprise!

Bay Day with Jaymee and Lexy

I'm a little behind on my posts...

Two Fridays ago Jaymee and Lexy joined us for a day at the bay. Since they've gotten a bit older, it's hard to get catch them on a day when they are not busy. But, we finally managed to get them to come with us to the bay. It was a lot of fun and relaxing (for me)!

Bailey swimming with Lexy and Jaymee
It looks a bit cold.

Raif eating, while Bailey is swimming in the background.

Raif helping Lexy build a castle.

Now, switched to helping Jaymee.

Everyone is helping now.Continuing with the fun.

More water to make it nice and muddy.

Not sure what they're building, but it was lots of fun.

At the end, Bailey got to help Lexy knock it down.