Buccaneer Days 2010

This past weekend we were joined by our friends Curt and Yvette and Rob and Laura for a fun Saturday at Buccaneer Day in Catalina. We had such a fun time and had beautiful weather. We left Saturday morning to a clear, sunny day.

Yvette and I hanging out on the boat.
These are the before pictures.

Rob and Laura

Our boat decor

Some other boat's pirate decor.

We went for a cruise around, a little piratey!

We gave these people a tow.

This is how they paid us.

We decided to go for a little boat cruise, and ended up at the bar with no shoes, clothes or money. Well, knowing us we found a way to have a cocktail. Laura asked some random person for $20, and he gave it to her. Then Curt knew someone...first round of drinks. Then, Colby and Curt knew someone else and wallah! Second round of drinks.

We decided to head back after two rounds, and everyone had a go at jumping off the tower.

I love how everyone gets so into the pirate theme.

Curt and Yvette ready for the party.

Colby and me ready for a good time.

Rob and Laura...Yes Rob is Peter Pan. He was looking for Captain Hook all night!

Laura's fancy shoes, they actually lit up as she walked.

Cheer Camp

The day after the homecoming game, Millikan Cheer hosted a fundraiser cheer clinic. Bailey got to attend with Lexy. Colby and I had already made plans to go to Buccaneer Days, so my mom got to take her and Kelly was also there. Bailey had a great time and even gets to cheer at next weeks game. I am so excited to watch since I didn't get to attend the camp. Bailey told my mom and Kelly that she wants to go to cheer clinic every week!

Headed out for cheer clinic!
Lexy and Bailey at cheer clinic.

Some fun activities with a little friend she made.

Go team!

A future cheerleader?

A little video to enjoy.

Millikan's Homecoming Game

Friday was Millikan High School's homecoming game. We packed up the kids and headed over to the game to join my sister, Eli, Lexy and my parents to watch Jaymee cheer for the JV squad. It was so much fun and we got to cheer, watch the band, cheerleaders, and the football game. Jaymee has such a fun smile and cheery attitude and makes for the perfect cheerleader. Raif loved the band and dancing to the music. Bailey was mesmerized by the cheerleaders and even got to see the princesses (homecoming court) all dressed up. It was such a fun evening for all of us!

Jaymee had a little break and came to say hi.
Raif was dancing along to the Black Eyed Peas with Auntie Kelly He really did have a ton of fun, he rarely falls asleep in the car.

Minutes before we left for the game, it was raining at our house and we got to enjoy a rare double rainbow.

Time to Give it Up?

Raif has been having a hard time giving up his bottle. Bailey gave it up at 15 months, Raif will be two at the end of Ocotber, and has no desire. Well, this morning as we were watching Yo Gabba Gabba in my bed, Raif was having a great time and then showed me his winning prize. He completely chewed off the nipple of his bottle.

It made me wonder, how do women still breastfeed when their child has teeth on top and bottom? I, as most of you who know me, know, that I did not breastfeed either of my children. Gasp....I know. Whatever! It is not a discussion I get in with anyone. Period. Not even my husband. It was my choice and I knew it wasn't for me. Period. End of discussion.

But, anyways, back to my post. Wouldn't this hurt! Bailey was never a chewer. Raif obviously is. I was cracking up as he showed me, with pride, what he had accomplished. Little did he know he would not get a bottle for the rest of the day. Ha, ha, ha! If you can chew it, you don't need it. I did crack tonight. We can't solve everything in one day. Hopefully we are on our way to no bottles. I really just want to get rid of them. One less thing to throw in the dishwasher.

His winning prize! He looked at me as if to say, "Look what I did, Mommy!"

Oh, The Life...

Raif loves watching TV in Colby's and my room. I had to sneak the camera past Raif so he didn't see it and do his silly "cheese" face. I would love to cozy up with him. But, somehow when I get on the bed with him it becomes, "let's jump on mommy time and be silly." At least I get to get in some laundry while he's relaxing.

The Master's Fishing Tournament

As most of you know, well if you don't know then you don't know Colby, Colby is an avid fisherman. Two weekends ago Colby, was in the Master's Tournament, which is one of the biggest non-money tournaments in Southern California. He asked me before he left if I wanted to go to the awards banquet, my response was, "only if you win!" Well, sure enough we attended the banquet, because he and his team won! The boat caught and released 4 marlin, Colby catching one of those on 12 lb. line using a circle hook. I could go on and on about the technicalities of everything, but I won't, and just leave you with a few pictures of the night. It was a big night for him, and I'm glad I got to share it with him.

Pre-party pictures on the boat they went on. They were all so proud of all of their flags they proudly had out!

Colby and his fellow anglers being presented with the 1st ever Circle Hook Award.
Their team, Bill, Rob, Curtis and Colby

Naples Street Dance

We had our last concert in the park in Naples this past Sunday. It is my favorite one of the summer. We danced in the street to our neighbor's band, The Elm Street Band, a Long Beach favorite. Raif and Bailey didn't stop once they got up and started dancing. We "dined" on Albertson's fabulous fried chicken! A great way to end the summer.

Raif actually did have to stop for a few minutes to ice his head after a little fall.
Raif wasn't in the mood to pose with his sister.

Where did everybody go?

Raif is waiting for our neighbor's little boy to get a bit bigger so he is not the only boy. Bailey is dancing with our neighbors Annabelle and Vicki.