Saturday, March 5, 2011

Just Another Beautiful Day in So Cal

This weekend I was so excited to have absolutely no plans. We woke up, had a leisure breakfast, then packed up the kids, all 4 of them, and headed over to dog beach. The weather was so beautiful. I almost feel shameful posting this when so many people back east are still having such poor weather! But, I will anyways because it is really that nice out today. Boomer is so at home in the water and had what we call "A Boomer Day!" He got to swim for about 2 hours, roll in the sand, chase his ball, mingle with other 4-legged friends, dig in the sand, and hang out with his family. What more could a dog want? Lily also loves to hang out at the beach, she is so social and loves to go and hang out with everyone. Bailey and Raif had fun splashing around and hanging out. The dolphins were even chasing a school of bait close to shore (no I did not know this Colby informed me that was the case). I might have gone overboard with the pictures, but hey...I had my camera and everyone was cooperating!
Boomer chasing his ball, the dolphins are in the background.
It was lots of fun for the kids to see the dolphins from the shore
Lily, I have no idea what she was looking at...we often don't!
It's about to get messy around here!
Yup, time for a dig!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Feels so good!
Raif did not want his shirt on!
Bailey with her "messy bun"
Lily got in on the picture taking
I did not want to comb my hair today, can you tell?
I did not think it was as warm as the kids, but I'm always cold.
Come on Dad, please, please throw the ball!
Happy Dog!
Play time!
So funny! Boomer on the side thinks it's time to throw the ball again.
Raif was giving his Daddy a sand bath.



If you recall, Raif HATED the sand not too long ago, not the case anymore. Notice the sand flying into the picture, Boomer was digging to China.


Not an overly exciting video, but it does show how much Boomer loves the beach!

Raif was giving Colby a sand bath.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Bailey's Tinkerbell Party

Bailey had a Tinkerbell themed party this year to celebrate her 5th birthday. I found this adorable Tinkebell fairy costume on Etsy. The party was lots of fun and even had Tinkerbell show up to the party. We had Mexican food from a catering company that was delicious! Many of our friends and family showed up to celebrate our little girl. We are so blessed to have such loving people in our lives. Thank you all for making her day so special!
Bailey in her costume.
Bailey and her friend Taylor, from preschool
Mommy and her little girl
Bailey with Annabelle and Vicki, our neighbors, and Taylor
Decorations in our foyer
Living room decor
Bailey and her best buddy Reagan
Best picture I have, ever, of Bailey and Paige...even with the juice boxes!
Bailey and Deirdre
The delicious, and BEAUTIFUL cake from Sarah. Visit her at her website, you won't be disappointed!
The caterers had such a wonderful display of the food
Jaymee and Lexy with their fairy poses
Uncle Greg came in costume...AWESOME! Notice the flask with the Tinkerbell sticker!
Face painting with Tinkerbell
Charlotte, so cute!
Bailey chose a rainbow
Raif carrying around his cars
Dancing around with Tinkerbell
Declan and Raif
We were shocked when Bailey asked Raif if he wanted his face painted and he said yes. We were even more shocked that he actually did it!
Bailey and Tallulah
Tinkebell and some of the fairies
Bailey with Tinkerbell
Cake time!
Uncle Greg with a few of his fellow fairies!
Grandma and Bailey
Bailey with Jaymee and Lexy
Grammy with Bailey
Daddy and his little girl
Proud Mommy and Daddy





























Friday, February 25, 2011

Happy 5th Birthday Bailey!

I can't believe my little girl is already 5! We had a fun day with presents in the morning, a fun afternoon with the Ireland's, and a delicious rib dinner (Bailey's choice!) at Naples Rib Company. Today was her special day at preschool. She got to make her birthday crown, blow out her "5" birthday candle, and cupcakes for their snack. We're looking forward to the celebration continuing this weekend with her Tinkerbell Party!!!
Fresh out of bed, she couldn't wait to open up her presents!
New toys for her American Girl Doll!
A new leotard for our little ballerina!
At the park with Reagan, Paige and Raif.
Reagan is quite the little swinger.
Sarah multi-tasking, one of her specialties!
Raif prefers the slide.
Jaymee at dinner with Bailey and Raif (Lexy had cheer practice)
Opening a card from her Uncle Guyton
Patiently waiting to blow out her candles
Back at home with her new Barbie gifts
Ready for bed in her new pajamas from Grammy and Papa
Special day at preschool
Bailey with the birthday bear and Ms. Renner. Shea in the front is quite the class clown.