Pumpkin Patch 2011

Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch was so much fun. The kids rode so many more rides, and Bailey got to play with some of her new school friends. Due to the rain, the pumpkin patch fundraiser through Bailey's school was delayed a day, which meant Colby got to come with us! There was a chill in the air, I got to wear my new boots and sweater. Fall is officially here!

Family photo
My kiddos and me

Daddy with his little pumpkins

Being a little silly

Bailey and Raif

Spinning around, I think Raif was chillin'

Vroom, vroom!

I'm not sure what the licking of the lips means...

Stretch, Raif!

How Did She Get So Big?

Each October, we go to the pumpkin patch. Bailey's first trip to the pumpkin patch was while we were in San Diego. Subsequent years have all been at Pa's Pumpkin Patch, just minutes from our house. It has been our tradition to go as a family, but this year was a bit different. Bailey's school holds a fundraiser at Pa's, over half the school attends. Bailey rode lots of rides with us, but she also went off with some of her new friends, by herself. A big step for a baby who used to cry every time I left her. I'm a bit sad, those days gone...but more excited for these new adventures. I found this picture of Bailey's first trip to the pumpkin patch, I can't believe how grown-up she looks now!

October 2006
October 2011

Buccaneer Days 2011

We went this past weekend for our annual trip to buccaneer days. We had 8 people on our boat, and there were 4 people on Curtis and Yvette's boat, who side-tide with us. Our friends Jami and Dustin also had their boat, and they joined us for our fun. Here are a few pictures of our day and night.

Piratey boat, check!
Pirate flags, check!

Curtis, well, Curtis being Curtis. He always manages to get the party started! Yvette and Laura out on the raft.

Floating on the raft, Colby is "toeing" us in.

The boys got into a friendly competition of trying to cast to the buoys.

Jerry, having fun!

The girls, dressed and ready to go. Yes, Laura is Tinkerbell. Last year her hubby was Peter Pan looking for Captain Hook!

Liz and Jerry

Me and my pirate. Yes, it's a repeat of last year's costume. I ran out of time...

Miles and Tawny

Part of our crew

Ahoy mateys!

Miles was focused on his bird.

Jami and me

Dustin and Jami, I think he was doing a karate kid chop!

Another group photo opp

One more try, I think our photographer was a bit tipsy to try and get all of us in on one shot!

Rob and Laura, it doesn't show up but her costume lit up. We never lost Laura!

Things are going south!

Liz out on the dance floor

Me, Tawny and Jami

Really going south! I have no idea who is standing in front of Colby. Can you see the look of concern on my face?

Colby confiscated the skeleton stick, none of us know from who!

And then Liz stole it from Colby.

On the ride home from the bar.

There were only 4 of us on the boat ride home from the bar, thankfully all were accounted for when we arrived home!

On the boat ride home, Liz taking a snooze

Miles too!

Laura as well.

Tawny took her snooze outside.

Rob had a snooze as well, but I didn't get his picture since he fell asleep after I started taking my nap. Colby and Jerry were the only troopers to stay awake!

The End

Until next year's pirate adventure!

Abigail Iris Library Fundraiser

The Long Beach Public Library Foundations held a fundraiser at a beautiful Long Beach home to host the author's of the children's' book "Abigail Iris." Bailey, my mom and I took Reagan to the event. The girls had a great time decorating book markers, listening to stories, and even got an autograph from the authors.

Bailey and Reagan making cat treats to donate to the animal shelter.
Reagan, Bailey and Cameron making their book markers.

Bailey getting her book autographed.

Reagan's turn

Bailey and Reagan playing on the fun swings.

Reagan seems to be enjoying it!

Reagan and Bailey posing by the poster of Abigail Iris

Naples Street Dance

Naples Street Dance is one of my favorite traditions here on the island. Bailey wasn't quite ready to jump into the dancing, but after about 20 minutes she came around. Unfortunately, that was after I stopped taking pictures. Here a few of Raif and Colby, they had a great time!