Raif's First Trip on the Catalina Express

We were supposed to take the boat for a fun weekend in Avalon a few weekends ago, but the weather has not been so great here in sunny So Cal. The manager of the Tuna Club was retiring after 20+ years, so instead of braving the weather we took the Express over for the day. Raif had never been on the Express, so it was a fun new experience for him. It started pouring just as we were leaving Avalon, so we were happy we didn't chance the weather on our boat.

Bailey Got Her Ears' Pierced!

We had Bailey's friend from preschool, Taylor, and her family over for dinner on Saturday night. Bailey was so enamored with Taylor's earrings, that she finally decided that she wanted hers pierced. We met Taylor and her mom at the mall on Wednesday and Bailey went through with it. Here is the piercing it pictures!

Taylor holding her hand before

Marking her ears with the pen

She's starting to get a bit nervous...
Ouch! Yep, it hurts a bit.

What just happened? It's all over.

Smiles all around. She did it!
Peace sign earrings for our little girl.

A Day at the Races

The Tuna Club once again hosted a day at Santa Anita Race Track. I didn't get our yearly picture in front of the ice sculpture. But, this year since Colby is on the board, he got to go down for the Tuna Club sponsored race. He is third from the left. Kind of fun, huh?

My Parents are on Vacation...

So yes, that means we have 4 dogs for two weeks!

I think they all want in!
Maggie is in Lily's bed and Lily is in Maggie's bed!

Dr. Seuss Day

I volunteered to read to the kindergarten classrooms for Read Across America Day. As a fundraiser, the school sold Cat in the Hat inspired hats. Of course, Raif also wanted to wear one for this special day.

Bailey with her favorite color, purple
Raif is still wearing his hat, daily!

One of the grandparents even dressed up as the Cat in the Hat. She was wonderful! So quirky and funny.

A Horse Visits Preschool

One of the parents at Raif's preschool owns a horse and brought Hollywood in for a visit at preschool. All of the kids got to take a turn feeding the horse. It was quite a treat for the kids.

Raif feeding Hollywood
Hollywood in the middle of preschool!

Happy 6th Birthday Reagan

While Colby and I were gone this weekend, Bailey got to go to Knott's Berry Farm with her best friend Reagan to celebrate her birthday. Reagan got to take 3 of her friends to celebrate with her. Sarah and Aaron took all of the kids for a fun day at Knott's!