Mother's Beach

We went to a great new beach today with Isabella.  It's called Mother's Beach, because it's easy for moms to watch their kids there.

It's on the harbor, so there are no waves, and it's shallow a long way out, so there's lots of room to play and run...

We all agreed it was the perfect beach day.

We did lots of giggling...

Lots of splashing...

And lots of wading.

Then Isabella and I discussed very important 4-year-old things while lying in the ocean water.  Doesn't get much better than that!

Bedtime Reading

Nana and Kyle came over for dinner the other night, and Kyle got to stay for pajama time and bedtime stories.  We're so snuggly!

Adventure City

We went on an adventure to a little amusement park near us called Adventure City over the weekend.

We weren't sure if Tommy would like the bigger rides, but as you can see from these pictures, he did. 

He definitely did.

We all did!

We also rode a little train that goes around the park.

They had a petting zoo, and Mom held a chicken!

We dressed up like firefighters, though the costumes may have been a tad big.

We went on the ferris wheel...

Played around at the Thomas the Train station...

And rode the merry-go-round.

Dad took over after Tommy got tired.

We got to drive our own trains by using a hand crank.

And went up on balloon and airplane rides.

We had a good family adventure day.  And I must admit, having a brother is pretty fun.

Dinner with Sprinklers for Dessert

 We had a fun Mexican dinner in downtown Huntington Beach this weekend.  But the food wasn't the most fun part...

Taking dinner on the run...

And running through the sprinkler of the house next door was.

Mom and Dad tried to keep us away from it for about 2 minutes, but then they decided it was too funny and gave in...

We may have had a little fun.

And got A LOT wet!

After we were wet enough, we decided Mom needed a big bear hug.  Better run, Mom!

Chewy's Birthday

Chewy turned 8 on Saturday!  We decided to go all out and bake him a cake (which he can't eat)...

And wrap up some cool doggy presents for him.  

He did a good job opening them, with a little assistance.

I gave him the tuggable giraffe on the ground, and Tommy got him a pink squeaky ball.  

His friend Chewbacca and his family came to butterfly park to help us celebrate.  Here we are singing to him...

And here Isabella and I are being silly.

SOOOOO silly!

Since it is butterfly park, there was a lot of butterfly chasing to do.  

Isabella, Tommy, and I make a good butterfly hunting team.  Happy birthday, Chewy!  Good boy.

Tucking Everyone In

Daddy fell asleep on the couch the other day when Mommy was putting Tommy down for his nap, so I tucked him in extra well.  

Chewy was sleeping too, so I wanted him to be cuddly and draped Tommy's super-hero cape over him.  I'm a good care-taker, especially when it means I get to to skip my own nap!

Our New Favorite Word

Ah...Ah...Ah-choo!

Our Star Wars Version of American Idol

Thanks for holding my fairies for me while I play iPad, Chewy. Good boy!