5.01.2013

Summer Fun: Beach trip with Daddy

Before this summer begins, I'd like to get all the adventures of last summer blogged.  So I am doing a Summer Fun series, full of sunshine and happy memories. 
Enjoy!
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On the way to my grandparent's house in mid-June, the bikes we had tethered on the back of the Pilot, flew off while we were traveling Highway 6 over the mountain.  Somehow, we managed to retrieve the bikes and no cars were damaged in the mishap.  

Once our beach trip was over, however, we thought it best to leave the bikes at my grandparents' until we could return with Josh's dad's truck to safely transport them home.

So a week later, Josh and his brother took the twins and headed out on the trip to pick them up.

It wasn't all business...

They had some good, old fashioned fun, too!

Like playing at the park in Garibalidi and riding the train that runs from there to Rockaway.









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They also played at the beach...

bravely dipping their toes in the freezing water with Uncle Samuel.

And visited the pier...

running in sandal feet,

to look over the edge with Daddy.

And they braved the rail road tracks...

balancing like old pro's!

Before they knew it, the day was over, and the kids were worn out!
Such a beautiful day for a quick trip to the beach.

Hoping for LOTS of those for us this summer as well!

Summer Fun: BFF Julie's Birthday

Before this summer begins, I'd like to get all the adventures of last summer blogged.  So I started a Summer Fun series, full of sunshine and happy memories. 
Enjoy!

Josh's sister Julie's birthday is August 9th.
It was less than a week before we were leaving to go back to Marshall.

We decided to celebrate for the entire day, starting with a hike to nearby Lucia Falls.

The boys had so much fun together.

Looking at these pictures makes me so excited to get these boys out!

To go on more hikes,

to be in the trees,

and to let them explore as they love to do.

The falls were really beautiful,

and the company was perfect!

At the end we stopped for a picnic,

and took pictures.




Then the boys climbed all over the rocks.






And Julie snapped some family photos for us.
This one is my favorite.

Although, Wyatt's face in this one is priceless!



After our hike and photo op, we headed back to Julie's for the afternoon.
It got HOT!




So the big boys swam.




And Julie & I played with Super Wy on the trampoline.
It was such a great day.

Love that girl!