August

In August, we went back to school, enjoyed a Del Monte Brass dinner (Mr. B's band), Declan started soccer (pics coming in September--this one is Ian at the park nearby practice), went swimming and then for ice cream, had a visit from my parents and cousin Lizzy, went to National Night Out and got a visit from Declan's classroom otters. 

July fun

The kids had a fabulous time at surf camp, Audrey went to WAVE while the boys did another week of Whispering Pines, the Croxalls came to visit, and Audrey went to her first overnight camp: cheer camp! We had a lot of fun days--play dates, outings, adventures.

June fun

First month of summer break and the kids are having a blast! They started out with a camping trip with their dad (while I rested my foot), then a week of summer camp (Whispering Pines for the boys and art camp for Audrey). Then they had swim lessons, library trips and fun Monterey outings with me, lots of swimming at pools, and a fun visit with Grammy and Grandpa, including a fabulously warm beach day at Lover's Point, a visit to Legoland, hotel pool swimming and lots of beach walks. Such a fun and busy month! There was also a lot of sibling fighting and mom exhaustion, of course.

camping with Dad

So much reading, yay!

Lover's Point

Legoland

beach in Carlsbad, CA--hoping to see the sunset but the clouds prevented us

boardwalk near Asilomar--loved our Grammy and Grandpa time!

Audrey's promotion

Audrey was promoted to middle school!! She was tearful on her last day of school, realizing that she was done with Forest Grove and that she wouldn't see favorite teachers as much. But on promotion day she was excited for the celebration, and her class performed an amazing patriotic concert. Their music teacher is incredible. I love this school!

May: surgery and recovery

After celebrating the amazing Mr. B on his birthday, I woke up the next morning and headed to the surgery center to have surgery on my right foot big toe joint. It went well, and I spent the next two weeks recovering and being taken care of by several friends, Mr. B, Amber and my mom--they worked hard for us! Mid-May Audrey had her first band concert, playing the trumpet.

The kids finished up the school year and are looking forward to a summer break filled with camps and fun adventures. I'm still recovering and taking life slow, but in good spirits. 

April was a fun month!

April was so busy! In addition to Hawaii, I got to spend a quick weekend with my brother Paul and my friend Beth seeing Hamilton, we celebrated Declan's 7th birthday, and Mr. B and the boys ran the By the Bay 3K.

Beth, me, Paul, and Jen

By the Bay 3K

Happy birthday Declan!

Declan got a trick scooter and a lesson from an awesome kid in our ward.

Aunt Kelley spoils our kids

While we went to Hawaii, my sister Kelley watched the kids, bringing her youngest, Lizzy along. They had a great time and were super adventurous!

Hawaii Days 4-7

Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay

Saw so many cool fish!

Yummy donuts

Awesome hiking adventure with Mr. B's mission buddy's company

Ready to go

Swimming hole

Sea turtle in Hale'iwa

Delicious shave ice at Aoki with Noah, Mr. B's friend

Geckos love shave ice too

Turtle bay swimming and relaxing, followed by delicious dinner at Uncle's fish market

Last day, my birthday: massage, lunch, relax, fly home