Monsoon Camp Out

We had a Monsoon this evening. We also have a newly added security screen door on our front door. The kids decided to camp out and watch the monsoon through the screen door. It was so cute. Even Cane decided to join them and watch in the fun. Diesel loved the lightning. The girls loved the whole storm. They were even allowed to dance a little on the rain when it first started but then the crazy winds came and they had to get inside.

Glasses

I took Taylor in her for her annual eye exam. She was wearing her glasses for reading, TV and Computer stuff before. After this eye exam she has to wear her glasses all the time. They also discovered an Astigmatism in both eyes. Her warranty was up on her old glasses and they had just broken. She was able to get a whole new pair with our insurance. Since she has to wear them all the time I decided to let her pick a pair that she truly loved. I feel that kids are cruel and she needs to feel comfortable in what she is wearing or she wont wear them like she should. After trying on a ton we narrowed it down to 2 pair. After trying the on over and over we decided. They fit her face a lot better and were more comfortable. She really is so cute with them on!

While Taylor was looking at glasses I saw Rylee eyeing some as well. I figured that since we were there and our insurance covers the visit we had Rylee's eyes tested too. I was told she was border line needing them. There was a prescription for her and it was very small. It was my call on getting her glasses as well. I figured even if it's a little correction she should have them to help save them in the long run. Rylee only needs hers for reading. She was so excited. She too is adorable in her glasses!

All I want for Christmas are my 2 front teeth!

Rylee lost her 3rd tooth June 15, 2009. She actually swallowed it when she was eating a snack at a friends. She was very upset about it. I think she was a little scared too. Taylor wrote a letter to the tooth fairy for her and she still got her money.

A month later... Rylee lost her other top tooth. Now all she wants for Christmas is her 2 front teeth. She sure has an adorable toothless grin!

Swimming Camp

Taylor was on the city swim team this year. It was her 1st time and she had a lot of fun. They practiced Monday-Wednesday and Fridays for an hour in the morning. They had their swim meets in Thursday evenings. Taylor did really good. She learned the Butterfly, Breast, Freestyle and Back Strokes. She really improved over the course of the season. I was so proud of her. She always got a ribbon. She was even selected to participate in the individual Championships. They only took the 3 fastest times for each age group. She was chosen for the Breast stroke. Although she didn't get a medal she swam her heart out. I was so involved in watching and cheering her on and Volunteering that I wasn't able to get any photos.

Here is a photo of all her ribbons. She seemed to get a lot of 4th place. But we are so proud of all of her ribbons. They are in order Blue is 1st then 2nd and 3rd down to the only purple being 6th.

She particiapted in the relay championships as well. Her team of 4 came in 1st and 3rd. They were amazing!

4th of July Fun

So all the year we have been in San Diego we have spent 4th of July with Shonna and her family. This year was no different. It was a pot luck of sorts and we decided to bring chicken-bobs. I discovered a new Teriyaki sauce and boy were they yummy with Pineapple and peppers.

The girls headed right for the pool.

Maddi and Diesel played in the little pool. I think they were worn out cause they both laid back to relax
After awhile The girls convinced their daddy to join them in the big pool. Diesel was able to join in on the fun too. He loved it!

The girls enjoyed showing off their skills by jumping in.
Taylor was doing a back flip

Rylee was more cautious. Feet First!

Diesel my little dare devil jumped off the top too.

It was good times with good friends.

4th of July isn't 4th of July with out Fireworks. So Jer and I left and headed back to our house to camp out and watch the show. We got their just in time. We parked in a shopping center and watched the show. The kids hung out in the back of the car.

America's Sweetheart, The All American Boy, and Miss Independent!

Red White and Blue all the way!!!

My Love and I

For some reason Diesel isn't a fan of Fireworks. Here he is hiding behind Rylee. At the end he was in my lap head covered with a blanket. He would peak every now and then but for the most part was covering up.

It was a wonderful 4th of July!