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!

The Hazards of being a little Brother of Girls

Every night when I put Diesel to bed we have to lock and close his door. We lock it from the outside so that he wont get out of bed. After about an hour or two we unlock it and check on him. He has a toddler bed in his room as well as a futon. Lately he has been wanting to sleep on the Futon. Well, after peeking in on him this is what I found. He was fast asleep under the futon. I moved him up to the bed but not before I got this shot.

So I have discovered that being the baby bother in a house with 2 girls can very hazardous. If you don't believe me just check this out and you will be well aware of what is in store for my poor Diesel. Now we just gotta get Daddy to understand it's normal behavior and no inclination for what is in store for Diesel.

I think Taylor and Rylee had way too much fun during this!

Run Diesel Run!!!!

Help Me!!!!!! Save Me!!!!

Oh No they got me again!

Laughing the Night Away!

Tonight Jeremy and I headed out to see Dane Cook Live preforming Isolated Incident. My Grams and Gramps said they would keep the girls for us. They picked them up at about 2:30 then headed to the movies, dinner and back to the resort to swim and watch movies. My girlfriend Alison kept Diesel for us.

Jer and I headed down to Westgate at 5:30. We had planned in eating dinner at Margaritaville but there was a 2 hour wait. So we headed over to Moe's Southwest Grill. It was really good! Then we headed over to Hell's Half Acre for a few drinks before the show.

We got into the center and found our FLOOR SEATS!!! ( I bought them for Jeremy for his 28th Birthday ) We were so excited! We LOVE DANE COOK. He is so funny.

The show was supposed to start at 7:30 but we were waiting and waiting and waiting.

The Stage

Still waiting.

Finally they had 2 opening acts. They were funny too.

Then the man came out! Like I said we were on the floor so when he entered he ran right by us. He gave Jeremy a Hi-Five and even looked him in the eye and said What's up!

Here he is running in the 1st time. I was a little early taking the picture.

He was sooo funny!

We laughed all night. Everything he said was new material and that was awesome!

Here he is leaving I took it late and got the back of his head. He again gave Jer a High Five.

He came back out for an encore.

When he ran back in I was able to get a better shot and Jer again got a hi-Five. He says he is never washing his hand! lol...

So we waited for him to start then we had to wait to leave. Being on the floor it took a while.

It was so much fun and a much needed night out.

I was able to get all dressed up and even wore a dress I haven't worn before!

Flying off

This morning my grandparents meet us at my house then we headed over to the kids Swim Lessons and Taylor's Swim Team Practice. When the kids were done the showered and got dressed and we headed over to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. It was so yummy. Of course we had to shop around the country store a little big. Taylor got a new Webkinz and some candy and Rylee picked a candy toy IPod and a Candy binoculars set. Diesel of course picked some cars. My Mom also got Diesel some car decorations for his room.

After breakfast we headed over to the Mall. We didn't have too much time to kill but enough to get out and walk around. My mom was flying home and we had to have we at the airport but 1pm. We looked at the pet store in the mall. The doggies were all so cute!

We got my mom to the airport in time. We all were sad to see her go! But the kids and I are excited for our Annual Camarillo Summer visit.

Once we got back home my grandparents headed back to their resort for some rest. We all needed it. It has been a busy fun filled week. They will be back tomorrow to pick up the girls for the night so Jer and I can go see Dane Cook!

Science Museum

Today we headed to the Phoenix Science Museum. My Gramps bought us a year membership so we can go back anytime for the next year. We are very excited. The Science Museum is so cool. They have so much and for all different ages. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Jer had to work and wasn't bale to join us. So I am looking forward to going back with him.

They have the Lego exhibit going on right now. The kids all liked that

Even my mom had fun... She's a dork!

My Knight

The Royal Court

Diesel didn't like the forces of nature!

My Kids Under Water

Rylee Distorted

Gramps Having fun with some neat computer stuff

My Mom and Rylee

My Kids

It was pretty hard!

My Mom on a bed of nails

The nose sneezed in them. Can you see Taylor's hair from when she jumped back!

He built this all by himself.

After the museum we went to Uncle Sam's Pizza for lunch. It was so YUMMY! When we got home we just relaxed. Gramps went back to the resort and Grams hung out with us for a bit. when we dropped Grams off my Mom treated us to Jamba Juice and the kids ate left overs for dinner.