February 25, 2008

A rare photo of the two kids together. Usually Ben likes to "help" me take pictures.

February 24, 2008

We decided to go to the elementary school near our home. Summer loves to splash around in the puddles left by the recent rain.
Look at me!!
She doesn't seem to have any fear of the big slides!

Here's a clip of the kids going down the slide:

February 21, 2008

We're off to run errands.

Playing peek a boo with my collandar.
Chill'in with Dad.
Watching cartoons while I make breakfast.

February 18, 2008

Ben loves his bike!

Summer feels cheated by not having the ability to ride a bike (yet) so takes on a very important task: pulling her stuffed animals around the neighborhood in a wagon!
Off on our adventure around the neighborhood!

Here's a video clip of Ben riding his bike:

February 17, 2008

Naptime in the pack n play. This girl can really sleep!
And when she wakes, she loves to play with her stuffed animals and look at her books.
Summer with her buddies....a rubber ducky and a stuffed dog.

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day!! We made our traditional heart shaped cookies! I told Ben and Summer they could each pick one to eat and Summer chose the huge one while Ben chose the small one. Maybe he ate too much dough or something!
I told Ben people kiss on Valentines Day so he leaned over and gave Summer a big kiss! She was pretty surprised!

February 9, 2008

We went to Balboa Island and took the ferry over to the Fun Zone.
Ben & Brian love the ferris wheel.

The kids really enjoy the ride on the ferry boat.

February 7, 2008

Time to brush your teeth before bed!!
Summer diligently brushes her teeth....actually, she is really just sucking off the fruity toothpaste but I'm onto her and give her a good scrub down at the end.
Look at those pearly whites!

February 6, 2008

Getting into mischief!! Summer loves to climb on the ledge behind the couch. And then climb over the couch.
If someone will chase her behind the couch she gets sooo excited.

February 4, 2008

As soon as I say, "time to go" - Summer grabs her shoes and sits by the front door to ensure that she isn't left behind.
She loves her shoes!

February 2, 2008

Happy Rain Day from Ben!!

Ben loves to jump in the puddles after a good rain storm. And he thinks it's sooo cool that Abby gets to sleep in the house when it rains.

February 2, 2008

Summer loves to read books and will bring them to Brian, climb on his lap and have him read to her. It's so cute!

January 25-31st, 2008

Mom's helper?? Summer loves unloading the drawers in the kitchen.

Time for a jog with mom & Abby.

The more treats I give Summer, the longer I'm
able to run.

Ben is busy satisfying his sweet tooth.

January 24, 2008

At our weekly pizza night we celebrated Jack's birthday.

Notice how Ben is right next to the cake. I'm pretty sure he even
snuck a few "tastes" of the frosting. I wonder where he got his sweet
tooth from?

FYI: Sugar mixed with 9 kids makes for a very "lively" evening!

Summer LOVED this rocking horse.

Go Summer!!

January 23, 2008

Goofing around at lunchtime.

Summer loves putting hats on her head and scarves
or headphones around her neck.

January 20-23rd, 2008

Playing at the park with Peyton.

Bathtime! And even better, Ben's not trying to
drown Summer!

I heard Ben say, "get down Summer", so I ran into the dining
room and this is where I found Summer. She wanted Ben's cookie.
Sometimes a girl's gotta take matters into her own hands!

My little monkey!

January 19, 2008

A fun weekend in San Francisco!! We went on a long bike ride across the bridge...



Through golden gate park, down to Ocean Beach and
then back to Haight/Ashbury. Whew!

We stayed in our old neighborhood
This is the view from the condo. It was awesome!