Avila Beach

We took the kids for a day trip to Avila Beach today.
They each got a new little wagon with sand toys in it. Excited to finally be out of the car

These circles at the park had Os on one side and Xs on the other. Jordan lined them all up so they were all on the same side. Each time a kid came and messed it up, he fixed it.

Coolest baby ever

Smile!!

Getting ready for lunch

I love her little teeth

Finally smiling for the camera....He usually turns away

Getting ready to get in the water

Jordan loved the waves, no matter how cold they were!

RUN!!

First time standing on the sand. Not sure if she wants to laugh or cry. She refused to walk and just stood frozen in that spot until I picked her up again.

Skylar ran up and almost made her move...but not quite :)

Playing in the waves.

Maci's turn
Big brother's watching out for her

Who's having more fun running from the waves, the kids or Daddy??

Gettin braver

They called this the "fast slide".

Napping in style. My little beach bum.

"I'm ready to play again"

She's such a happy baby

Lovin her new monkey

One tired little boy.

4th Of July

Every year since I was a kid we have spent the 4th of July swimming at my grandma's house and then doing fireworks at night. I have so many great childhood memories of this holiday. It's fun to watch our kids enjoying this tradition. Ready for the water :)

New water shoes.

Jordan and my aunt, Darlene. The kids are so close to both of my aunts. I love it!

Maci did good as long as she could hold on really, really tight.

Playing motor boat with grandma.

How cool is this boat??

Somehow Skylar always manages to find a cell phone.

Food time!

"Where's my food?"

That's much better!

Poker face

The big kids decided they did not want to smile for a flag shirt picture. But Maci cooperated.

Happy girl

Jordan is terried of the fireworks and ended up watching from the window inside. But Skylar LOVES them. She was so excited and had so much fun.

Maci's first sparkler

Skylar and Grandpa

Wild Water Adventures

Today we left the baby with my parents and took the 3 year-olds to Wild Water Adventures for the first time. They had a blast! Jordan is a little fish and loved to play on all the slides and in the pools. Skylar is a little more reserved and nervous about the water, but she still had lots of fun. Jordan continues to make friends everywhere and even got some lady he didn't know to offer him the raft she had rented! He's so adorable when he wants to be lol.

I have no idea who this little girl is in front of Jordan so I hope she doesn't mind being on my blog :)

First time eating dippin' dots. That and the big soda in front of them could be the reason it's 9:30 and they are still wide awake! Seemed like a good idea at the time....now, not so much.

4th Of July Photo Shoot