Mimi's visit

Mimi came out to visit us for a little over a week in early June.  Although she booked her ticket before we knew we were going to move, it ended up being perfect timing!  She helped watch/entertain the kids while we would pack/clean/paint/run errands/etc.  

One morning while Daddy was working on his to-do list, Mimi and I took the kids to the farmers market at the RB Winery and to see the kids band, Hullabaloo, perform. 

Sydney listening to the music

Mimi cuddles

We saw some friends there - guess Savannah and Sydney were too interested in the music to smile :) 

Playground fun

Daddy and Mimi took the kids to the beach one morning so I could get work done around the house.  It was a chilly morning but they still had fun!

Climbing trees

Uncle Mark and Cole resting

Every single toy I got ready to box up and pack they decided that it was their favorite toy and it was like they had never seen it before.  Needless to say, I was thankful when I had a few minutes without them so I could pack MUCH quicker. 

It was cool in the mornings but hot in the afternoons.  Daddy and Mimi tried taking the kids to the new splash/water park in downtown one afternoon but it was closed for maintenance - go figure!  They still had fun exploring and playing at the playground. 

Still rocking her Halloween costume.  Best $15 spent on clothes!!

Sweet kiddos 

Loves his guacamole

Jawg came into San Diego the day before Mimi left to head back to Florida.  

Uncle Mark came over and we surprised the kids with s'mores!

Getting ready for s'mores

Thanks for a fun visit, Mimi!!  We love you. 

Beginning of June

Some pics of the first 1/2 of our month:

Nani & Poppa sold their house that they have lived in since moving to California (almost 24 years!) and relocated to a beautiful one story house just 10 minutes north of their old place.  Their new backyard is HUGE and has room for a pool, hot tub, 3 organic flower beds and more!  Nani invited the kids over one afternoon to help her plant seeds. 

They had a blast and always ask to check on their plants when we are on our way over!

Daddy and Cole were checking out their new fridge for a water line. 

The boys putting up a tv mount

Cole found one of daddy's hats

Sweet kiddos at the playground one chilly morning

He did this all himself on the first try!

So sister had to try it, too!

Playing hairdresser with powertools

They thought they were clever!

We took Daddy to a place called Stone Farms in Escondido for an early Fathers Day celebration.  It is where they grow the vegetables/herbs to use at the Stone Brewery restaurants.  They had a stage for live music, pizza oven, chickens and beer :) We had a fun afternoon!

Cole wanted to push Sydney in the swing

We were at a playdate right next to Nani's school so got to visit her and eat lunch with her!  I don't think the kids ate anything while we were there as they were too busy playing with all of her fun things in her classroom. 

Sydney and Cole traded Halloween outfits one afternoon.  Meet Cole the princess and Sydney the pirate.  

Riding on bob the builder after we left Babies R Us

This girl!  Her naps are hit or miss.  She always has 'quiet' time in her room though.  This day I found her asleep in her bed underneath her umbrella.  

Oh. my. word.  While we were packing, Sydney found this gown from her baptism (that was waaaaay too big for her then).  She put it on and wanted to wear it everywhere!  This was her outfit for most of the day.  We did have some errands to run so I made her put pants on since it was so see through.  A few times I caught a glimpse of her in a store I would just start laughing.  She's too much!

Memorial Day Hike

We checked out a new hike over Memorial Day weekend.  

The kiddos did great - walking a little over 1.5 miles (we carried them a bit as well).  

This was probably our longest hike ever - lots of rest breaks :) 

Happy hiker

Looking for the owl

They found some fun hiking sticks

Dave and I both ended up with poison oak after the hike, but thankfully the kids were ok!