Slidin' fun

Pure Joy

Don't you wish that something so simple as water can make you this happy?

Water kids

Pool Fun

I tried to get better shots of the kids but it was a little difficult to get decent shots with 2 overly excited kids in the water. You'd think the amount of time we're in or around water, I'll have a waterproof camera. That will definitely be a nice investment!

Water fun

We had a lot of sunshine on Saturday which prompted me to head to Target and pick up one of those pools for the kids to play in. Aden was so excited to blow it up and when we finally get around to doing it on Sunday, Kadence was down for a nap. I was thinking to myself that we should wait to fill it up until she is awake so they could go in together, but since Aden was so excited, it will be torture for him to have to wait for his sister. So I didn't say anything and just watched them set it up and put water in it.

Turns out, my son had the same thought. I was gardening in the front yard and after they setup the pool, they came out to join me. I asked Darin why he wasn't in the pool and Darin told me that Aden wanted to wait for his sister. It brought tears to my eyes and another proof to how much he loves and thinks about his sister. I told him it's ok if he wants to go in and he doesn't have to wait for her, but he wouldn't budge. He said he wants to play in it with her. He is my sweet boy and I love the way he loves his sister so much.

First Pony

I've waited for this moment ever since I found out I was pregnant with a girl...somehow being able to put her hair up in a pony and all other hair-dos were the first thing that came to mind why I was looking forward to having a girl. Not the clothes, shopping or all that other stuff that makes you want to have a daughter. Mine was being able to do her hair. I don't know why since I'm really not very good at it - and I am terrible at doing my own hair. But somehow, this moment is what I've been waiting for and look how amazing she looks!

I'm sure in 6 months, I will be complaining about having to fix her hair all the time. But for now, I still can't believe I am fortunate enough to be able to do this.

Fun with Dad

Some moments of our little miss with her daddy....

Beach lover

I was really worried that Kadence wouldn't enjoy hanging out at the beach, and in our family, that is just not an option. It took 3 trips to the beach before she actually immersed herself to the fun of being on the beach. You'd never know now that she used to cry whenever her feet touched the sand. Now we can't get her off of it! I was amazed how much she has changed and she was just happy to be covered in sand!

Memorial Weekend 2010

This memorial day weekend marks our 4th year having the beach house and it was fitting that we spend it with friends - although we were hoping that our co-owners could've joined us. Oh well, next year, right?! We spent 4 glorious days walking on the beach, checking out the Tide Pools, hiking the dune and watching 2 or 3 whales hanging around the Cape. We had great weather - no wind and partly sunny, which is perfect when you're talking about the Oregon Coast! Some highlights from the weekend..

The kids eating lunch on the beach:

Liam & Aden observing Liam's 'catch':

Hiking up the dune:

Our expert 4-year old dune-climber enjoying his snack with the best view: