Duck pond

We love our neighborhood and surroundings.  Within a walk or bike ride, we can go feed Lucky the Horse, climb trees and fish at the Duck pond, shop at Lowes, eat at Subway or be with friends.  It's awesome.  The Jelso Boys were over for an afternoon and we all ventured down to the pond.  It was sweet watching the older kids "fish" around the pond and attempt to climb trees.  

A few pics to show Brody's personality

 Where is Brody?

 There he is!

 WE LOVE HARMONICAS!!!!!  This is our most popular toy to play with while in the car.  You can only image the "fun" we all have listening to Brody.  I think he played for almost an hour straight one time while Chris was driving up to the Santa Cruz area to visit family.  Awesome!

 Grumpy...yes, he is still grumpy at times.

 Silly...more peak-a-boo!

And just a funny pictures of Sister.

Tea parties

We get on kicks at our house and a few weeks ago it was tea parties.  Both Addie and Brody enjoyed it (Brody really like to take the stuff from Addie and play with the spoons).  Jack came over for a few hours and "Chef Mommy Pants" provided a delicious tea party for the kiddos.

Mother's Day 2012

We spent Mother's Day at the beach in Cayucos after church.  It was a PERFECT day and we couldn't have asked for me. This has to be one of Addie's favorite beaches since it is full of tiny rocks instead of gritty sand.  She will build and build and build.  Also, it has driftwood tents so naturally we have to place privates. :)  It was a good day with the family.

He walks...in April

We have a walker on our hands finally.  Brody decided to take his first million steps at Chubby Chandler's Pizza in Paso.  We had a coupon so we ate at their picnic tables and apparently it was a perfect place for Brody to walk.  We loved it!  Addie would stand down the sidewalk to him and he would toddle right to her.  

No wedding Saturday at the Blakes

It's awesome being at home on a Saturday.  We had a hot one last weekend so of course that calls for the bounce house to be blown up with water...Addie and Brody's favorite.  Chris decided to jump in with the kids and they had a blast.

 Addie after ballet class...made us smile.

Hawaiian getaway...san ninos

Absolutely amazing!  Chris and I had the true JOY of getting away with no kids for 6 days.  Grammy and Papa graciously watched our kiddos for the week (with the help of the Boone Farm too) while we went to Kona, Hawaii.  I had a wedding on Saturday so the other 4 days we sat, slept, ate, slept, drank, slept, read...you get the idea.  It was AMAZING!  We loved being able to do whatever we wanted, not be constrained by time or naps, and sit for long meals with a bottle of wine.  Sigh, I think I already miss it.  Yes, we totally missed our kids but it was great being away.  We were ready to see them again and got a bit teary when they hugged up with pure joy.  I could get used to a once or twice a year "work" trip to Hawaii...just need to pray for more brides to call me. :)