Day 2

Day 2 pretty much sucked - almost. I thought we were in the clear from the night before, but oh no! We woke up the next day to strong winds, torrential rain and two very unhappy boys. It was pure torture to see the kids pool right outside our window and not be able to jump in it. I was searching the Internet looking for the nearest movie theater - but low and behold the sunshine gods shined upon us! It was still windy and kind of gray, but the kids didn't care! They headed to the water slides and kids pool and got their vacation on!

Hawaii Day 1

We arrived in Maui to gray skies, clouds and RAIN! Hurricane Felicia had been downgraded to a tropical depression but it still left the afternoon ugly and yucky! We headed to the hotel and and luckily for us it actually started to clear! We went for a quick swim, headed over to Cheeseburger In Paradise for dinner and called it a night after a tour of the hotel grounds.

This is one of the pools at the hotel. Unfortunately, this was an adult "serenity" pool so we didn't get to hang out here, but the other pools were just as nice. My most favorite thing were the cushioned papasan chaise lounges. Heaven!

Hawaii Here We Come!

We were all excited to go to Maui! We are on our way to 7 days of endless hours at the pool, tons of sun and relaxation! ALOHA!

Too bad Daddy couldn't come along this time - we'll have some fun for you!

Imaginative Play

Some Saturday mornings are easy and lazy. I enjoy this type of day. Nothing pressing on the calendars so we can leisurely putter around the house. Yesterday was exactly this kind of day. As I worked on chores around the house, the boys found ways to occupy themselves that didn't involve yelling, hitting, or crying. When I walked into my room, Tyler had constructed some sort of ramp/city for his cars. He moved his desk from his room and found laundry baskets, chairs, and other containers for his creation. He was excited to show me what he'd made and didn't want me to move it. The only problem was that it was blocking the way to my bathroom AND it was in MY room! Why he chose my room is beyond me. I enjoy watching the boys be creative and imaginative with their toys rather than always being occupied with the TV or video games.

A Day at the Dentist

Last year when Tyler was 3, we tried to go to the dentist and he was having NONE OF IT! Well, one year later and what a change! The boy who was so afraid to even SIT in the chair was all over his first (well - second) dental experience today! He was helping the hygienist with the water and sucker thingy while his brother was getting his teeth cleaned. When it was his turn he was Mr. Brave! He sat with his mouth open wide and didn't even flinch when she put the gritty fluoride in! Thankfully, he had very clean teeth to start with. I think his favorite part was the new toothbrush and the visit to the treasure chest!

He wasn't really scared or mad, this is just Tyler being Tyler.
I ask him to smile, he does the opposite.

Summer Sunday

Yesterday was a typical Sunday. We ran errands, took a nap (well the boys did, I did not) and we played outside. Tyler is fascinated with his Plasma Car which is quite old. I think it was a gift for Aidan a few years back and has been being housed at Grandma's house. When they go there they like to ride it. Tyler loved it soooo much he had to bring it home. He was "driving" up and down the street yesterday. Aidan has also been getting into his ramp a lot lately, which coincidentally is quite old as well (a gift from Santa). He's been practicing his bike jumping, future X-Gamer? We finished off the night with a Korean BBQ dinner outside in the backyard - LOVE! I typically don't like Sundays as it signals the beginning of another work week, but in the summer I absolutely LOVE them.

Up and over!

I didn't know this was made for 2! Too cute!

More Lazy Days of Summer

Despite Aidan being in Tennis Camp, our life has been pretty quiet. Yesterday, we headed over to Makena's pool to do some late afternoon swimming and dinner. It's crazy how it can be 70 degrees and breezy here at home and be HOT in the 80's in San Ramon! The boys had a blast using Uncle Gene as their personal throwing device. I don't know who was was going to be more tired. We ate In-n-Out burgers poolside and inhaled some delicious mini bundt cakes - yum! I love this type of summer day, no plans, no timeline, just plain, old fashioned fun!

Hi Makena!

Hey Ty-Ty!

One of many launches...

Kaboom!