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!

A Week of Tennis

This week Aidan was enrolled in Tennis Camp. He really loves this sport! He had a lot of fun learning the rules and proper tennis techniques. He wants to go back next week, so I guess it was a hit or a lob - hahaha!

Aidan showing off his Tennis Achievement Award

The Giants County Fair

We took a trip to AT&T Park to spend some time at the Giants County Fair.

I didn't know they had their own fair, but whatev. It was a small carnival set up outside of McCovey Cove with the usual Carney games, rickety looking rides and people galore. Surprisingly the boys were a little afraid of the rides (frankly I was too) so they played it safe and only rode the carousel.


We didn't even take the time to eat anything! Perhaps because earlier we had a yummy lunch at The Counter in Palo Alto and made a pit stop at Satura Cakes where I inhaled some of the best red velvet cake, (I try it anywhere they serve it, I'm an expert you know) on the way into the city. If you haven't tried their goodies, go now, you won't be sorry!

Such a pretty day in the city, there were tons of people along the water.

Slip Slidin' Away

It has definitely felt like summer around these here parts, temps reaching 100 degrees...to beat the heat we decided to bust out the ol' Slip and Slide. This was a real treat for the boys! They had so much fun getting their technique down on the best way to get maximum slidage. Han thought it might be a good idea to make it even more slippery by adding dish soap, however he didn't think that it might sting the boys' eyes...hence the goggles. Yippee!

I guess all that slippin' and slidin' makes a boy thirsty

Even Han had to get in on the action, he schooled the boys on how it's done but almost knocked me over in the process!

Happy 28th Birthday!

I celebrated my 28th birthday on Monday, (I know, I know, you didn't know I was only 28...I get that all the time.) Han brought home a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a box of my favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes - (Red Velvet of course) to share with a few friends.

I have no idea why this is the only picture of me and friends from this night. I swear there were others here besides Brett! Thanks for posing with me though!

We played in the backyard and enjoyed the evening, before getting eaten alive by the mosquitoes. I was gifted some really nice prezzies: Grace perfume, lotions and a beach bag, from my mom and aunt. Some books from the McD's my favorite being this one! And my boys gave me this super cool dictionary!

I love love love them!

Jungle Fun

In an effort to find things to occupy my boys for looong periods of time we decided to take a visit to the Jungle. I had received a coupon for $1 admission so that made it even more exciting! I called up Anna and Gene, packed the kids in the car and we were off! This place is cool! There is a HUGE mouse like maze in the middle of the building with slides and tunnels and turns every which way. The adventurous can really get crazy, at one point I had to go up and try and rescue Tyler. Let's just say he's not that adventurous. There is a game room and a ride section as well. Think Chuck E. Cheese but cleaner and less video games - perfect! Not to mention that the pizza I ordered wasn't half bad, beats C.E.C by a landslide! Us parents sat in the cafe which is in the middle of the place while the kids went wild (get it, we were at the jungle...haha). There is no way for the kids to get out or get lost. This is contained fun for young and old!

Hey, look at these handsome monkeys!

Baby Charlie grubbin' on carbs, a girl after my own heart...

Maybe this is why Baby Kylee doesn't like Han!

Tyler playing with Charlie, he's a babies man...Afterwards Anna and I had to make a stop to our friend "Nordstrom Rack" coincidentally it was right next door! AND we promised a yummy treat to the kiddos if they behaved. Ibby was the only one who was rewarded...just kidding, just didn't have any other pics!

Makena was there too, but I didn't get any snaps of her either :(