My Baby Shower

My mom and bestie threw me a wonderful baby shower brunch. Not going to lie, it was probably the most fun I've had all pregnancy. Why? Because I ate my heart out...quiche, berries, homemade whipped cream, pastries, juices. I was definitely in my happy place. After I had stuffed my face for an hour or two, we got down to some serious present opening business. It was kind of weird to not get two of everything, but I guess when you're only having one kiddo, you don't really need two carseats, right? My family and friends showered baby Ben with presents galore. He's already a spoiled little guy and doesn't even know it. A special thanks to my mom and Dannielle for all their hard work. The shower was beautiful! And a special thanks to Dannielle who moved into her house about two weeks before the shower!

Family and Friend Baby Shower

Last Minute Trip to San Diego

Kevin and I didn't plan to go to junior high camp, but the opportunity sort of fell on our lap to go with our whole family. Being the spontaneous bunch we are (ha), we packed up the whole house and headed back to Point Loma Nazarene University for a second week, this time bringing our Naughties. The trip wasn't as well photographed as I wish, but here are some pictures our our two trips to the zoo.

High School Camp

Kevin has been serving as our church's youth director for over a year now. When he took the position, I don't think either of us had a clue what to expect. As it turns out, it's been one of the greatest blessings of our families life. I was blessed to serve as a counselor for part of our week at Hume Lake San Diego Summer Camp (I just couldn't leave The Naughties for the whole week), but Kevin got to enjoy the full week. The trip came at the perfect time, just as summer weather became painfully hot :). What a joy it was to be on a college campus that is oceanfront (not so joyous for my hair though). It was our youth's first full length summer camp and it was just awesome! We couldn't have asked for a better speaker, better worship, or a better group of amazing kids. I'm so glad I got to be a part of God's work!

 

 

 

What Else But Disneyland?

Yes, I know that I said in my last post that we were done with Disneyland for the summer. But as it turns out, I had read the schedule wrong. We had one more week than I thought. So we went. It was crowded. It was hot. I loved every second of it.

Our real last trip to Disneyland

If You Think That All We Do Is Go to Disneyland...Well, You're Kinda Right

Disneyland has become one our our favorite places to take the girls. They love it, we love it, and what more could I ask out of a day with my family? Soooooo, it was with a heavy heart that we loaded up the family for this trip, believing it would be our last for a few months...with summer approaching, our Disney passes our blocked out until the very end of August (at which point I will be the size of a hippo):(.. Kevin took the day off work to enjoy one last day with the girls and we were on our way. Here are the photos from our day...one day I will post pictures of the girls someplace besides Disneyland, but really, is there anyplace that makes them happier?

Happy Birthday Lisi...sorry peeps, but that means more Disneyland pictures

Yesterday was Lisi's 11th birthday, so we rounded up some friends and took her to Disneyland (who doesn't want to go to Disneyland for free on their birthday?). It was pretty close to a perfect day (aside from the heat). The lines were short, and the good times just kept on comin'.

Yea for Disneyland

Kevin took a day off work so that we could take the girls to Disneyland one last time before our passes get blocked out for the summer. We had a great time when we weren't having to get out of lines for Emma and Maddie's bad behavior (okay, that only happened once). We took Emma and Maddie to the playhouse Disney show which may have been the highlight of their whole entire life. They met Mickey Mouse (again) and didn't cry (we're making progress) and even gave Minnie Mouse a hug (huge progress).

Disneyland