A La Plage

A few weeks ago while the boys were at the Bayside Men's Retreat in Tahoe the girls took a road trip in the RV-- courtsey of Jamie. We loaded up Makenna, cousin Peyten, Aunt Jamie and Aunt Kelli and hit the 80 for Pacifica. Jamie pulled the RV like she was driving her Honda-- no big deal making U-turns in downtown SF- not me. Thanks Jamie. We arrived in the afternoon in Pacifica and parked on the bluff above the ocean-- nothing like going to sleep and waking up to the sounds of the sea! So here we are strolling along the first evening after making it down the "50 steps" to the beach-- maybe there were 50 steps in 1950 but the water has taken it's toll and while carrying babies and beach stuff we sidestepped, making our way down the broken concrete "steps"??
SAND TATOO-- while running crazily along the shore Makenna's face collided with the sand.

ROSEY-- Grandma TuTu introduced MJ to Ring around the Rosey- her favorite place to play it is on the beach and it is more like sing the song while chasing her and then grab her and swing her around when you get to the "all fall down"- makes for great exercise . . . Thanks Grandma TuTu.
SAND CASTLE-- Chateaux des Sables-- Aunt Kelli and MJ creating Sand mansions.

I think the picture says it all-- can't you hear the surf rolling in, see the sandpipers scuttling about and feel the sand beneath your feet. Um Mom I think I need my swim suit on. oops! Why do I always think-- oh it's too cold for her to want to get too wet . . . when will I learn?

BEACH PEDICURE-- not every 2 year old can boast of her own personal nail lady. Don't know if you can make it out but MJ is showing off her new pedicure of dark purple polish with the heart accent. Thanks Aunt Kelli!

SUG BUG-- Aunt Jamie snugglin' with cousin Peyten. The second day with mostly overcast and cool-- perfect for napping on the beach.
BYE BYE- A bien tot-- see you soon ocean. What a relaxing trip. Loved every minute from dinner on the bluff listening to the ocean, to the evening stoll in the wind with the kids, to the late night chat with the girls and all the time on the beach in between. There is something about that sound that soothes the soul and makes you Praise God at the wonders of His Hand! Thanks Ladies for a great trip.

Baby Samwich

So this is from July 4th-- i can tell because Makenna is wearing her Americana dress. A favorite past time with Dad is to climb up in his office chair and have him try to smoosh her-- crying baby samwich, baby samwich-- gin, gin ( aka again) ah the simple things in life!!

Dancing Queen

We were going through some videos because we haven't done it in a while and found this one of Makenna and Josh dancing. I think Makenna is the more coordinated one of the two... what do you think?