More Diego

So, we are in San Diego for a whopping 8 days. Compliments of Ma and Poppy. They rented a beach house about 150 yds from the water. I can't describe how cool this whole thing is other than to say it is the time of my life. My boys are playing with their cousins non-stop. No one is fighting. The weather is perfect. No one has gotten hurt so far. We are seeing some cool and unusual stuff with lots more to see in the coming week.

A list of cool shiz we have seen, stuff that has happened, etc..

1. The boys got their first taste of the ocean and have fallen in love with it.
1a. The boys got their first mild sunburn...didn't fall in love with that, but still want to go back to the beach.
2. We went to the boardwalk down the street and I got to play Super Uncle and treat them all to funnel cakes.
3. We watched fireworks two nights in a row from our balcony and the beach.
4. Today, we spent the our whole day at Seaside Village and taking a tour of the USS Midway.
4a. The boys got to pretend they were pilots on no less than 6 different cockpits.
5. We got the boys giant Ben & Jerry's waffle cones. So much they couldn't finish. Finally.
6. Tonight after supper, the boys and I watched some TV, nursed our sunburns, sipped some hot chocolate and laughed our butts off.
7. I have had some really cool and insightful conversations with my boys and my wife. Stuff I needed to hear and they needed to say has come out and it is all awesomeness.

Again, enjoy the pictures. I am off to cuddle and maybe sleep a few hours before it all kicks off again in the morning.

Freedom Week

We are in San Diego. It is friggin awesome. I am tired. Enjoy the pictures. Words tomorrow.

Poppy

Thank you for having brunch with us for Father's Day, Poppy. You are the best Dad and Grandpa anyone could ever ask for. We love you!

Father's Day 2009

I love that there is an entire day dedicated to dads, especially because I was blessed with the most incredible dad for myself and for my sons. Each day I witness the kind-hearted, responsible, incredibly smart, hilarious, and loving boys my sons have become. In each of them I see their Daddy. With his example, they will grow up to be men just like him and this world will be a better place because of it. My boys have a daddy who is their playmate, their teacher, their guide, their friend, and most importantly...their rock and stability. He shows them how to treat other people with compassion and respect, and how to stand up for themselves. He teaches them to be knowledgeable and strong, but still know how to stay carefree and have fun. He is involved in every aspect of their lives, and for that I am grateful. Nothing in this world matters more to my wonderful husband than being the daddy to our boys, and it shows in everything he does. He makes our family happy. He makes our family strong. He makes our family complete.

We had a fun-filled day of brunch with Poppy and Ma, rocking out to Guitar Hero, and a great dinner with lots and lots of family. Daddy said it was a perfect day from beginning to end...how fitting for our perfect Daddy! We love you, Mauri. Thank you for being YOU!!

The loves of my life

After a good game of Hide-n-Seek, Poppy entertained
the boys with a little strummin' on the guitar.

Meanwhile...Daddy was in the other room, rockin' out
with his new Guitar Hero game.

Poppy and his boys

While we were out to dinner with 17 people, the camera didn't
come out much, but I couldn't resist beautiful little Lily!

Sunset Canyon Talent Show 2009

On May 20th, our school held our annual talent show. Jake's class opened the show with the "Mac Chicken Dance." Jake did an awesome job and made us all proud. That boy's got rhythm!

Kindergarten Core Knowledge Night

J & B before the show

Jake and his buddy Jordyn

Announcing the Plant Song

Jake & Mommy

Jake with his Grandmas

Jake and his Poppy

Jake and Daddy

The happy family

The BEST Kindergarten teacher in the world...
We love Mrs. W.!

The end of the school year was a busy one. On May 19, Jake's class held their Core Knowledge performance for friends and families. It was a celebration for all four classes where they sang songs showing off some of the things they had learned this year. Thanks to the BEST Kindergarten teacher in the world, Jake's class did an amazing job. It was so fun to see Jake up on stage with his friends. Great job Buddy! Here are a few highlights from the show..