Elk Ridge Parade

Every year our city puts on a parade to celebrate summer.

They invite families to "deck out" their 4 wheelers, "pimp" their tractors, decorate their cars. 

(you get the idea)

My good friend Lyssa and her daughter decided to come with us and we loved watching all the wonderful ideas the families had.

Exhibit A...

 (Precious!)

                        Lyssa and Skye                                                                       Sam and I

Next year we will try to make our own float!

But, it has to be original, any ideas?!

:)

Family walk to the Park

After all the fourth of july activities during the day, we decided to go to the park.

The beautiful city of Livermore, California has one fatal flaw... there was no firework show. 

On top of that, any small fireworks (including sparklers) were OUTLAWED!

So instead of mourning the loss of pyrotechnic bliss, 

we made due with the beautiful park down the street!

 :)

4th of July Pool Fun

 Sam loved the water, it was the first time he played and smiled in the pool.

 Usually he has a black stare and no matter what you do he wont smile. 

 FINALLY some pictures of the 3 of us 

:)

 He passed out as soon as he got in Grandma's arms.

We definitely need to get more sun, time to hit some rays before Laguna at the end of the month!

To Grandma and Grandpa's House we go!

We decided to go to california over the holiday weekend and see both of our families. 

These pictures are from our visit to Kevin's parents house.

Sam has been so bright eyed lately...

Kevin's parents have a pretty fountain in their backyard and Sam would not stop staring at it.

 They have a hammock in their backyard and Sam took a nap under close supervision!

 still cant get his eyes off the fountain...

 SAMS FIRST TRIP TO COLDSTONE

 Naughty grandma ...

HAha! Okay, she was the last to do so and did this only after immense pressure from the peanut gallery.

 I was lucky to get one of my handsome husband and my ice cream crazed baby!

Abused

 Sam has an irritated eye.

We think that while going up to rub it, he gave himself a real good scratch on his cheek. 

It's a doozy!

POOR BABY.

:(

Family Hike

5/16/2011

For monday night family night we decided to hike 

Benny Creek Canyon.

 I also decided that I need to start working out again, 

having a baby sucks the life out of you!

Rocky loved every second of the hike.
She found an old bike seat on the way and demolished it!

Tonight a family is coming by to maybe buy her from us. 

It's a sad night, I love her and will miss her. 

With both of us working and having a baby we have zero time to spend with her,
 and she deserves better than that.

:(

Samuel's Blessing

May 1st, 2011

A bunch of our family came into town the weekend of our cousin Caitlin's wedding, 

so we all decided to bless Sam the day after so everyone could be there.

Enjoy our random photos from the day. 

When I get the formal pictures from our family I will post those too!

Cousin Caleb and Sam

Grandpa Johnson and Egbert mingling at our house after the blessing. 

Grandma Egbert and Kevin's Dad hanging by the refreshments.

 Sam snuggling his Grandma!

 Caleb flirting with Skye

 Nicole keeping Caleb in line ;)

Thanks for stopping by.

:)