:: Classic Car Show ::

Every wednesday they have a classic car show in downtown El Cajon. We went this week and saw some fast cars, ate some shaved ice and enjoyed the long summer day.

Also check out the video below of Evan's hotwheel trick :)

:: Look mom no training wheels! ::

When Teo asked me to come outside this morning I was more than shocked, there was my little boy riding a bike with no training wheels! I almost teared up seeing Evan peddling fast and bursting with pride.  Daddy took his training wheels and pedals off last night and let him practice balancing in the back yard. He then took him out front today with his pedals back on, and off he went!  Wow and he's only 4 1/2!

:: Mission Trails ::

We headed up to mission trails yesterday to burn off some morning stress.  Evan and I have been butting heads quite often and I've been wishing for a toddler boot camp.  But when things are good, they are good, so here's some pictures of the good times :) (Thanks for taking some good pictures Evan!)

:: 30 things you do ~ Malia 13 months ::

1. You climb on anything and everything
2. You are fearless
3. You are like a baby neanderthal.. I mean that in the nicest possible way...your arms swing low when  you walk and you grunt.
4.  You love your baby doll
5.  Outside is your favorite place to be
6. You say mama, dada, hot, touch, dog, nigh night
7. You are a milkaholic
8. It takes everything in me to not take a bite of your chunkadunk thighs
9. You run to the door when daddy's home and are super excited!
10. Evan has made you one tough girl
11. Your not a fan of your crib
12. You are the best snuggler
13. When I say "toes on the nose" you stick your tummy out and pretend to be surfing
14. You love to dance...or shake your booty
15. You do a dog, cat and bird immitation
16. Your brother is your hero
17. Whatever the big kids are doing you want to do
18. You like to get people's attention so you can show them your cheesy grin
19. You are obsessed with dogs and think every animal is one
20. You caught your first 1" wave on a boogie board and made my heart swell with pride
21. The happiness you bring our family is unbelievable
22. You love to play dress up, mostly with my bathing suits
23. Brushing your teeth is so fun to you
24. Bath time is sooooo exciting for you
25. You are almost as tan as daddy
26. You are very mellow and go with the flow
27. You are very funny and keep us laughing
28. You use sign language to communicate
29. You have the cutest little chicklet teeth
30. Your smile and laugh melt my heart


We love you Malia.
xxoxo, Mom

:: Kellogg Beach ::

Today was a fun day at Kellogg Beach! Ashley brought her soft top board and we took turns cruising the bay with the girls, they loved it!!

 Malia and Tay

 Going with mommy for a paddle

 Ella, Malia, Chloe and Taylor

Evan and our dream boat....with a helicopter!

: Summa Time ::

Now that summer is here we are in constant search of water activities! The kids love playing in our backyard pool, frolicking in the ocean and running through the sprinklers.  Evan is doing great boogie boarding in the pool and ocean, his fear of water has subsided a bit and he is more comfortable every time we hit the waves.

Miss Malia on the other hand is quite the daredevil, charging the ocean (she caught her first tiny wave boogie boarding), climbing on everything (and I mean everything, most recently learning to climb up onto our bed), jumping off stairs and just about scaring the crap out of us every time we turn around to find her.  She is still a sweet heart, giving kisses and hugs and smiling at everyone who looks her way.

Fourth of July weekend we enjoyed a beach trip with my parents who just returned from Italy, Greece and Spain.  They also watched the kids while Teo and I had an amazing time riding bikes, hanging with friends, bar hopping and playing in the waves for the fourth. While the kids watched fire works at home with grandma and grandpa, we enjoyed them in OB (Ocean Beach) ending the night with a marshmellow fight, yep I said marshmellow fight....picture hundreds of people on the beach throwing marshmellows at each other...ahhh best fourth of july yet :)

 my silly boy

Teo, maybe having Malia wear a helmet isn't such a bad idea afterall ;)

 

 Surfing in El Cajon

Toes on the nose

 All right Evan!

 Swimming with Grandma

 As usual Malia finds something to climb on

 Malia's first wave!

 Evan, grandpa and Kai

 Evan's fourth of july projects from school

 Ready......

 Set.....Go!!!

:: Father's Day ::

We spent Father's day this year with friends in Jalama, an awesome beach campground near Santa Barbara.  We had so much fun, eating, surfing and just hanging out with our friends and family.  We are so blessed to have such a wonderful daddy! We couldn't ask for anything more from Teo, he is such a hard working, funny, kind and loving dad/husband. We love and appreciate you!!!

Making a fort at home before our trip

Surfing with my buds

Father's day breakfast

Evan loving the dirt

Evan and cousin Kierah

Teo and Matt (Kierah's Dad) going for a surf