Summer Vacation

We had a jam packed summer vacation trip to San Diego. Here are my little traveling pros the day we flew out. Thank goodness for electronics. 

Poppy went too! 

First stop was La Jolla Beach. Avery loves the beach! The water is so cold there though. 

After a change of clothes from the beach we went to see Aunt Amanda and finally got to meet Emily. Avery was most excited about this! 

The next day we went to the zoo. Sadly, Ross was sick and he and Don didn't make this outing. 

Guess what little person didn't touch that Madagascar hissing cockroach? Ding! Ding! Avery

She got to pick out one thing as a souvenir and got a cheetah headband. 

The next day we went to SeaWorld. It is always a huge hit. One of our favorite things is feeding the seals. 

This was a fun little air car ride across the area. 

Dolphin show is mega fun too. 

Ross and Don are on this ride. 

They talked me into it. I got soaked! Not in the picture is Avery, who braved it and rode the ride as well. Mega huge deal.

The ride home went about like this. :)

Our final outing was Legoland. (our least favorite thing) 

Don't mind my finger. ha

Aunt Amanda rode a ride with Avery. 

Finally caught up with Ross at one point and took him to meet Emmet. Shortly after he immediately left me to go ride more rides. Hence, the reason I don't have many pics. 

In the meantime Avery, Reid, and I watched a fun little play. Reid is just as nervous about rides as Avery is. 

The ride home went like this. Thank goodness b/c it was a long ride home in traffic. 

We met up for breakfast on the day we left to go back home. Breakfast every day was SO good! 

Fast forward to the next day when we were home and running and errand. The kids were exhausted. Their parents was too. 

Last Day of School

The last day  of school rolled around quickly, and they were quite happy about it! 

First day/ Last Day comparison pics. 

Let the summer fun begin!

Ross Graduates in Martial Arts

Ross has tested for 2 belts in the last several months. The first was moving to green belt.

He has worked SO hard to be able to do this full stretch. 

He did great! 

They started sparing at this level. 

All smiles. Testing finished. Graduate to green. 

The next testing was for senior green. He knew these moves very well. 

Gladiator and Spartans that moved up a belt.

Avery Takes Martial Arts

Avery shook the dust of dancing off her feet and said hello to martial arts. She absolutely loves it. 

Her first day. A princess fighter. 

Her first testing was much fun! It was great to see her progression. 

I have several videos from testing, but this is my favorite. The warm up. The best. 

Fast forward 3 months and she tested again and had 8 strong moves. She did great! 

No pics, but I do have the video. 

It is great to see the kids figure out their favorite activities.  

Mother's Day

I can't believe I'm just on Mother's Day for 2017!

I took the kids to a cookie class the day before Mother's Day and they decorated cookies for Mam and Granny

Avery made one that looked like her with "golden hair".

They loved it!

Ross made this one. "I Love You"

Ross's finished products.

Avery's finished products.

My goods from the kids. Avery's things about me. 

Ross made this. Each finger represents something about me. I absolutely love it!

He also filled this info sheet out about me. #4 is hilarious!

They always pick me out a new dress, courtesy of their Dad taking them. Hands down my favorite dress ever! They also got me a necklace this year.

After church, we all met up and went to lunch together.