Happy 4th of July!

We had a really great 4th of July. Michael and I took the kids to downtown Huntington Beach to watch the parade and walk around. Then we went to breakfast and went home to rest for a little bit. Kevin, Kat, and baby Barrett came over to BBQ with us for the afternoon. The kids got to play on the swing set, play baseball, and swim in the kiddie pool. In the evening we went to my Uncle James's house in LA where fireworks are legal and spent several hours shooting them off We all had so much fun and the kids were really exhausted. A good time was had by all!

Bobby and Michael playing ball

Getting ready to bat

Lilly got into a bowl of cherries! She had a very cute 4th of July outfit but as usual had to change her outfit about 4 times before the day was over.

Bobby in his 4th of July tee shirt

Heidi swinging away

Kat and I tried several attempts at getting these two to pose together. This is the best we could do.

They look a little bored here

Sort of looking...

In her 4th of July gear. 8.5 months old

Couldn't get her to look at me

Lilly and Mommy

My almost 4 month old nephew Barrett

Barrett and Kat

Lilly and Uncle Kevin

Sometimes a kid just wants to wear an Angels shirt with no pants

Lilly told me she was Princess Buzz. She is wearing her Buzz Lightyear pajamas, wearing a tiara, and carrying her princess purse

Heidi is always so happy!

We recently moved into another 4 bedroom house just about a block over from where we lived before. Here are some pics of the kids giving me a hand packing at the old house.

Helping Mommy pack

Hello!

Bobby and Lilly helping me pack

She had this great idea to pack her brother in a box!

Angels Garden Gnome!

I'm so excited our Angels garden gnome arrived yesterday! As most of you know, I'm a huge Angels fan and when I found out they were giving these away on the May 25th game I just had to have one. My brothers, sister-in-law and I went to the sold-out game but instead of my garden gnome I got a voucher. Boo! The little gnome was going to arrive by mail in 4 to 6 weeks. So yesterday I was pleasantly surprised and happy to find him sitting by my front door. The kids got such a kick out of him and Heidi really enjoys chewing on his hat. Here's a few pics I got of her with our new little friend. I had a hard time wrangling him from her after awhile.

Father's Day pics

We had a really nice Father's Day at my grandparents house. The guys got to lounge around while the ladies pampered and cooked for them. The kids ran around like crazy and got good and tired. As you can see by the pic below, Bobby just passed out in the hamock with Cami rocking him. Heidi on the other hand decided not to nap at all this afternoon! Still had some really great food and got to spend some quality times with all the dad's in the family. Happy Father's Day to my love Michael, who is an amazing dad to our three munchkins!

Had to have a picture with my love Heidi!

Dat, Lilly, and Bobby in the hamock

Lilly with her favorite Dat

Silly baby in her pretty dress

Baba and my nephew Barrett

Michael is one heck of a dad!

Here's our best shot of all of us

Michael and our kiddos

Heidi is 8 months old today :)

Heidi Jean is 8 months old today! She is such a happy baby all the time! Her new favorite thing is trying to stand all on her own but she hasn't quite pulled it off yet. She definitely has pulling herself up to things down and I have a feeling that by the time summer is over she will be walking.

Loves this toy because she can see herself in the mirror and it plays music

Sisters

My gang :)

June ramblings

I've recently started watching my nephew Barrett three days a week. It's been a really fun adventure for the kids and I. They get such a kick out of helping me take care of him. Here are my attempts at getting pics of all the cousins together.

Well we can see all their faces but had a hard time getting all four to smile.

My big girl standing up on Nana and Dat's stairs

I love how Barrett has his "what you talkin' about willis?" face :)

Took this one while Bobby was napping

Look at these two cutie pies!

Heidi and Barrett (he just turned 3 months old!)

Bobby found this comforter at my parents house and he loves to throw it on the floor and lay in it.

Thinking real hard

My big girl is standing already! Almost 8 months old.

Playing on the floor together!

Heidi just pinched Bobby in this pic!

Playing with Lilly's barbie doll

This kid is always smiling!