Kenneth-Amy-Danny-Emily: 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Playing with Lizards

One day in August (5th to be exact) we caught one of the many lizards that live in our bushes. Danny loves them and always has fun holding them, and watching them run on him. This day were were able to get some good pictures.

We found this really awesome grasshopper skin in the grass too. It was so perfect. I've never seen one before.

Holcomb Valley

On July 28th we took a trip up into the mountains to Holcomb Valley. While hiking to our climbing area, we came across old abandoned mines. They were pretty fun to see.

And of course, we climbed.

Danny got hooked up himself. Emily opted to hang out in her carrier.

Danny climbing:

And hanging out with Daddy at the top.

Danny had a lot of fun practicing his lowering techniques. He wanted to try it over and over again.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Huntington Beach 7-21-2012

Here are pictures from a beach day at the beach back in July. Enjoy!

Yes, this was from back when Emily couldn't walk still...

Trying out our new boogie board

Big Rock & Lake Perris - July 6th

July 6th we headed to Big Rock to to some climbing and then headed across the lake for a swim. We love it there.

I love this climb! I love the crack at the top.

Danny's 3rd Birthday

I love my cute little Danny boy. He is so fun and silly. We did a low key 3rd birthday party (probably good considering the crazy 4th of July party the night before). He requested pancakes with strawberries for his birthday dinner, and when I asked Danny what kind of cake he wanted, he immediately asked for a tractor cake. So a tractor cake is what he got!

He was so excited . He just played with the cake forever...he didn't even care about eating it.

I must say - I thought it was pretty fun!

Danny's grandparents send a few presents, and Danny was happy to open them.

Our kids LOVE books!

And some clothes...always needed!

As soon as he opened it, he said, "OH WOW!!" He obviously loves tractors :)

And we got Danny the following:

Danny on his balance bike

This is the typical spot where he likes to dig with his tractor

Happy birthday to our adorable boy! For the record, here are some of his favorites at the time of his 3rd birthday:

Favorite Color: pink :)
Favorite Toy: tractor & bike
Favorite Fruit: apples
Favorite Movie: Shrek, Beauty & the Beast, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Thing to Eat: mac & cheese (though he will eat anything)
Favorite Outfit: green pirate shirt
Favorite Game: Ring around the Rosies

Favorite Snack: raisins & applesauce
Favorite Animal: lion & bears
Favorite Song: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Favorite Book: If You Give a Moose a Muffin
Favorite Breakfast: oatmeal, pancakes
Who is Your Best Friend: Romney & Logan
What is Your Favorite Cereal: raisin bran
What is Your Favorite Thing to Do Outside: ride bike, run, dig in dirt and rockclimb
What is Your Favorite Drink: water
What is Your Favorite Holiday: Christmas
What Do You Take With You to Bed: horse & green afghan (from Grandma McCray)
What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up: fireman (he mentions this every day...several times a day)

Love you Danny!

4th of July

Yes, I realize I am crazy behind...and I'm just getting around to blogging about the 4th of July. We had a really fun day hanging out with all of Danny's little friends and their families. We started out going to the ward's pancake breakfast. Kenneth is in scouts and ended up manning the pancake station the whole time. After I basically dragged him away, we headed out to do some climbing with our friends Bennett, Gwynne and Adaline.

After climbing for a little while we headed to the swimming pool with our friends Kate & Jon, Danielle & Aaron, and Amanda & Jared. After a fun swim we headed to Danielle's house for dinner and fireworks. Our friends Stefani & Jerod joined us there. The kids had a great time with their BBQ and especially loved all the treats afterwards.