Swim lessons

Last week Ryan finished his first session of swimming lessons. It was Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. We had a blast. At Ryan's last lesson I was able to take some pictures to share.

This is his class. There are 6 kids total in the class.



Ryan using his "scoops" to swim in the water




The back float



Crab walk



And his favorite part of class, jumping in the water




(not the best picture, I know!)

Well, we are taking this next session off but hopefully we will return in two weeks and start up again.

Happy summer!!

Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day! (yesterday)

We had a pretty good fathers day around here. I think Tim would say the same. We went to


Church in the morning. After the 2nd service the youth out together a carne asada lunch. We stayed to eat and it was pretty yummy! Then we went home the kids down for a nap and watched the U.S. Open and napped. I have to admit, I am a little bummed Mickelson did not win. Although he had a good comeback this morning. (side note: see what Tim has done to me, I watched the Open all weekend and even found myself watching it when he wasn't home!)

After the Open, we decided to head out to Coronado to watch the sunset and eat some BBQ. Tim loved the BBQ place they have down there. I think it restored his faith in GOOD BBQ. We laid a blanket down and while Tim ate his sandwitch the kids had some mac 'n' cheese. Then Ryan played by the water with Tim and was fascinated with the sand crab they found. One it got dark we ended up at NuYo for some frozen yogurt (sooooo gooood!). What a beautiful day it was in San Diego. Here are some pictures of the fun!

Noah's Party

I know, it's been a while. I wish I had a more ideal computer setup.

Well, a few weeks back was Noah's birthday party. It was fun. Again, I would like to take this time to apologize for being 30 min late to my son's birthday party with my son. Good, now that we have that past us...The kids played on the playground, decorated their buckets, and had cake. Is there a better way for a child to spend the morning? Noah seems to be cranky as ever during the party which is pretty evident in most of the pictures taken this day. I can't believe how fast they grow up. Noah seems to be in the clingy stage right now so it's hard to get things done (like go to the gym, well, that's my excuse today at least!) Next birthday party is in September for Ryan. I can't wait for him to no longer be 2! He is learning so much day to day but is also learning how far he can test us. I just focus on the blessing he is to the family in the not so great moments.

Well, here is the party fun...

My tired boy with his cake


Sometimes we just need to stop what were doing and roll around in the grass


party favor buckets


His homemade cake (thanks for the help Court)


Whew, finally got this posted. Now, how long to I have to get thank you's out!

Noah's 1st Birthday

I know it's a little late but just wanted to say happy birthday to my awesome baby boy. I can't believe Noah is one.

Noah after birth...




Noah today...




HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Gina's bridal shower

Okay, This post is for Gina. Today was her bridal shower. It was loads of fun. The Bell's opened up their beautiful new home for us to celebrate Gina. Here are some of the pictures I took. (Note: I am not in any of them and this is very much on purpose)






Gina, you're beautiful! Happy Day!

El Indio

On Saturday we had a nice little family day. It looked like is was going to be a cold day but it ended up being descent. I needed to get some cloths for Ryan so Tim being the awesome husband he is headed to the outlets with me. It didn't take very long though. I think we were pretty much in and out of there in good time. Tim wanted to go to the Padres game that night so we went to the stadium but of course if you wait until the last minute tickets are $47 (if was free jersey night). From there we headed to lunch at El Indio. Good grub. Here are the pictures.



Then we decided to hang out at the zoo for a bit.





And then some frozen yogurt on the way home (I had a coupon for a free one).

All and all a fun day. Now, I'm ready for this weekend. Gina's bridal shower, and Noah's dedication! (oh ya, and my wedding anniversary);)

Am I old?

Let me first start off saying I HATE HOA's! Then let me followup by saying I HATE multifamily complex's. I can't wait to move. Get me out of here! As you can probably tell this post will probably feel more like a rant, there is a reason for that... IT IS!

The kids that live in the community are driving me nuts! They seem to multiply daily, if not hourly. I thought I was going to go insane during spring break! Where are these kids parents! All they do is lounge around on their bikes and scooters and whatever other wheeled devise they own that allows them to make sure they don't need to take even one step all day long! They are loud and intrusive, leave stuff lying around EVERYWHERE. It actually felt good to throw away a kite they left out over night.

Am I getting old? Do I not remember what it was like to be a kid? Did I make my neighbors go nuts? I'm sure the answer to all those question is yes to some extent. Doesn't same of us feel that kids are so much more disrespectful now? A right of entitlement? Not all, but a good amount of them. Maybe part of it is when I was young we were able to explore our neighborhood more. We didn't seem to be stuck in the same area all day long. But there is a park not far from here.

I don't know what the answer is. I feel bad for the kids that just want to be kids and have fun. I also feel bad for me to have to endear the noise and the inconvenience of it all. So, I finally had enough and emailed the management company. I need some sanity back. The kids need a park to explore. Peace needs to be restored to Mar Brisa. (Oh yeah, and the neighbor across from us needs to take down his CHRISTMAS LIGHTS). I just hope something gets done, if they can figure out a system to tow my car (ahem, twice) they can figure out a way to exterminate kids.

Okay, I feel better. Rant, over! Let me say that I do like kids. I just don't need them interrupting my very rear, very much needed, quiet time.

So tell me, am I mean? Too old and unhip?