Brookie

Thursday morning Brookie woke up looking like this. She called in sick to day-care and I took her to the office with me until we could get her in to see the ped. After a few hours of resting and putting ice on it was back to normal. We ruled out pink eye because of the swelling but have no idea what caused it.

This is Bryce, six days after Brookie woke up with her eye problems. We must have a crazy virus in the house. At least we all share well with each other!

San Diego

We headed down to the beach again this weekend. Polly had a few free days and we talked her into coming along. Saturday was a cool rainy day. We spent a few minutes with Michael before he left for New York. In the afternoon we walked around the village and took in the sights. JP and Colin then met up with us, unfortunately Colin had to work but JP took us to a sushi restaurant for dinner. Both kids did pretty good with the chop sticks. Beau went to town on the sushi, he especially liked the salmon. They are going to cost us so much money! Sunday brought beautiful weather and the entire day was spent on the sand.

Surfs Up!

Boogie Boarding

Playing in the sand with Aunt Polly

HMMMM

Brookie, JP & Beau


GRRRR

Going to see the high tide

Having lunch

Brookie enjoying the road trip

Happy Father's Day!

For father's day Bryce asked for a gun and an iPod. One day when we were out looking at the different iPods, he asked me if it meant that he wasn't getting a gun. Then he proceeded to tell me that I get everything I ask for. Ooooh it's on!!! So being the loving wife that I am, I bought him a gun - a BB gun!! I wrapped it in a way that when he opened the box he would see the gun and think it was real. It worked - hehe, watch him look at the gun then look up with is "OMG you got me a gun" ... it only last a split second but it was so worth it!

I gave him his real present on Father's Day. Usually I can't wait to give presents (I gave him the gun late Friday night) but this time I waited until 5PM. I thought by waiting that it would convince him that he was only getting the gun. I was wrong. According to Bryce, I'm a much better wife than that and he expected a real present at some point in the day.

Oysters

Brookie tried raw oysters for the first time while we were in San Francisco. She actually liked them and ate over half of Bryce's order. I don't know of another 3 year old that will even attempt to try something like this let alone go back for seconds and thirds. She is going to be an expensive date when she gets older, boys you better watch out!!!

San Francisco

From San Francisco Landscape

From San Francisco Landscape

From San Francisco Landscape

We went up to San Francisco this weekend for a Dean Family Reunion. It was such a great trip and we were able to visit with family we haven't seen in years (and met some family members for the first time)! Scott and Ron were kind enough to host the party aboard The World were they have a second home. There is no other ship in the world like it, check it out at http://www.aboardtheworld.com/.

Our hotel was located a few blocks from Pier 39 and we spent a lot of time checking out the sites at the Wharf. We also went to China Town and Ghirardelli Square. We definatley made memories for life and look forward to visiting San Francisco again!

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More Swimming Pics

Beau, Bryce & Brookie

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Beau after going under the water

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Bryce and Brookie

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Beau and Bryce

When we find a little bit of free time where both Bryce and I are not working we love to take the kids over to Grandma Vera's house to go swimming. Beau is getting good at holding his breath and going under the water. Hopefully by the end of the summer they will be able to swim without their floaties.

UP 3D

When looking for something cheap to do on a Saturday afternoon we came across a gift certificate for the movies that Bryce had gotten for his birthday. "Hey, let's take the kids to the new Disney movie!" The temps outside limit the time we can spend at the park and we are watching our budget so it seemed like a good idea. Long story short ....

Tickets for four = $43 (less $25 gift certificate)
1 popcorn / 1 soda = $12
Taking the kids to the movies for the 1st time = priceless!

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Memorial Day

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On Memorial Day we had a family BBQ at Grandpa and Grandma Jack's house. Jack smoked a pork roast and also made some great hamburgers. As always, Vera had lots of amazing side dishes and a huge bowl of fruit that the kids devoured. Everyone had fun swimming, we even talked Aunt Polly into getting in the pool! It was such a great day and the kids always enjoy spending time with their cousins.