End of Summer- Beginning of Fall

To round out an amazing summer, Lo and his buddies headed to a Sunday Padres game! This stadium is totally built for kids! There is a sand box to play in, a small baseball diamond to play on, and a crazy guy with crazy games who gives out San Diego tattoos!! What more could you ask for? Not a whole lot...

Here is Logan watching the other kids play some whiffel ball. Check out the hair, LOVE it.

Here we are sitting in the bleachers seating, perfect place for kids and Moms and Dads who don't like to sit still. Perfect for this Mama!!



Logan and his hot dog, he even shared it with me, YUM.

Summers festivities end and Fall's fun starts up...

Here we are at Logan's first AYSO soccer game, and his first soccer uniform. Doesn't he look grown up?

All the boys listening to the coaches before the game. Someone told me that coaching little boys soccer is like herding cats, and that is the most accurate description of what I saw on the field for this first soccer game. Oh my!

Birthday Parites, Bugs and Tea Parties

We found this little fellow in the back yard, no idea what he is, but kinda looks like a leaf...

Grace just turned 6 and had a Mad Scientist come to her birthday party, such fun!! Logan loved it, he even got to make slime!

And of course Logan and Koa having cake with all the ladies.

This sweet and sensitive fellow invited me to a tea party. Delish! I love carrot mango juice. How did he know????

The Begining of Soccer Season!

Here we are, I can not believe that my son is old enough for AYSO!! And so it begins...

First day of practice, new ball, new shorts, new cleats, new socks and of course new shin guards.

Logan and his good buddy Koa NOT playing soccer, with Coach Will in the background.

The boys of the the team. Shortly after this drill, they named the team, "The Dragons".

Logan dribbling down the ball for the first time.

It is going to be a great season. These boys are just so cute and wiggly, its going to be a blast!

Summertime! And the Drive In

Nothing better than loading up the car and heading to the drive in on a warm summer evening...

Over the past few years, the Santee Drive In has become a summertime favorite and tradition. We saw Despicable Me (such a funny movie) Everyone loved it!

Kids goofing around in the back of the truck...

Kaian, Logan and Koa, almost time for the movie...

Kids dancing in the parking lot. Certainly one of my favorite ways to enjoy a cute movie, outside with all my friends.

Cash!!

Logan and I have adopted a new member of the family: Cash. We are both just so in love with our new dog, we can't seem to get enough of him. Here is his story:

There were two stray dogs running around the neighborhood one evening, I was afraid they would get hit by a car so I took them into the house. It was clear they were someones pets and I was pretty sure someone was worried about them. Due to budget cuts the South Bay animal shelter is not open on Sunday or Mondays so I decided to keep them until Tuesday when they opened up. In the mean time I gave them a bath and posted a "Found Dogs" message on Craigslist.

June (Cash's sister) and Steele

It turns out these dogs belong to my neighbors and their names are June and Steele. Chelsea, their owner, was so grateful and happy to have them home! We chatted for a few min, and I invited her in, always nice to meet a new neighbor.

A few weeks later a received an unexpected email from her:

"Hey julie!This is a stretch I know, but you are SUCH a good person! I picked up junes brother, cash, and was curious to know if ud want to try it and see if hed be a dog you'd want! He's super mellow and a good boy! I want to keep him, but 3 big dogs Is TOO much for our yards! I have a crate and everything if you wanted to try it! He's been around toddlers since he was 4 weeks and actually slept in bed with my best friends son every night. Otherwise, if you know anyone who wants a really good pup let me know!"

So we decided to keep him. The rest is history!!

Lo and Cash snuggling


Lo and Cash going for a ride

My favorite boys going for a walk. No better way to walk the new dog, than dressed up like a fireman.

Welcome to the family Cash!