More Summer Fun 2009

This past summer was an eventful one in our family with the completion of our play set. We have been working on this project for a year. As some of you know, our backyard has many levels. We decided that in order to have more room for the kids to play, we needed to take out one of those levels. We were able to get a backhoe into the yard via our neighbor’s yard and dug down several feet in order to create more play room. We were also able to dig a hole for the trampoline so that visually, we have more space. Paul put a lot of back breaking work in order to transition the other levels. In Farmington we have a lot of big rocks so it tends to be slow work to remove earth and smooth things out. The end result is a nice big play set for the kids.

On one visit from the Lheron cousins, we had a water balloon fight and the play set was a big hit. As in most children wars, the boys were against the girls.

Miles didn’t understand why Gabe and Max were aiming at Mikaela and Adeline.

Sorry Dude, no muscle yet!

Miles broke a water balloon and was not too happy about it

The little kids decided it was more fun to break the balloons while jumping on the trampoline.

Gabe, Max, Miles, Adeline and Mikaela all ended up having a fun day.

California Summer 2009

We arrived at Morro Bay in the late afternoon and it was a cool 65 degrees, but didn't care because we were all starved for the beach. We found out later that Utah was a mere 100 degree scorcher that day. We were glad to be in California.

The kids didn't seem to care about the cold water. In fact, before we left for the day they were all wet and shivering. It was worth it. A smile tells it all.

Miles ran and splashed and jumped in all the holes that were left behind by others.

We also spent time at Avila Beach, which was sunny, warm and not much wind. Of all the beaches, Avila is my favorite.

Max and Mikaela had just finished four weeks of swimming lessons and they were trying to swim as the wave broke. Can you see Mikaela's arm coming out of the water on the left side of the photo?

Munch!

Paul burried both boys and then began to tickle necks.

Unfortunately, we were not able to get a very low tide at Shell Beach. We did see a few sea anemones and a star fish.

This was a wonderful vacation for our family. We stayed in Morro Bay and then were able to spend time at Avila, Pismo, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. I took the kids on a tour of all the houses I lived in while growing up. (I think they were glad to have a movie on in the car.) I wish we were able to spend more time there. I miss it a lot!