9 Fish

 

Carter (left) showing off a hard mornings work

 

We had a wonderful morning fishing last weekend and found a little hotspot on the island and Hornings Hideout.  Travis and I reminisced about the quiet date we had back in the days of dating when now it has become of the Disneyland of fishing in the area.  Much busier but very fun.  The boys got a ton of attention from the other fisherfams as they strutted out with their 9 fish.  The secret: the island... and a little whisper "here fishy fishy"...

the victory march (tyler)

tyler all smiles

Trainers are Off

I thought it would be this fun, monumental day of holding onto the seat, letting go, running along their side cheering, the immediate falls and "momma!!" cries, it all... instead they asked for their wheels off- I didn't even hesitate to wait for Travis cause I thought it wouldn't happen... and they rode off.  That was that.  My boys are growing up.
 

Tyler

Carter

 

 

Happy 60th Birthday Aunt Joanie!!!

Carter, Joan, Tyler, Camden

Wishing my very special, thoughtful, stylish, fun (the list goes on) aunt a very happy 60th birthday.  I have fond memories of the many outings Joan (always Joanie to me) has taken me on, starting from when I was very little.  A favorite: staying with her all by myself (yay no brothers!) as she took me shopping for my first ever (and only) charm necklace- which were VERY cool back in the day- all plastic with the cutest charms ever.  I adored it and we had so much fun spending time together.   I remember being all smiles and just a happy little girl. 
We all love you Aunt Joanie!

We had a big picnic celebration for her last weekend at my mom's family's ol' stomping grounds- Mt. Tabor Park. 

with the great-nephews and nieces

  I have always said in my next life I want to be Joan's dog.  Quite the life.  Had to sneak a shot when I caught her feeding Jack her cake :)

 

Joan and Jack

Annamarie and Lani helping her open up her gift

Neat quote... "To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time" - Clara Ortega

Whole bunch of aunts, uncles, cousin, dogs :)  and our Nana.

My dad, mom, Mike and Janet (in back), Joan, Mary Ann and Jim in front.

Nana with her kids

Popi love

Lani love

 

oh my- already trying to give me a pouty pose- funny this is all they could muster.  It's all laughs with these two around each other.

 

Case in point, trying to tackle Popi together

Fair Fun

So last year we went to the fair and it was all about the horses, goats, bunnies, etc.  This year the boys discovered the reptile tent, and oh my, did not want to leave.  A dream come true for Carter to see a REAL Gila Monster and of course his favorite: frogs.  And for Tyler, he got to pet a crocodile.  Doesn't get any better than that.

Carter and the Gila

petting the croc

waiting to go on the rollercoaster with momma.  we got the front!  so fun.

And of course they sweet-faced their way into getting in a cage to pet a pig.  This one only SIX MONTHS OLD!  Can't tell by the pic but it was seriously HUGE.