California 2010 - Surfing

So, Jake, Josh, Michelle and I took surfing lessons on our trip.  Deb and Justin watched Jill and took video.  I had the waterproof digital camera with me to take lots of cool pics.  Which I did.  But then a wave ripped the camera off the strap off my wrist and there went the pictures.  I was so sad.  So, we don't have a ton, but here are some pretty good ones of us riding the waves.

The gang (with our instructor Evan) heading out to surf.

Josh's first try.  I never got him standing since we lost the camera.

Jake riding the waves.

I was a little excited!  I didn't think I would be able to do it.

Heading back up the beach.

Jake the surfer dude.

Then the boys had to help mom out of her ridiculously tight wetsuit!

California 2010, LegoLand

So we had a total blast on our trip to Hermosa Beach, California for a sunny vacation and to see my littlest sis, Michelle.  It is going to take several updates to get all the pics posted but here is one of the big highlights.  We went to LegoLand in Carlsbad, CA.  It is north of SD and was about a 1 1/2 hour drive from our condo.  The boys loved it and so did Jill.  It is probably as close as you can get to Heaven on Earth for Jake, my resident Lego nut.  He aspires to work for Lego one day designing new sets.  Exactly.  So, here are a few pics from our visit.  I have a few cute ones on the cell phone, too, that I will try to load.

Arriving...

Leaving...

Driving on the Lego Streets

Riding the Aqua Raiders ride.

Josh and Jill on Safari.

Jill on the Duplo playground.

The boys in MiniLand. So cool.

Swimming and Underwater pics!

So, we had Meemaw's 80th Birthday party last night.  I didn't get pics because my camera died, but I will try to get some and post them.

Beforehand, we went to Auntie Karen and Uncle Steve's house to swim and beat the traffic out 290.  3 PM vs 6 PM.  I felt like a genius.  But we had fun and used lots of energy before having to sit at dinner, so it was a win-win.

Here are pics from our fun time.  We took lots underwater this time and they turned out cool.  I heart my new underwater digital camera.  Thanks Costco Executive Membership.  I love you.

Kiki and Jill just chillin on the kickboard.

Jake giving Jill a piggyback ride.  This is her new favorite thing.

 

Josh jumping in.

 

Owen making his funny face.

Josh doing some Egyptian move.

Jake diving.  I just liked the bubbles.

Josh diving.  Don't worry, I already showed him this and told him to streamline!

Josh diving with the torpedo.  He loves this picture.

Jill.  It took us about 20 tries to get her face in an underwater picture!

Jill again, full face.  I wish I could convey how much she LOVES the water.  And jumping in and swimming and going under.  She completely holds her breath and come us so happy.  She is a fish!

Jill and Kiki.

Owen swimming.

4th of July Parade

Just some super cute pics of my kiddos at our neighborhood 4th of July parade.  It starts at the school and ends at the pool.

The kids with Cousin Owen.