Random Cell Phone Pics

So, I had to have my cell phone wiped and restored and I freaked about losing my pictures.  So, I downloaded them to the computer.  Some are a bit older, but they are so cute I couldn't resist sharing them.

My little miss enjoying her iced coffee. 

The new waterslide.  The old one had had enough.

Jake's Battlebot from camp at the Museum.

My kiddos walking Jake to Museum camp.

Jake rock climbing with Cub Scouts.  I am pretty sure that is as high as he ever went!

Josh having a Tea Party with his little sis.

Roller Skatin' Mama.  She went to a party for a big brother's friend and couldn't stand watching anymore.  My back was killing me!

My 3 kiddos at my old stomping grounds, the Dairy Ashford Roller Rink!

Jill at LegoLand.

First Day of School

So, today was the first day of school.  I should be putting an exclamation point on that, but I was not excited.  I am going to miss my boys.  So is Jill.  She has no idea what is in store for her.

But here are some cute pictures of the drop off.  Mom held back the tears, but only until the boys couldn't see!

Josh, clearly thrilled to be at school.

Big Bro helps him out.

With Ms. Ramey.  Who wouldn't be smiling now?

Jake wouldn't allow us in the room, so this was the best I could do.

Baby Jay is here!

Jake, Josh and Jill have a new cousin!

Jay Andrew Squillante arrived Aug 21 at 5:38 am.  Mommy (and Daddy) was tired, but thrilled.  He is 20 inches long and 7 pounds.

I went up to the hospital at 3:30 am to await his arrival.  I took the rest of the fam the next afternoon to visit.  So cute.  They loved meeting him.  Except Jill, who just wanted her Auntie Courtney to herself.

He was so gung ho to hold him.  He is a natural now!

Josh was more nervous but excited.

Jill was happy to have Jay removed from "her" spot!

Now, after seeing the babies in the nursery, Jill seems like she might want to get close.

And then she didn't want to let go!

Our family with Jay.

Jill and Courtney share a snack before leaving.  I think she just wanted some Boppy action.

Jill Swims!

So, when we were at the pool this afternoon, Jill started swimming from the steps to me, all by herself!  It was so exciting and we managed to get a video.  In this video she chooses to skip mom and go to GranDeb.

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.