Monday, August 24, 2015

First Day of 3rd Grade

First Day of 3rd Grade!!!  Its so funny, you can see the progression of disappointment on his face with each picture.  Ha!


A Smile!
LM with his "Sky does Minecraft" backpack.
Its some YouTube Minecraft guy…?  I dunno.



Picture at the school
Looking a little less excited…and sleepy.



Next to his cubby - wish his class had actual lockers.  Oh well.


And at his desk with his friend "B".
Less than thrilled while going over their first day of school To Do list.

Looking forward to hearing about his day!


Summer Wrap Up!

The weekend before school started was busy!  LM and I ran errands on Friday, Saturday we had his cousins sleep over so their parents could have date night for their Anniversary and Sunday spent time swimming with his friends.


Shopping for football cleats - Football season starts in 2 weeks!



Saw a Jurassic Park Jeep while running around!
Too cool!



Watching Minions Madness (mini-movies) with his cousins.  Evening also included, swimming, Nerf wars and building with Legos!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

3rd Grade Boys Ice Cream Party!

The family of one of LM school friends hosted a 3rd Grade Boys Ice Cream Party at the local ice cream shop, Sweet Firefly today!

It was great seeing all his friends from school before we head into a new school year next week.

Next up tomorrow, Meet the Teacher / Classmates and Treats on the Lawn!





















Monday, August 17, 2015

More Summer Pics!

Found a few more pics that I didn't post!



Hubs forgot to take a picture of LM and myself Kayaking in California.  Luckily someone else snapped this pic!  My B-I-L and nephew J are on the left and LM and I are on the right.  Stylish pink helmet huh! :)


LM - Pine Cove Camp in The City
His counselor, "Wasbi Lobby" presenting him with his "Certificate of Recognition".  It reads, "Awarded to LM for outstanding character qualities displayed during the summer of 2015.  "LM is confident, seen in his willingness to express himself.  He is eager, ready to take on challenges.  LM is faithful, constant in his thoughts and beliefs."


LM's first sleepover at our house!  So excited!
His buddies P (on the left) and R (on the right).
After swimming, a Nerf gun battle and watching "G-Force", they finally all fell asleep around 11pm.


The Dudes the next morning!
P, LM and R, ready for another Nerf Battle.

We have a 3rd Grade Boys Ice Cream Party this Thursday, then Meet Your Teacher / Classmates on Friday and school starts on Monday!  The summer has flown by!

Hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break!

Looking forward to cooler weather, football season and Halloween!



Sunday, July 19, 2015

Ventura, CA Family Trip

Several members of the family traveled to Ventura, CA to celebrate Uncle Jay's 40th Birthday!  

We rented a beach house and spent time at the beach, Santa Cruz Island, the Ventura Botanical Garden Trail, the Mission Buenaventura, Ojai, Serra Cross and other local sites for a week of fun and family.

Pics are in no particular order.  :)


Pizza Hat - At the Hat Store with Jerome the Harbor Seal



John and April selfie at Santa Cruz Island


one of the coves at Santa Cruz Island


J and C selfie


The last morning in Ventura



Santa Monica pier


Little Man with C and C



Uncle Jay with the boys


Family pic in the sunset


R took the best pic of the pod of dolphins!


LM and Jerome the Harbor Seal


LM


Ventura sunset


LM with the cousins!


on the beach in Ventura



Mural in Pierpont



We stopped in this coffee shop and met the owner who
is from Bartlesville, Oklahoma!  Small world!


Scuba LM!


C and LM


Beach Landscape


LM, Renee and C


Surfer boy!


C and LM


LM, C and Uncle Jon


Uncle Jon and Aunt Renee


Aunt Renee caught a wave!


C and LM


Jon and Jay




J and T




San Buenaventura City Hall


J, LM, Uncle Jay and C
Ventura Botanical Gardens Trail



Ventura Botanical Gardens landscape


LM and Daddy - Ventura Botanical Gardens Trail


Family Hoops!


Go J!


C and J


LM chillin' with a Pina Colada in the hot tub



Baby T




J and T


Ojai, CA


April and John in Ojai, CA


Denise and Jay in Ojai, CA


Bell Tower in Ojai, CA


John and April


Mission San Buenaventura



Courtyard at Mission Buenaventura



Courtyard at Mission Buenaventura


Junipero Serra statue


Tapestry - Mission San Buenaventura



J and C selfie


Island Packers boat to Santa Cruz Island


Harbor Seals


Common Raven - Santa Cruz Island


Scorpion Rock - Santa Cruz Island


Bat cave - Santa Cruz Island


Snorkeling at Santa Cruz Island






The only source of drinkable water on Santa Cruz Island


Campgrounds - Santa Cruz Island


Eucalyptus Tree - Santa Cruz Island


View from the hiking trail - Santa Cruz Island


View from the trail


Lizard


Island Fox - Santa Cruz Trail



Hungry boys after a full day at the Island



Grandma & R (photo bomber - C)


Jennifer and Renee
Drinks at VenTikis


Drinks at VenTikis


Relaxing with Buck at VenTikis
Buck is seriously the coolest dog EVER!


Seagulls


Family Volleyball

J and Renee serving!

J and J

J burying J in the sand

Playing at Marina Park


LM and Mommy - Santa Monica


The weather was perfect, the beach house was perfect and the time spent with family was priceless!




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