I have so many little matters to tell you of, that I cannot wait any longer before I begin to put them down.
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Susanna, Tommy on Jul 15th, 2013
Swimming lessons went much better these past couple of weeks–no one ran screaming from the pool, shrieking that she didn’t want to go under water (as happened last summer). Bribes (ice cream and legos) seem to have been the key, as were new goggles! Meanwhile, Tommy has been getting so brave–swimming several body lengths and […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Family, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Jul 2nd, 2013
Today we took Grandpa to Gardens of the World, known to our kids as “the quiet park,” for a picnic lunch. It was a little hot to be comfortable, but the kids still seemed to enjoy showing Grandpa their favorite spots! Tommy even took a picture of me all by himself. He’s pretty excited whenever […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 28th, 2013
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Friends, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 17th, 2013
Friday morning, we packed into the car with Sarah and James and headed out to Somis to pick blueberries. The big kids had a great time! Susie picked about 20 and then melted down completely. I couldn’t pick her up because I was already wearing Jane. Temper tantrums aside, I’d call the day a success. […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Friends, Susanna, Tommy on Feb 6th, 2013
We’re trying to get in a couple last trips up to the Santa Barbara Zoo before our membership expires at the end of the month. Monday, we finally got to bring James along, and the kids ran off a ton of energy while Sarah and I chatted. It worked out well for all involved. (I […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Janie, Tommy on Jan 31st, 2013
It was so warm and sunny this afternoon that I decided to let Elizabeth skip her nap if she agreed to spend the afternoon outside. Soon the kids were making a mud pit and singing, “We’re playing in the mud, we’re playing in the mud; we’re getting things all dirty, all dirty!” I figure this […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Susanna, Tommy on Jan 14th, 2013
We just got back from a long weekend with the Haneys in San Francisco. We really packed in the activities–Friday in the city, Saturday up north in the woods and along the coast, and Sunday hanging out after church and staying up way too late talking. I think I’m going to take several days to […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Susanna, Tommy on Jan 12th, 2013
A rocket and a bridge.
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Friends, Susanna, Tommy on Jan 5th, 2013
Yesterday we met up with Ariana and her kids at the LA Zoo. I was too busy gabbing about law school stuff and feeding the kids endless snacks to take many pictures, but here are the few I did remember to take! Ariana and I basically pulled out the snacks at 10:30 and kept up […]
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Susanna, Tommy on Jan 2nd, 2013
It’s finally warm enough to eat outside again!