Top Ten Reasons We Have Loved Summer '09

#10

Thank you Top Stop produce stand, thank you Papa and thank you neighbors who have unknowingly supplied Brooks with many, many tomatoes this summer.

More to come . . .

Happy Dad Day!

Erin: Brooks, tell me about Dad.

Brooks: I love him this much (arms out) like airplane wings.

Erin: How come you love him so much?

Brooks: Um, kind of he takes me to Dan's and the toy store, and he chases me and tickles me, and he plays cheese monster with me (don't ask.)

Erin: Dad really loves you doesn't he?

Brooks: Yeah, he does.

Happy Father's Day Bry. We love you more than you'll ever know.

We've been Here...and There . . .

And apparently anywhere but the blogosphere. So here is a little recap of fun little vaca we had.

We went to California to share a weekend with some great friends. The weather was wonderful, the beach was a blast and the company was great. Here are a few photos of our fabulous time in Cali. Thank you Shawn and Kevin for hosting us all at your beautiful home!

The beach was a huge hi!. He is still talking about the wave that broke over his head, every day as a matter of fact. He wants me to tell complete strangers how yucky it tasted. He couldn't get enough of the beach. He is so excited to go back again.

We also went to the Long Beach Aquarium. It was so fun. I loved the jellyfish and Brooks loved playing on the whale that shoots water out the blow-hole. For some reason, the real marine life couldn't compare to their plastic counterparts.

Then we spent Sunday in the park. I couldn't get over these purple blossoms. Such a fun, little family trip. Far too fast. I am looking forward to a return visit in August. California, here we come!

A Great Day!

Today has been a dandy! It's time for the annual neighborhood clean-up, which involves a tree-trunk-tractor at it's best. We heard them working on the next street over and Brooks helped me gather all our clean-up stuff. We hurried and made our pile on the side of the road, then he patiently waited. Soon enough, the dump truck and tractor made their way to our street. Brooks started jumping a little, it's hard to conceal such excitement, but soon the excitement turned to reverence.

For two hours, we sat outside and watched the tractor in action, we even had a picnic to wait out the workers break. Then the neighbors heard the commotion and came over to see the action. The darling driver was nice enough to show these boys some tricks. We saw a wheelie, which was pretty incredible and then he backed up to the bottom of the street and cruised up the street as fast as he could go, all the while gathering garbage that had fallen on the street. Then he parked in front of the house and posed for a picture with these darling boys. The only problem was that they couldn't take their eyes off the tractor long enough for a good shot. So we did the best we could.

Once the tractors had left, Brooks and I had popsicles in the backyard and called dad to tell him the exciting news. We sat and chatted for a bit to the background music of my brand new wind chime. The weather is perfect. It couldn't be a better day. Gosh, I am lucky.

And last week Brooks told me I had the biggest chest in the world, so I guess I really am lucky.

A Birthday Wish From Far Away.

We Love You!

We Miss You!

What a Change in the Weather!

Last Thursday . . .




It so broke my heart to see these blossoms fighting the freeze last week. And after the beautiful day we had today, it's safe to say we are all grateful for the sun. There is something so magical about springtime. Perhaps just a longing for warm, but sometimes I feel as though I have willed the blossoms to be. Brooks came into my room this morning screaming, "mommy, mommy look, we have a papercot tree!" Apparently, he loves springtime too.

We Really Did...

Celebrate Easter!

We colored eggs.

Hunted for baskets and goodies.

And had a wonderful Sunday.

And did I metion the Cadbury mini eggs? Doesn't get better than that. Happy Easter!