HERO

Last weekend Jason and I were out washing the cars when I asked Emily to go inside and check on her sister. A minute later she came out and told us there was smoke in the house. Sure enough, the potatoes I had put in the oven had caught fire. We got the girls out of the house as it quickly filled with smoke and Jason found the fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Words can't describe what Jason and I were feeling when it was all said and done with. But one thing was for sure, Emily is our hero. The pictures above show her trip to the local fire station to tell the firemen her story. She was rewarded with a little tour and several gifts.

Back To School

Here's to - friends (new and old), dress-up, monkey bars and snack time.

Go get 'um Emmy!!!

One Last Swim

The pool is starting to cool off, which means the summer is offically coming to a close.

Wait...... there's always the spa!

Aquarium of the Pacific

Lunch anyone?

I see Nemo!

"Josie", littering the beach.

Emily, the rip current.

The four of us enjoyed a wonderful day together at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach last weekend. It was one of those spur of the moment activities, which are usually the activities that end up being the most fun. The giant crab in the first picture really got Jason craving a big plate of crab legs and melted butter. I'm sure that clown fish have never been so popular, I think the girls found Nemo in ever tank we walked by. The last 2 pictures are of the girls participating in a little play that was going on in the childrens theater outside. Elizabeth was lucky enough to get the leading role, "Josie" littered the beach with food and trash and taught us about the danger that can occur from such carelessness. And Emily, the rip current, taught us how to be cautious when swimming in the ocean. Both girls had a great time and gave Jason and I a great laugh.

Emily's 4th Birthday

We can't believe our little girl is 4 already. The beginning of the party was filled with water games and a slip 'n slide outside, but by the end we were ready for princess dresses, air conditioning, a clown, air conditioning, and face painting. Did I mention it was extremely hot! As you can see we all had a wonderful time.

Even Elizabeth, I mean Minnie Mouse, joined in on the festivities!

Ballerina

Emily's summer ballet class has come to a close.

These are some pictures of her last class. She was very excited for all of us to watch her perform, especially since Nonnie and Papa were able to come.

Baseball Fever

Earlier this summer Emily enjoyed a day game (one of many) with Grandpa and Daddy. While she loves watching the games and gets really excited when we score a "home pitch" (home run), she is definitly not a fan of the fireworks.

Go Angels!!!