Apple Hill - October 2011

This one!

Mymaw, Daddy and Lexi did the Hay Maze - I stayed back just to make sure they didn't get lost!

And of course APPLES! That is what Apple Hill is famous for

Searching for just the right pumpkin! Mymaw and Lexi, hunted one down.

Mommy in a pumpkin too...

Lexi in a pumpkin

She definitely wasn't too sure about feeding the cows or goats, but she liked to look at them!

She looked so small compared to this big tractor


We started off with some face painting. Lexi waited in line VERY patiently and never once wavered, she really wanted "aloons on my face."

Welcome Fall! Grandma (Mymaw appears to be what Lexi is calling her these days) came to visit for a weekend. Up to Apple Hill we went! What a great day...

Gualala Camping Trip, July 2011

Lexi's VERY FIRST Smore!

Twinkle twinkle, little star!

Brendan and Tom - enjoying a beer

The Patterson's

Ouch - I hit the camera lens!

Uh Oh! I didn't go soooo fast when I had jeans on - these microfiber sweats are Slippery!

Getting ready to go down that slide!

Cherries!

The view of from within our campsite

Garlic bread - yumminess!


Spaghetti dinner - and yes, that is a trash bag Lexi is wearing...

The fencing to let cows know their boundries, was broken and they invaded HWY 1 - WHAT A SITE!!!!!!!!

We are so lucky to have found a group of friends, that like to go camping... we are three couples. The Kenny's in their 30's with a toddler, the McBeth's in their 40's with two teen's and the Patterson's in their early early early 60's with grown children our age, and grandkids of Lexi's age. We have a blast together. This is our 3rd year at the Gualala River Redwood Campground.

Lexi's Favorites from Summer!

Helping Daddy with Horseshoes at the Cabana!

Sand Volleyball!

Teaching to hit the ball, not Kick the ball!

Lexi's new boat seat!

A pro already - cleaning!

So tired from swimming at Cabana, just had to take a nap!

Madison swimming!

Lexi jumping

My new Monkey Helmet!

Cousins Carter and Collin on the relaxation station tied to the back of the boat on Folsom Lake

That's a big train wheel!

Hellloooo Conductor - are you there??

With Uncle Sean (i Sean) at the Train Museum

Collin and Chris

Rest break at train museum

Soaking wet from doing the dishes!

Camping at Gualala

Kickboard

With my new friend Jax at the McBeth's for a swim party!

Gualala

Sangria's in the Sun - a fundraiser for the local swim team...

Abby and Lexi on the 4th of July

Maddi and Lexi, learning firework safety.

Sparklers

Surprise Face!

Cooking

Sunglasses and flip flops in the sun

Ally, Ronan and Lexi on the boat

Nap time on the boat!

Life has been so fun and busy - that I haven't not taken the time to update the blog recently.... I am taking a few of our favorite summer moments to share! Just to catch us up to the end of August. Well wishes to everyone!

Welcome Abigail!

Well, we definitely realized we are a dog family and after four months without one - it was time! Brendan found Abigail when he was searching through SPCA's and came across a rescue in Redding, CA. He watched her stay on the site, week after week and finally - we bit the bullet, filled out the adoption application, loaded up
Lexi and took the three hour drive "Just to meet her."

Two minutes into meeting her, she was in LOVE with Brendan. He sat down to fill out the paperwork and she put her paw on his. She and Lexi are fast friends - they already have figured out how to play soccer ball. She has the sweetest disposition! Can not wait for everyone to meet her!