Summer Time 2012

We had a fun summer.  Dr. D spent some time in Australia and Mom and the girls traveled to Southern California.  We also had a great time playing at our house when the smoke wasn't too thick from some large summer wildfire that were burning throughout the northern part of the state.

 Miss A enjoying the cool pool.

 

Summer swimming in the sun.

 Miss A in training for Cirque du Soleil.

Miss A's future is so bright she has to wear shades.

Having fun playing and dressing up with Uncle John.

 Miss S was excited to see Shamu.

Miss A enjoyed the show except for the part where she got splashed by a huge wave of water.

 Meeting Elmo and Big Bird.

Fun at the park.  Of course she loves anything that involves climbing.

 Running on the baseball field with her cousin Wyatt.

 Meeting one of the newest members of the extended family.  Miss A loves babies.

 Supergirl...

and her spidey friend.

Having fun at California adventure with grandma.

 We met all sorts of interesting characters there.

Miss S got to check out Cars Land and scenes from one of her favorite movies.

We met Lightning Mcqueen.

 and of course Tow Mater.

 Before we knew it summer was over and mom had to go back to work.  First day of the school year.

We were really excited when daddy came back home with all sorts of goodies, including crawfish traps that were fun to play in.

 Kylie had to have quite a few stitches when she tore open her side on a manzanita shrub.  It did have some positive side effects such as sedation.  She actually stayed still long enough for the kids to cuddle up with her.

 We had fun at the county fair.  Dr. D got a few ribbons for some paintings and photography.  The girls had fun playing and seeing all of the animals.

 No fun going to the fair unless you hit a few of the rides.  This is one of their favorites.

Dr. D and his dad looking over plans for something.  Dr. D apparently had on his thinking cap.

Ahoy matey.  Gotta love the mustaches.