Baking with mommie

Ben took the girls to pick out soccer boots and then hang out at the Velocity practice, so it was just Kamren and me hanging out together.  We decided to make Mississippi Mud and get dirty.  Kamren helped clean the bowls, beater and spoon.  Check him out


olives and mississippi mud filling




Cream Cheese middle with a splat of chocolate




chocolate pudding is my favorite



Water Play

First Stop - Greek Village for some lunch.  I decided to treat the kids to one of my fancy groupons.  We couldn't wait to try a bunch of authentic Greek food.  We got a Grecian Chicken Sandwich, Sweet potato fries, Gyro, Pilsner Soup, Feta Cheese balls, Pita bread and Greek fries.  The food was excellent, we pretended to be food critics, my kids are a riot. 

Off to the New water park that's in old Rancho.  The water park had 2 slides and lots of water action... and it's free.  Why can't we get one in our hood? 



water action at it's best




Kamren and Bianca




Bianca gives it a thumbs up




I love water slides, please take me to Sunsplash




I want my own waterslide




Love




all wet



2nd Annual Camping trip

July 20 -22 of 2012
What do you know... it's that time again.  It's our second annual camping trip with Uncle Rudy, Aunt Andria, Dominic, Donovan and Devin.  This year Aunt Andria's brother and his family joined us again in the fun.  FYI - I'm blogging months after the fact.. Yes I'm a terrible blogger

So the plan was for all of us to drive up to camp near Sly Park. Dad and Bianca backed out to go play in a Soccer College Showcase Tournament. So Dad helped me pack up most of the car before he left. Sydney, Peyton, Kamren all in carseats - CHECK. Everything packed and ready to go.


tent camping, our home for 2 nights

We arrived around noon, the drive was quick, we scouted out our two campsites and decided to head to the beach for swimming, and playing in the water fun.

A couple hours later Tios arrived and we set up camp.  Everyone helped out and we were settled in fast.  Kamren enjoyed exploring all of the campsites, he ran around kicking up dirt and playing with baseballs.  The cousins kept each other company and only a few times I had to put Kamren in the playpen so we could get things done. 

We ate BBQ'd ribs, potato salad and fruit salad.  Yum. 

When the fire was started Kamren was mad because he didn't have free reign anymore.  He hated being confined to the stroller, playpen or peoples arms.  Oh well, safety first...  No accidents allowed. 

Chris and his family arrived late and finally it was time for smores and bed.  First night sleeping was hard.  Hard ground and sleeping bags makes for a cranky mama...  The kids slept pretty good.  We fit perfectly in our new tent with plenty of room to play.

Day 2 the girls plus Kamren, Devin and Dominic took a trail hike to the waterfall.  It was a good mile + and pushing the BOB stroller wasn't a picnic.  Kamren fell asleep on the hike in, there were a few scary moments pushing along the edge of the cliffs, but we made it.  Beautiful waterfall and swimming hole.  We all goofed around in the cold water and watched crazy guys jump from the boulders. 
 

Dominic, Sydney andPeyton on top of the world

Peyton, Dominic, Devin, Sydney - the look outs

 

made it to the waterfall

our sleeping brother

 Once we got back from the hike and the rest of the campers got back from fishing we had lunch and went to the lake to swim.  The kids all had a blast swimming in the lake, wearing their life jackets of course.  Finally dinner, campfire and smores again.  


Nothing better than resting next to the fire

 

Glow sticks are the best - Sydney, Peyton and Donovan

 


gettin dirty at breakfast

  

Kamren doesn't like helping pack up, he wanted to stay another week

By the end of the trip I was exhausted, playing single mom in the wilderness is hard work.  Two eyes and three kids who love to run in different directions.  On the way home we stopped in for a starbucks breakfast.

I didn't get many photo opprotunites because I was way to busy watching and chasing kids.  I did get some with my iphone..Hopefully next year is better. Til then, here are the iphone photos


staying busy before we headed up to camping



We love camping

 

I wanna play in the water hole



Kamren and Cousin Dominic hanging out in camp




Hanging with the kiddos



iPhone blogging

So here I am trying out my new blogging skills on the iPhone while I get a workout in. On the bike of course. Can't really run and type. But I bet Siri could. Course who knows what she'd have to say she is always messing stuff up. Ginna try and add some of my pics. Mom let me know if you see these

morning fun

Whats more fun in the morning, than goofing around with the early risers. Kamren and Peyton enjoyed some quality time playing tag. Now that Kam has walking down, he's moved on to running, he's not as coordinated when it comes to quick sprints, but he does have dribbling the soccer ball and throw ins down.

january is going fast

the days are flying by... wishing i was home more often and working less. i guess that is everyone's dream. thought i'd get some pictures posted.

girlz photo shoot

trying to get pictures of these two girls is hard work, throw in a handsome baby boy and things get tricky.  here is my attempt at getting something to use for an invitation to their 6th birthday party. we took a walk in the cold yesterday morning, instead of parka's and beanies.... we had on light jackets and naked ears.  jack frost was nipping at our noses, and miss sunshine was blazin into our eyes.... lets move the party inside.

trying to get pictures of these two girls is hard work, throw in a handsome baby boy and things get tricky.  here is my attempt at getting something to use for an invitation to their 6th birthday party. we took a walk in the cold yesterday morning, instead of parka's and beanies.... we had on light jackets and naked ears.  jack frost was nipping at our noses, and miss sunshine was blazin into our eyes....

Kam & Mom