24 miles: give or take- Aug. 1 2009

Our spur of the moment Saturday adventure. The Donahue fam and us rode our bikes into the city for a picnic in the park and some yummy ice cream. Roundtrip was about 24-26 miles and it was awesome! Brandon pulled Drake and I took Ava. I think I might have keeled over if I had to tug both of them along. The kids were all troopers. They all crashed on the way home.

Slip n' Slide: June 25, 2009

I forgot to post these back in June. I try to do everything in order by date. Brandon set up the slip n' slide in our front yard on a down hill slope. He was pushing them into the puddle at the bottom of it to make a big splash. They had a blast and thought it was the coolest slide ever! I love how easily entertained children are. They have so much fun with the simplest of things. Except if I wasn't taking pictures, I'd probably have Bran push me down too!








"The stink eye." Did you ever see Juno? hehe

500 days of Summer.

Just got back from watching this flick. It's only playing in selected theaters, but I LOVE it. So, if it's playing in a theatre near you, you need to go see it. It's humor is similar to Juno and totally a real life feel. Maybe, you'll be lucky enough to be the loudest person laughing in a quiet room full of people. I sure was, but that's usually the case when it comes to me.

Mother & Son shoot

Check out Mandi & Isaak's mini mother/son photo shoot. Click HERE if interested! Enjoy.

Water Balloons.

I think my fingers are raw from filling up and tying so many water balloons. Then the little trickers turned on me and started chasing me around the yard! Maybe it was a little payback for me getting them first.

Dear Summer,

Please stay longer. I haven't had enough of my fill of you yet.
xoxo.

Kelli

Cousins

It makes me sad that my kids don't get to grow up with my brothers and sisters kids. I loved growing up with my cousins. But, I am so so glad that they have Taya and Tyce. Here are the little trouble makers. It's so fun to watch them interact and play together.

Self-Portrait

I'm bored. Even though there are a million other things I could be doing.

San Fran: Baker Beach

Crack anyone? hehe. Bekah your hot.
We stopped before we got to the nudie section of the beach.

New Fave

My new favorite accessory. Can be purchased at any H&M!

Ava's Pool Party.

Another year gone. Seriously, where did my little newborn girl go? I feel like it was yesterday that I bundled you up at the hospital and brought you home into our life.

Dear Ava,

You are so full of life! You are so so sweet, but man you have a feisty little side. You are my adventurous girl. You love shoes. If there are any shoes laying around you try them on. I could listen to that sweet, squeaky voice of yours ramble on forever. And what would we do without that thumb of yours? You love to read books and play outside. I think you'd sleep out there if we let you! You love the swing and never seem to tire of it. Your laugh is contagious. Your personality is so silly and fun. You are such a special little girl and we love you so much! Happy 2 years.

Love,
Mom
xoxo

Golden Gate Bridge: San Fran

Palace of Fine Arts: San Francisco