Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Miss you, Grandpa! Missouri Trip #1

Grey and I took a last minute trip back to Missouri because my Grandpa Kearney passed away. I am going to really miss him. When I was younger, my dad used to live next door to my grandpa and grandma. I spent many many hours being teased by this old man! I think every little kid in the neighborhood used to be scared of him when we were little because he like to play gruff but then you would catch him giggling as they ran off. As I got older, I loved to listen to him tell stories...and man, did he have stories to tell (with 12 kids you could only imagine!). I am glad that my kids were able to spend some time with him though not enough considering how far away we are.

Of course, the trip was for very sad reasons but at the same time, Grey and I were excited to go back and get to spend some time with family. Since we did not make any plans, Grey got to spend some one on one time with HIS grandpa, creating those memories that will last him a life time.

Best air travel partner ever :)
Grandpa's house where all 12 kids grew up
 On our way to go fishing with Gigi
 Hey! I spotted a Gigi!
 Grandma Georgi is always a great sport. Grey decorated her with stickers at dinner



 Grey was in love with the dogs. He would curl up beside them and cover them in blankets. Goofy boy!
We went to OG for a quick visit to Granny Jo & Grandpa O's. We hadn't been since last summer but the second he got out of the car, he ran straight to the shop and within 5 minutes he had...
1,  Found the ear muffs..
 2. mowed the yard
 3. Took the 4 wheeler offroading
 4. Did some tractor work
 But he had to wait to have permission to drive the convertible!
 We met up with some of my favorite high schools friends and had a mini play date.
 Uncle Ben and soon-to-be Auntie Quinn came by to play.
 They bought fireworks and Grey was in little boy heaven. Smoke bombs!
 Hmm...Uncle Ben seems to be running away leaving my 3 year old with a lighter and a firecracker. Remind me never to leave them alone ;)
 Well, Grey had fun until a spark from the sparkler got his leg. Grandpa O to the rescue! (he is as dramatic as Grey is!)



 Luckily, Uncle Ben also brought otter pops (it was 100+ degrees)
 Showing off their pretty otter pop colored tongues!
 Grandpa O actually playing a game! See, it does happen!!
 We bought Grey a suitcase while we were back. He didn't want it out of his sight. Even when sleeping!
 Headed home. I think Grey loves airplane rides just for the treats!

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Random June 2012

We have had a fun filled summer! Spent lots of time with friends and outside enjoying life :) Lots of pool time, hikes, and soccer. Luckily, we had the month of June to enjoy it because July and August were just plain CRAZY!!

Zoe's first swim in the pool. Not sure what to think at first...
 Of course she loved it and we haven't been able to keep her out of the water since!
 Grey loves the hose!
 Funny faces and soccer socks
 Watering the garden...
 ...and his sister!
 Turns out, she loves it and will stick her head in the water anytime the hose is on...
 Happy naked girl getting us with the tickle monster gloves!
 Loves being naked...except she needs accessories like her hat!
 A girl after her daddy's heart!
 Grey showing off a mushroom for Grandpa!
 Auntie Zephy!!
 Auntie's new dog, Tesla. Grey was in love :)
 Zoe wanted Ronnie to do her hair just like mommas!
 Slumber party!
 boys being boys!
Fell asleep on the way to the beach!

Beach with Andrew

Z loves loves loves to eat sand. YUCK!!
Best Buddies


Father's Day- Watching soccer on tv
Then watching daddy play soccer
Grey & his daddy
First Pigtails!!

Getting ready to hike



silly girl!
Grey so proud he can say "I love you" in sign language
Grey wanted Zoe to wear a soccer jersey just like him to his soccer "practice"




Sunday, June 3, 2012

Nicki Comes to Cali 2012

Nicki came out to play again this summer. I picked her up at the airport and we had dinner and stayed the night in San Francisco and got to enjoy a day of playing tourist before heading back to sonoma county. It was an amazingly beautiful day in the city and I am always in awe as I drive across the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. We are very lucky to live out here!!


We were starving by the time we checked into our hotel (it took me 45 minutes to find a parking spot!) and we ended up at Ho's Restaurant...yummy Chinese food!
 Our hotel was walking distance to Lombard Street. I couldn't believe the number of tourists standing out in the middle of the street there where cars were driving!



 We headed across the bridge back north and stopped in Sausalito for lunch on the water front and walking around town. Such a cute little town!
 We also escaped for a little winery time. We went up and tasted some wine at Francis Ford Coppola's Winery and tried on the perfect hats!

 Zoe loved hanging with Nicki during Grey's swim lessons.
 And of course I had to take Nicki to BJ's Brewery before heading back to the airport for a pizookie!