Simple Moments

I love this pic of Sammy and Jessy from Easter at the Strongs.

Such pretty little ladies.

One last Easter pic . . .  the Easter mommies.

Jessy painting in the sun with Jessy. 

She asked me to take this pic of her. 

I love the pose.

Playing around in Mom and Dad's bed before school one of the rare times when they are ready before me.

My beautiful sleeping angel. You really have the most beautiful face I have ever seen.

I love those lips, those cheeks, that nose... you are just perfect my little beauty.

Speaking of beauty . . .  Jillian stopped by with baby Stella. She is just precious. 

I am grateful for each of these simple moments. 

Spring Break Part II

Dad took the day off and while Jess was at school we took Connor for a nice 8 mile bike ride. 

We were pretty proud of the little guy.

The kids and I water marbled Easter Eggs. They came out pretty awesome! 

We had a lovely day at the beach. We took Connor's little buddy from school with us and they had a great time together. 

We were there for 4 hours and no one asked me to do ANYTHING! It was blissful. The 3 of them just played and played and played.

Heading out to hit the waves.

I should have taken a picture of the hole that Jess dug on her own, it was huge!

The above pic was just the beginning.

We had dinner at Uncle Terry's house followed by a game of basketball. 

Connor has been shooting lots of hoops in the driveway. 

And Easter Sunday at the Strong's new home. These two could not be any sweeter! 

I love you, my two snuggle monkeys.

She love big brother SO SO MUCH! 

Jess decorated her dress with stickers from the egg hunt.

Everyone cheering on their peeps in the 'Peeps Regatta'.  Such a fun way to end spring break. 

A great kick off to Spring Break 2015

We started off our beautiful Saturday morning with a family run while Jess rode her bike. She just kept going and going and going until she didn't. She went really really far and we should have turned back way before we did, because we ended up taking turns carrying her and the bike all the way back. 

Oops. Live and learn. 

Really great job Jess! We are super proud of you!

BTW you have the most beautiful face I have ever seen. 

Then we headed to Santa Clause Lane beach for some fun in the sun. 

Hard at work making tunnel cities.

Snack time.

Then Sunday Chris and I had a day date.

We bought 2 bikes, walked out of the store and rode off on an adventure.

 1st Chris gave me a nostalgic tour of UCSB complete with a stop at Campus Point. Then we headed over to Beachside Cafe for lunch and a walk out on the pier. We ended our date by riding all the way home (I was pretty proud of myself for making it up Puente). 

It was the perfect date. Thanks love for keeping it fun!

And then Monday funday at the Bacara with Marina and the girls.

These four were marvelous the entire day!

So grateful for happy, kind little people.

And so grateful for this girl too. 

Hollister School Auction and Casino Night

Last weekend Chris and I had a great time attending Connor's school's Auction and casino night!

So fun getting out of my yoga clothes for a change and hangin' with these ladies.

Lara, Brenda, Julie and myself . . . all looking very glam. 

It was a beautiful setting and an over all lovely evening for helping out the school. 

And a great excuse for a dress up date night with my love. 

And she's OFF!!!!

I cannot believe she is riding a 2 wheeler! This was Connor's 1st bike and when he out grew it we passed it on to Thatch who has now passed it on to Jess. She got on and with in about 5 minutes was riding like a pro! She rode up and down the street for 2 hrs, happy as can be.

Jessy you're AMAZING!!!!!!

Connor the RUNNER

Congrats Connor on being tied for top lap runner in 2nd grade at the Jog-a-thon! 

Great job dude!

Also Connor is far ahead of most of the school in running laps for Recess Marathon Club.  He's already completed 25 miles and we are only about 1/2 way thru the session! Above is a picture of Connor and the 1st group of runners to hit 15 miles! We are so proud of you Connor. 

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On a side note: I know I am months and months behind on updating our blog.  It is too overwhelming to me to go back and catch up on all the awesome things we did over the last several months. So I am just starting from today and moving on :) phew what a relief.

PLAY BALL!!!

Opening Day Weekend:

Connor is playing for the Cubs this season in the mini-minor division.

Dad is assistant coaching and I am team Mom.

We are having the full little league experience! 

Chris is in heaven and reliving some fond child hood moments with Connor in little league.

Connor is looking mighty cute in his uniform!

Blury but there's Dad out on the field on during Opening Day ceremonies.

Connor up to bat at his 1st game of the season.

Loaded up in catcher's gear. 

Let the fun begin.