{Week 1} summer fun

I've decided to start a weekly (not daily!) photo of day to day life my children. Inspired by other photogs whom seem to do a great job of capturing those little moments in life...
Today it was smokey outside due to forest fires....so I kept the kids in most of the day. Except for a popsicle break. Mmmmm our homemade healthy popsicles; recipe is in a blender place 1 cup cottage  cheese, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup tofu,  orange juice, fruit and blend till smooth.  Add chunks of fruit to bottom of popsicle containers. Mmmmm healthy yummy summer treats!

Summertime lake fun....

my 3 best girls loving the beach at Nana and Grandpa house...this is why I love summer days at the lake!

the 9 great grandchildren....

there was loads of candids from trying to get this shot....then someone stood behind me and bounced on the dock I was kneeling on....not a good idea for a clear picture....but ended up with a couple good ones.
Bottom row: Grady-2 Mai-Lei-1 Carrigan-5 Luke-3 Bella-10 months Makenna-7 Hannah-18months Domonic-4 Khaleb-almost 3!
Khaleb was the guest of honor that spurred this little family BBQ! His Dad is my cousin...and they live toooo far away...it's been too long since we've seen them. Look at all those good looking kids!

Cornwall sunset...children exploring!

I've always known kids don't need stuff like computers, tv to entertain themselves...this moment once again proved it! They loved our night out to watch the sunsets.....

Lake time naps

never fails..Grady snoozes each time he's in the boat! this time he was on Makenna's lap. She was thrilled to snuggle her brother. From our weekend fun!

amazing travels of my sleeping children!

Grady did  amazing on our England Adventures...he was frustrated at times...but by the end of most days he just fell right to sleep...check out the picture of him sleeping with his book.

Top left: asleep on plane;did not want to be held took to sleeping by our feet after we moved him from the aisle. middle top; train station at gatwick; again preferred the floor.then the bottom is various locations in England...tower of london, hyde park and plymouth!

the top picture is after we got off our long long flight to London....waited for train...then slept for 4 hours on train.Grady is propped in stroller wedged between the seats! Bottom is pictures on the plain. Carrigan sporting her cool eye patches, she too had no problem going to sleep!

peaceful sunset

I just love this picture....this is why I love taking photos so much. It captures a moment in time; I can almost smell the sea air and hear delight in my girls when I look at this picture!

more of my handsome little man....

I couldn't resist...just playing around tonight with some new finishes and wanted to post these cute pictures...I got lots of the top of his head...but when he grins he lights up my heart! He is such a pleasure to have around....

how does Nana's garden grow....

check out the beautiful flowers my mom can grow!

Happy Birthday to our Grady bear....he's 2!

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I have so many many great pics of him....not as easy to catch him sitting still these days...so different than his 1 year birthday. He totally knew what to do for his bday candles....he watched his sisters on their birthdays. He was so pleased when we would sing happy birthday to him throughout the day. He loved loved his new choo choo(train!)

Happy Birthday our big 2 year old! We love you xoxoxoxo

Spa day....

I had promised the girls could get gel toes for the summer... so off to the spa for a morning of toe painting! They surprised me with their color choices! Who knew they liked other colors besides pink and purple~

Summer holidays fun....

while we were in London...we went to Harrods! We seen the most lovely shoes...Carrigan was in love!:) They were only 250pounds per pair($375.oo can) so we decided we'd make our own version when we returned....lots of fun sparkling things, buttons and fabric paint! Their own unique shoes!

doors of Cornwall...

will it ever end....so many holiday photos...

this is when the tide is out at Treveaunce cove in St Aggi...then you can go in the caves...

okay this one is for Grady! he loves animals. These cows were sooo funny never met any like them before. They were so curious in us and just followed us with their eyes. Even though we brought them a yummy treat; they were more interested in us. French Cows! Carrigan wanted to know if they knew french.:)

flowers in Cornwall...

Grady

Grady loved exploring and discovering new things at the sea. Here he is with a mussel shell. He called all shells "snails" from being at Gramma's in Vernon (she has snails in her garden!) Funny how he could be afraid of the sand on his feet but he had no problem picking up shells, jellyfish and seaweed!

park in Plymouth....

my beautiful girls by the sea....

Grady at Chapel Porth....

okay I should have put the camera down and picked him up....but I thought it was cute...he was following me out and didn't realize the tide was coming closer...before long he was splashing and running in the water. Poor Grady everything was sooo new to him...I wish I had the pictures of him walking in the sand the first time; very upset! LOL!

Grady

Just going through my England pictures...came to this one! I just love it. It was on our sunset coastal walk...Grady was filling his pockets with rocks. He is such a boy thru & thru!

Makenna is 7!

My sweet daughter turned 7! Wow! how times flies. We had a little surprise luncheon after the stampede parade for her. She is missing her best friend O who is on her way to Disneyland. We will plan a little girly party when she returns. Grady was so happy to have a birthday. he is next....july 11th....

84th Williams Lake Stampede

We love the stampede...always hit the parade and take in the rodeo...this year the kids loved the rodeo so much we went twice. Here is my Carrigan; dressed for the part!

London, England 2010

We ended our adventures with a couple day stay in London; We went on the London Eye, Tower of London, Harrods, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace.....We couldn't have done it without our Nana! She was the perfect person to share our adventure with. Thanks for joining us! xoxoxox

ps Big ben is in the background....
Lots more pictures....will post more in the next while.

Newquay

Land's End, Cornwall

sunset hike...

For summer solstice evening....me and the children...took a hike along the coastal path to watch the sunset. We chose a grassy patch away from the cliff edge. Grady had fun running around throwing rocks and filling his pockets. While we had a late picnic and watched the sunset. Good times~

Adventures with Aunt Dorothy

more bliss....

Chapel porth

the purple blog is a jelly fish....this is my favorite beach....PURE BLISS!!!

Treveaunce Cove; St Agnes

my amazing children...

I don't know if you know...but we have the most amazing children....Makenna, Grady & Carrigan! They were the best travelers. It was such a pleasure to experience the magic of traveling with them. It was great to see England through their eyes! Simple pleasures....from watching the tide come in, to seeing Grady being afraid of the sand, and to trying new treats! Mmmmm pasties, fanta, hula hoops...some of our fav's!) I hope they will always have fond memories of Cornwall and return one day with their children.....