It's a GIRL!

After a long wait to find out whether we were having a boy or a girl, Miss Ruby has finally arrived!  She is tiny and perfect and we are so excited to have her.  Ella and Jack have been doing surprisingly well, both wanting to constantly hold her and touch her.  This labor and delivery was the easiest of all three.  (birth story to come)  It would be great if that also made her the easiest baby of all three, but I'm not to sure that is going to be the case. 

Quick Beach Trip

In an effort to spend some time with the kids before baby #3 makes and appearance, and get out of the scorching hot desert, we headed down to Huntington Beach for a fun day in the sun. Unfortunately, the sun was no where to be found. I was a little chilly but Guy and the kids didn't seem to mind at all! They jumped the waves for hours, built sand castles, and most importantly just enjoyed each others company.

Baby Belly

Baby number three is on the way, and I was really excited to capture this moment in time, when my baby belly is really out there, before the little girl or guy makes their arrival!  I'm not sure if this will be our last baby, chances are it will.  I have loved being pregnant, my favorite part by far feeling the baby wiggle around and definitely what I will miss the most about the whole experience.  Susan Whitney took these great pictures and we are so happy with how they turned out!

Messy Fun

A friend of mine posted on her blog, which is always full of fun ideas for the kiddos, fabulous pictures of her kids playing with shaving cream. I thought it was a super fun, and really inexpensive idea and decided to try it with Ella and Jack. I bought two cans of shaving cream and gave them to the kids. In an odd turn of events, Ella LOVED it and Jack...not so much! In just a few minutes Ella was covered head to toe in shaving cream. Jack, who wouldn't hesitate to jump in a mud puddle every chance he got, wanted nothing to do with it. Guy took Jack's can and sprayed it around getting a little bit on him and you would have thought he was being punished. Afterwards I snapped a few pictures we turned on the sprinkler and let the kids run through and rinse off. Despite Jack's initial reaction, it is definitely a fun activity we will try again! Thanks Shelly!

4th of July

The evening was spent swimming, BBQ'ing with family, and watching fireworks.  The kids both really enjoyed the fireworks this year which was a fun change.  I love this holiday more every year. It's full of fun and traditions with out all the hype and presents. I am already looking forward to next year!

Annual Fourth of July Parade

For the past three years on the morning of 4th of July we kick off the holiday with a small patriotic parade and brunch hosted by our good friends the Everett's. The kids decorate their bikes with flags and streamers and we walk the neighborhood waving like celebrities. It is always a great time and this year was no different. Such a fun memory for the kids and our family!

Pop!

Sometimes all the toys in the world don't equal the good times that comes from bubble wrap!