Hiding and Art

Katie was so excited to find a new way to ride in her stroller! I can't believe that she fits!!

Katie's art is advancing too - so artistic! You can see the greatness in it- right?

Fake Grass

When we were in Oceanside, they had a putting green that was covered in astroturf. Everyone laughed when we admitted that our backyard has been covered in astroturf too. We made the change when our grass kept dying out. No amount of seed and watering can survive in weeks of 100+ temps. Katie was dragging dirt everywhere, so Tim bought the least expensive version he could find. For under $100, our "outdoor carpet" has kept the dirt down, the weeds at bay, and it feels kinda nice under your toes (as long as you water it down before you step on it in the hot hot heat).

Ok, it is a little florescent in color, but we're not trying to fool anyone!

Oceanside with Family

Kate and Anissa spent this week in Oceanside, CA with Kate's Godparents. I have to say that I think that they are the BEST Godparents ever! They rented a condo in Oceanside and invited us to join them. That already makes them pretty spectacular! The condo was right on the beach, and Katie really liked playing in the surf and sand.

We also joined them for the San Diego zoo, where Katie decided that she really liked bears, though she pronounces them "Bay-airs". We convinced them to come with us to Legoland. Cedar Point is way better. Legoland is like a Junior Cedar Point - geared only for the 3 - 11 crowd. It was kind of cool to see all of the Legoland towns.

But mostly we got a chance to visit and "be" at the beach. Katie slept in a big bed (with rails or course) and did just fine. The "God"family watched more Blues Clues than any relative should have to (even if they like us). And all of us can spot a "purple tree" a mile away.

Danny and Kate became pretty good buddies and Danny drew her plenty of pictures and helped with puzzles and books ("If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" was a big favorite).

Tim came down over the weekend and the boys all went to San Diego Padres game.

It was a great vacation getaway. Next time we'll superglue Katie to the restaurant chairs so she can't wander during dinner.