Gramma & Grampa's Visit

We had a great visit with Gramma and Grampa. They got here in time for Avery's last day of school, so they were able to come and see her school program and come to her school party. We also had a fun day at Davis' Farmland. The girls got to feed and pet all sorts of animals. They even got to pretend to milk a cow. There were also lots of play areas to explore and a Spray and Splash park to cool off in. it was so much fun!

Gramma & Sierra relaxing on the couch
Avery feeding the Llamas


Avery on a Pony Ride

Sierra feeding some baby animals

The Girls on the old John Deere

Avery posing with a baby goat ("He's so Cuuuute!")

Sierra chasing a big chicken

The girls milking a cow (Don't worry, it was just water)

Sierra hanging around like a monkey

Sierra playing peek-a-boo with Gramma

Speed Racer Avery riding the Go-Carts

Sierra getting wet in the Spray and Splash Park

Avery splashing around



We also celebrated Father's Day and Sierra's Birthday with them while they were here. Sierra got a Dora bedding set for her big girl bed, which we are going to try to get her into after her birthday. I'll let you know how it goes.

Happy Father's Day Grampa!

Sierra opening some birthday presents with a little help from Avery

"Happy Birthday, Sierra"

Yummy Cupcakes

The End of Another School Year

I can't believe it's the end of another year of school. Here are some pictures from Avery's end of the year program and party. She did a great job singing, dancing, and playing the kazoo in the program. And Sierra sang along a little too. And then, they had lots of yummy treats at the party afterwards. It was a great end to the school year!

Avery Dancing and Singing

Avery getting her Pre-school Certificate

Avery having some yummy snacks

Sierra enjoying some snacks too

Avery & Mommy

Avery's Pond Walk

We had another fun time at Avery's Pond Walk with her friends at school. Avery had lots of fun walking in the deepest, muckiest mud she could find and she helped her teacher, Ms. Tammy, catch a tadpole. Sierra pretty much spent the whole time trying to let the frogs that everyone had caught out of the buckets. I think she let one get away and she cried for the rest of them. It was a great morning! Frog Hunter Avery

Frog Rescuer Sierra

Our Trip to California

We had a great trip to California!! We got to Bobby and Ami's Saturday afternoon along with Vanessa, Kailey, and Ryan from Phoenix, and Joey, Jenna, Alex & Stacy from New Jersey. The kids all got reaquainted quickly. And we all had a great time at Luke's Baptism on Sunday. He is just the happiest baby ever!

The Cousins all Dressed up for Luke's Christening

The Boys Hanging Out


The Girls Looking Pretty


The Whole Gang at Church



Happy Baby Luke with his Godparents and Family



A Family Photo at The Winery

On Monday, we all went to the San Diego Wild Animal Kingdom. The kids had so much fun checking out all of the animals and running around together. They even had a petting zoo area where the girls got to pet and feed some deer. They loved it! We also got to see the new baby elephant that had just been born. He was so cute! And Cory and Avery got to feed some larakeets. Somewhere there's a picture of Cory with four larakeets sitting on his head and shoulders. I'll have to get a hold of that one!

Averyand Stacy petting the deer

Avery, Sierra, and Grandpa feeding the Deer

Sierra and the Deer

The cousins checking something out

A Family Photo at the Wild Animal Kingdom

All of the Girls posing together

And the Boys Posing too


Taking a Ride on The Merry Go Round

We had a more relaxing day on Tuesday. We went to Lake Skinner where the kids got to play around at the playground and walk along the lakeside. They had fun pretending to fish with sticks and sinking Uncle Bobby's handmade miniature raft.

Stacy & Avery going down the slide

A Surreal picture of Avery

The kids "Fishing" at The Lake

Mommy and Sierra walking along the Lake


Wednesday was our big day at Disneyland. We all had such a great time!! We got to meet Goofy and Mickey Mouse, which was so cool. And, of course, we all had a blast on all of the rides. Avery's favorite rides were the two roller coasters she went on, including The Matterhorn. Sierra's favorite ride was definitely It's a Small World. She was just in awe of all of the flowers, balloons, and"peoples". The girls also both loved exploring the pirate island, where they got to crawl through caves and walk across rickety bridges. We ended the day with watching the parade down Main Street which I thought was very cool. I don't think the girls appreciated it as much but only because of pure exhaustion. They did perk up a little to hit the gift shop before we left to get some cool souvenirs. What a great day!

Walking down Main Street at Disneyland

Daddy & Avery on the Buzz Lightyear Ride trying to Zap the Aliens

On the Nemo Submarine Ride

Sierra & Mommy on "It's a Small World"

Getting our Picture taken with Goofy

Avery & Daddy getting ready to ride the Roller Coaster

Meeting Mickey Mouse

The Teacup Ride

After Disneyland, we went to Nana and Grandpa's for a little R & R. Avery had fun swimming and playing in the pool. Then we made our way back to Temecula to get ready to head home. The whole week was so much fun and it was so nice to spend some time with our family. We are so very lucky!