(Swim lessons in Texas...they were a hit!)
As a close friend of mine pointed out, I'm coming up on the year mark for my last post. She suggested I rededicate myself to the blog on the anniversary of my last appearance here. I've decided to do that in the form of pictures. Our year has been very eventful, including a move from Texas to California for a job completely unrelated to Jarod's previous job, and the anticipated arrival of our fourth child due to make HIS debut this July. We have been very busy and extremely blessed this year.
Carly's dance recital...we were so proud!!
Josh turned 4
Jarod and I took a day trip to Santa Cruz while we were in California settling on a place to live before our move.
We spent my birthday in California and ate BBQ at Bubba's, where I braved the mechanical bull ride.
My parents helped me drive the kids to California and get settled in our home while Jarod was in NY for job training. We spent 6 weeks without him, and he was sorely missed.
We stopped in a couple places to get desert pictures for my mom's 1st grade unit on the subject. The breaks from driving were welcomed.
We had a visit to Ventura Beach. Jack was content to stay by me in the chairs. I didn't make it into the water because I had a fever that day. It was fun to watch the kids play with Daddy in the water and sand.
The water is COLD here in California.
Carly preparing to go to her first day of school! I admit it...I got misty eyed. I'm so proud of her. She is such a good little student.
We are posed in front of General Sherman, the largest living organism.
Cute kids, huh?
The kids were expressing a little distress while we were posing for this picture. I finally realized that we had disturbed a bee hive...We were quick to get down after the camera clicked.
There was a county fair, and we enjoyed looking at all the animals. The kids can name all the products we get from cows now.
Petting the goats
Using the hand pump
Little fireman
It was getting really hot.
Carly turned six! We went to Dewar's on her birthday and opened family gifts there.
She had a birthday party in the park, and she had invited a few friends from her school class. It was a lot of fun, and they were all really cute.
We took a little trip to Tehachepi to pick apples. They lasted a long time, and they were golden DELICIOUS!!
Kerilynn and Dave came for a weekend visit and we ate breakfast at the Black Bear Diner. They have huge portions!
We also took them to see the Giant Forest. I love that place!
Jack turned 3!! We had a little party at home, and he was very excited about his How to Train your Dragon toys.
Carly had a school Halloween carnival. They were all so cute in their costumes. Grandma Tess was very sweet and made Carly's princess dress.
We love camping!! (we don't especially love smores, though....too sticky)
Tough guys
We spent Christmas with my whole family. It was the first time we'd all been together since my wedding. I was really excited about it. Since we were travelling that far, we opened gifts before we left town.
While we were there, we went to the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point.
We also went on campus to revisit our old stomping grounds. Now when we're in town, the kids are always excited to see BYU!!
At the Bean museum. Quite the taxidermy exhibit...
Carly's friend Alex had a pony at her birthday party. It even had a crown on. Carly loved it.
At the beginning of March Kerilynn had her baby, and the kids and I made the drive up to hold that sweet Chloe.
Cute, right?!
Over our spring break/Easter vacation we went to Utah to be with the whole Skinner clan again. On our way there we stopped in Las Vegas to take the kids to the Shark Reef. They had great displays.
I loved the tunnels where the sharks are swimming around and over you.
The octopus was awake and moving like crazy!
The jelly fish display was neat also. Reminded me of the displays at Monterey Bay Aqarium. We are excited to make more use out of our membership there.
Grey reef shark
We set up an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Actually, we set up two hunts for the kids, since they found the eggs so fasat the first time, and they wanted to do it again. It was so fun to watch them run around in the cold mist to find their candy.
We also dyed eggs. Didn't want to miss out on our traditions, even if we were out of town!
Jack makes the goofiest faces. We've caught him practicing a few times.
Easter morning. The Easter bunny hid the Easter baskets this year. Isn't he a stud?
Carly's dance recital...we were so proud!!
Josh turned 4
Jarod and I took a day trip to Santa Cruz while we were in California settling on a place to live before our move.
We spent my birthday in California and ate BBQ at Bubba's, where I braved the mechanical bull ride.
My parents helped me drive the kids to California and get settled in our home while Jarod was in NY for job training. We spent 6 weeks without him, and he was sorely missed.
We stopped in a couple places to get desert pictures for my mom's 1st grade unit on the subject. The breaks from driving were welcomed.
We had a visit to Ventura Beach. Jack was content to stay by me in the chairs. I didn't make it into the water because I had a fever that day. It was fun to watch the kids play with Daddy in the water and sand.
The water is COLD here in California.
Carly preparing to go to her first day of school! I admit it...I got misty eyed. I'm so proud of her. She is such a good little student.
We are posed in front of General Sherman, the largest living organism.
Cute kids, huh?
The kids were expressing a little distress while we were posing for this picture. I finally realized that we had disturbed a bee hive...We were quick to get down after the camera clicked.
There was a county fair, and we enjoyed looking at all the animals. The kids can name all the products we get from cows now.
Petting the goats
Using the hand pump
Little fireman
It was getting really hot.
Carly turned six! We went to Dewar's on her birthday and opened family gifts there.
She had a birthday party in the park, and she had invited a few friends from her school class. It was a lot of fun, and they were all really cute.
We took a little trip to Tehachepi to pick apples. They lasted a long time, and they were golden DELICIOUS!!
Kerilynn and Dave came for a weekend visit and we ate breakfast at the Black Bear Diner. They have huge portions!
We also took them to see the Giant Forest. I love that place!
Jack turned 3!! We had a little party at home, and he was very excited about his How to Train your Dragon toys.
Carly had a school Halloween carnival. They were all so cute in their costumes. Grandma Tess was very sweet and made Carly's princess dress.
We love camping!! (we don't especially love smores, though....too sticky)
Tough guys
We spent Christmas with my whole family. It was the first time we'd all been together since my wedding. I was really excited about it. Since we were travelling that far, we opened gifts before we left town.
While we were there, we went to the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point.
We also went on campus to revisit our old stomping grounds. Now when we're in town, the kids are always excited to see BYU!!
At the Bean museum. Quite the taxidermy exhibit...
Carly's friend Alex had a pony at her birthday party. It even had a crown on. Carly loved it.
At the beginning of March Kerilynn had her baby, and the kids and I made the drive up to hold that sweet Chloe.
Cute, right?!
Over our spring break/Easter vacation we went to Utah to be with the whole Skinner clan again. On our way there we stopped in Las Vegas to take the kids to the Shark Reef. They had great displays.
I loved the tunnels where the sharks are swimming around and over you.
The octopus was awake and moving like crazy!
The jelly fish display was neat also. Reminded me of the displays at Monterey Bay Aqarium. We are excited to make more use out of our membership there.
Grey reef shark
We set up an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Actually, we set up two hunts for the kids, since they found the eggs so fasat the first time, and they wanted to do it again. It was so fun to watch them run around in the cold mist to find their candy.
We also dyed eggs. Didn't want to miss out on our traditions, even if we were out of town!
Jack makes the goofiest faces. We've caught him practicing a few times.
Easter morning. The Easter bunny hid the Easter baskets this year. Isn't he a stud?So, minus quite a bit, that was our year. I'm feeling pretty good now that I'm caught up. One more thing to cross off the list.
yay!! welcome back!!
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