Nyquist

We're having a little heat wave this week so today we got out our Beach Ball Sprinkler for the first time. We had the Las Madres 2007 South Valley Playgroup over and the kids had fun playing in the water. Then when Ian got home we went out and played with it again. It's a great way to cool off and it tires everyone out!

~ Christina

We went to Baja again this year to visit G'Pa John and G'Ma Raney. Lissa, Paul & Riley went as well. Kyle was afraid of G'Pa John for the first few days, but I think his "stranger anxiety" (or really his anxiety around anyone but Mom and Dad) is in full swing right now. The spa in the front yard and the swing in the back yard were favorite spots for Kyle. As were the beach and the pool. He also loved reading books with Lissa.

Kyle went in the Ocean for the first time on this trip - and he loved it! The water was really clear and warm and the weather wasn't nearly as hot as our last trip there (94 degress this time). Kyle also practiced floating in the pool while wearing a cool wet suit G'Pa John & G'Ma Raney had. He just wanted to relax on his back and enjoy the cool water while Ian held onto his hands. Riley also went into the ocean and the pool for the first time on this trip. He looked so cute in Kyle's turtle floaty! It was fun to watch both of the kids experience so many new things for the first time. And of course Lissa and Ian got to make a few trips to their beloved taco stand. ;)

~ Christina

Kyle's Uncle Ryan came into town a few weeks ago and we had a great time visiting with him. Kyle & I met Ryan, Ian and G'Pa Ian at the Outback for dinner on the day Ryan came into town. It was funny to watch Kyle's confused expression when three men, all looking very much like his Dad, came around the corner. After staring for a few seconds he was able to figure out which one was his dad. A few short minutes later Kyle was on Ryan's lap smiling and goofing around. They got along really well.



We got to see Ryan again the next day for a BBQ at our house. Ian and I needed some time to get the food ready so Ryan showed Kyle how to work our video camera and then read him Dr. Seuss ABC...about 15 times (thanks Ryan!).

We wish Ryan and Ali (and Shea and Karri) lived closer so we could visit with them more often.

~ Christina