Wow this summer has been an awesome one!! We just got back from California and it was such a relaxing vacation. We went to the beach almost everyday, only because we could see it from our window. We rented a condo on the beach with my mom and it was perfect. We could hear the waves all night crash on the beach. We also went to Sea World where we saw Shampoo (according to Sophie). She couldn't leave without Shampoo and so we had to get her a small Shamu to take home. She is so adorable. Later in the week we went to Disneyland. The most priceless moment was when Sophie saw Mickey, she could not keep her eyes off of him. When it was her turn all she could say was Minnie, Minnie, Minnie. I am assuming it is because we had just seen her. Mickey and Minnie are both her favorites. We also rode a bike that carried all 4 of us on it along the beach, that was so fun. Braiden had this cute little bike helmet that he wore and he wore it proudly. Can I just say that he is the best baby. He was so patient this whole vacation just sitting in his stroller or on the beach soakin in the sun. He hardly was fussy and if he was it was because he was hungry. Even the drive down and back both kids were surprisingly very good.
I think the main reason that this summer has been so fun is because of the kids. I have loved taking them to the park and playing with them everyday. Or just going outside and playing in our little pool that we have. Or even when we take our walks in the morning before the day starts. I love being outside with them and enjoying the sun. Another main thing that is making this summer so wonderful is that Aaron has taken the summer off of school. What a blessing that has been for our little family who needed their dad. It is only the end of June, so I am hoping that the rest of the summer is going to be just as amazing.
Wishing everyone else the best summer ever.
- Mandy
