First Day of School 2009-2010

The boys ready to start the first day of school.

Jake is pedaling off to start the 4th grade.

Point Mugu 2009

Our annual trip to Point Mugu....Max, Russell, and Jake pose on the beach!
Max riding the waves.
Sam mad at the photographer. He wouldn't stop and build him a sand castle.
Jake and Max getting clobbered!
Jake getting brave in the ocean.

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent the holiday weekend making a splash in our backyard!

Dodgers Game

Jason, Jake, and Max went to a Dodger's game. They got to see a Grand Slam, eat lots of Dodger Dogs, and see the Dodgers win.

Mom's Gone - Boys Day at the Beach!

Sam likes to admire the ocean from afar. He will sit and play in the sand all day, but generally keeps clear of the waves. Jake dragged him out to the water to see if he would play...no deal!

I went to a scrapbook retreat at the beginning of May. The dudes went to hang at the beach for the day. They had a good time just chilling with Dad all weekend, eating junk food and watching movies.

Max Races to the Pineword Derby Finals

Max had won a place in the Pineword Derby finals. The whole gang from Arizona came for the weekend to watch Max's Bank Truck heat up the tracks. It was a great weekend!

Nine...NINE!!!

Wow! Look her turned nine at the beginning of April. It is always amazing to me how quickly time flies with kids. I mean wasn't he just kicking me from the inside? Wasn't he just having his first birthday party?

As you can see by the Pokeball cake, Jake loves Pokemon. He also loves playing Mario Kart on the Wii, riding his bike, and playing with his brothers. He pushes Max's buttons frequently, and dotes on Sam. He loves researching intriguing myths and legends. (Big foot, the Loch Ness monster, haunted houses and such) He will research something on the computer for hours if it interests him. This includes checking out what newest games are coming out, and he can tell you the date every game did come out. He loves to read big thick books, and reads them freakishly fast (where did he get that from???). He says the word "poop" way more times a day than I care to hear it, but he thinks it's the funniest word. (Doesn't he look cute in his glasses? He just got them recently.)
I am sure they are watching Spongebob, or Bob Bob as Sam calls it. They each got a piece of fleece to take camping, and boy did that come in handy when we were freezing in Yosemite! Jake and Max were just given their piece and decided to cuddle up to watch T.V. Two seconds later here comes "monkey see, monkey do Sam" with his blankie.