Sleepover

Shane and Hailey had a sleepover at the Katos while we went to Dave's retirement party. It was Hailey's first sleepover and she loved it. She got to sleep with Reiko and wants to do it again. I am all for it!

Girls

It was nice to have Nat out. She entertained the kids and vise versa. Thanks to Hub for watching the kids as we girls got to go shopping one day! We even got asked if the three of us were sisters!

Jump

We have been having some perfect beach days and taking full advantage of it. Some surf and sand at 9am. Nat took most of these shots with her iPhone believe it or not

Going to the beach in the morning is one of my favorite things

Shane's Birthday dinner

Shane's request for dinner- Nelson's at Terranea - In the golf cart (sitting backwards) on the way to Nelson's

Shane wanted his adult hamburger that he almost finished


A gorgeous evening at Nelson's to celebrate Shane's Birthday

Nat's visit

One of our favorite things to do- bike to Martha's
Nat is telling Hailey in this picture that she is going to beat her. Hailey is up for any challenge and started pedaling like crazy. Hub just sat in front and allowed Hailey to do most of the work. Shane in the lead

Shane with his sweaty bike helmet hair, love this picture

We were challenged to biked up the ramp and made it, a successful bike day

Shane Birthday Sleepover 1

Look who's 8! Happy Birthday Shane-e

Shane had 6 of his closest friends come over for a sleepover
Liam, Kyle, Charlie, Riley, Kyle and Spencer

Took them to In N Out for dinner, not too many other places you can take 8 kids and 2 adults

The treasure hunt we put together for the kids. It had 7 different stages and was a hit

Shooting bbs at balloons to get the clue out

some of the loot that was found in the buried treasure

The boys ran around wild with their weapons

Shane's Birthday Sleepover 2

The cake celebration- I guess i didn't see the memo that everyone must have some sort of weapon in their hand as we sang Happy Birthday

A cake loaded with candy and a singing candle, Shane thought it was the greatest cake ever

Shane opening his presents. It was funny to watch the kids swarm around Shane talking about opening this and that and blah blah blah. Just constant chatter and excitement

On our way to ding dong ditching and tee-peeing. All the kids in the trunk of the minivan

We hit the Kato's house and the kids thought that they were so sneaky. Never mind the fact that the sensor light on the house kept going off, the kids were really loud, talking and laughing, and their tee-peeing skills were rightfully horrible - just the beginning

I have never seen this group of kids move as fast as they did when i yelled, "Car" and they all laid down on the ground. Then i faked "Car" because it was so funny to watch them hide

Back home watching a movie- Liam, Hailey, Riley and Kyle W

Can't believe they watched the whole movie, that never happens. Got them all down at midnight

too!

All n All the party was a blast, exactly what Shane wanted for his Birthday

100

Papa and Papu took the kids bowling and somehow Hailey scored a 100. I can't even do that.

Shane even threw a strike and didn't beat his little sister. He is such a good sport.

If bowling doesn't work out for Hailey she has a future in pedicures. Papu says that everywhere she goes people comment about her toes. Who wouldn't?

Stone Brewery

John, Gene, Jesse and Chris all went to the Stone Brewery Anniversary Party and got hooked up thanks to Chris. I know the boys all had a great time eating, drinking and chatting it up. Jesse got home late and the next morning he starting brewing his 3rd batch of beer. He is really getting into this brewing thing.
Here they are at 9am ready to eat free burritos and drink beer

Soccer Camp

Kyle W, Kyle K, Charlie and Shane all did a week soccer camp together. Shane seemed to really enjoy it. I watched a few minutes of the camp and was a little confused as to what the kids were doing. Shane had scored a goal and then he did something goofy while all the kids were looking at him. I asked him when we got home what that as all about and he told me that each team had to think up some victory dance/pose when someone scored. So who ever scored on Shane's team had to strike a few poses as the rest of his team pretended to be media and take his picture. Now it all makes sense.

Home Depot

AYSO had a behind the scenes tour of the Home Depot Center. We were able to watch the Galaxay team practice too. Here the kids are in the press box, I'm sure Hailey is the one doing all the talking

The Tunnel the players use

As close as we could get to the field, it made we want to go out there and kick a ball

2nd Line Please

Jesse checks the beer he is brewing everyday and one day while he was at work Hailey said, "Let's check the beer Mommy". She she looked in the mini fridge and said, "It's ready" so i told her she should call daddy and let him know. Hailey grab the phone and said, "What do i do?" I rattled off his phone number and the next thing i know she is talking to Jesse for 30 minutes. She is telling him anything and everything.

Finally, Jesse had to get some work done and told Hailey to call Nana. Hailey dialed Nana's number and she talked to her for awhile

Then Hailey wanted to call Mischa and Reiko. The next thing you know i am getting a text from Reiko's dad saying that Hailey is planning a slip-n-slide party and telling Reiko to bring her bathing suit and to come over. I guess i need to monitor the socialite.

Hangin' out

We have been hanging out with the Coogans a lot this week. It's been so nice that the kids all get along and we can trade them. One day i have the girls and the next i have the boys at my house. On a 4 day streak right now. Then we meet up later in the day with all 4. The kids love it!

Experiencing hurricane winds

Adorable

I just love this photo Katie sent to me, lookin' like siblings

Spunk

Hailey is all about the look. When it's time for Shane's soccer practice so she puts on her shin guards and flip flops and wears them till Shane takes his off

I finally convinced Hailey to put her hair up in a pony tail. She looks so different with her out of her face all mangy looking

A friend just sent me this photo of Hailey at school, cheesy