Memorial Day weekend

We are in the middle of the Memorial Day long weekend and are thankful for the warm, sunny weather we are having. It seems that summer is finally here!

The boys discovered a big sand hill at a park close to us, that made for hours of dirty play! My little monkeys!


We visited Discovery Kingdom again, making the most of the season pass and warm weather. The theme for this visit was the ocean because all Aiden wanted to do is look at the dolphins and sharks. Aiden keeps talking about his pet shark and wanting to be a scuba diver.

This morning we had a picnic breakfast at Folsom Lake - what a beautiful day!

Weekend Warriors

It's been unseasonally cold here in Northern California lately, but fortunately we had a sunny weekend with no rain. So we could get out! Aiden finished his first year of pre-school on Friday and had a nice birthday party for one of his class mates on Saturday at Tricks, the local kids' gym. We had some friends over for dinner in part to celebrate Christina's birthday on the 24th. Gavin and the kids got to enjoy the warm water in the spa. One big milestone we reached on Sunday was that Zack had his first nap in a big boy bed! Sunday morning was very busy so he literally walked himself up to bed by himself about an hour earlier than normal. The cute photo of the boys at the computer is of them watching a Blue Angels video on YouTube while flying their own jets.

Tricks gymnastics

We signed the boys up at a gymnastics center and they totally love it. The best part is that they have class at the same time, in different parts of the gym. Aiden is old enough to attend class by himself, but I have to be with Zack. At least I can watch what Aiden is learning, while Zack and I play on our side. Aiden is very impressed that he can learn "tricks" at a placed called Tricks!

Working in the garden

It was again a gorgeous spring Saturday ahead of the rain which will be arriving tomorrow. We spent the morning in the backyard, with our helpers. Aiden got his shirt wet, while "shooting" the leaves and immediately Zack insisted to take his shirt off as well. He does not miss a beat, when it comes to his big brother!