Memorial Day

Okay, so in my efforts to "get caught up" I am going to do a little flashback in time to Memorial Day. We had such a fun one this year! We spent it down at Mission Bay with great friends, enjoying the early summer sunshine. The Carpenter's (Ray and Mary) were so generous to bring down their boat and take us out in groups too. It was the best day and it was just the perfect way to kick off summer. I love going to the beach with all our friends because it is the best way to get together while the kids are entertained and enjoying themselves the whole time. It was so relaxing and I had fun getting pictures of some of the kids playing and even some of us adults.....

Cal loves playing in the sand and chasing waves. This summer has been so much fun with him at the beach.

Cal and his cousin Michael. Cal just adores him and wants to do everything he does. 

Miss Olivia observing the waves

I had fun getting pictures of Michael playing. He is such a good little boy.

Cal's other cousin, Madison, just kickin it in the sand happy as can be.

Baby Kate---the BEST baby ever. She goes everywhere and I swear she NEVER cries. She is usually doing exactly what she is doing in the picture and if she isn't is totally content.

Kinz and Brooklyn having a sister hug

Dan and his brother Steve

Most of us girls that were there (from left): Lianna, me, Liz, Jess, and Rachael

Me, Liz and Jess

We attempted a shot of all the kids and this is the best we got....It is so cute seeing all our kids all together though. I love it.

From left: Dean, Olivia, Cal, Madison, Michael, Kinz, Brooklyn, Maddie, Kate, & Taylor

The guys were just a little shy in front of the camera. I thought this moment of self-consciousness was too funny not to share. :)

But they finally got brave and gave in. Jon, Matt, Matt, Steve, Dan, & Brandon