Thursday August 21, 2008 (Huntington Beach, CA)

Today we had to get the kids out of bed (and stop playing their DS) so we could go to Sea World! They had a blast- they saw Shamu, Sharks, Polar Bears, went on a few rides and loved every minute of it!

Wednesday August 20, 2008 Huntington Beach, CA

Today we arrived at our hotel in California! We went right to the beach and the boys had a blast! We ended up going to Fashion Island for dinner and a ride on the carousel.

What a weekend!

We had so much fun this weekend. We started out Friday night going to Dennis' work party in Park City. Cole and Bradley hung out with their cousin Sam and then met a new friend Amonte! We decided to stay up in Park City for the weekend and we sat in the hot tub, went swimming, drove the 4-wheelers, and had our good friends John, Brooke, Abbey, and Jackson over for a BBQ! We had so much fun with them- we roasted marshmallows for dessert and I am pretty sure Cole had WAY too many! We had a great weekend!

Best Buddies!

I just wanted to share this little story....Cole went to bed at 8:00 last night and of course Bradley stayed up much later hanging out with his daddy. I put Bradley to bed and when Dennis came to bed an hour later I asked him to go check on Bradley. He came back and told me to come look at them. I asked him why...he said that Bradley had crawled into Cole's TWIN bed and they were both sleeping together. They share a room- and they love it- they could have their own room but they wanted to share...we didn't realize how much they wanted to share! ennis moved Bradley over so Cole could have more space....it was so cute. I know they won't always be like this, but I am enjoying every minute of it right now! I am KICKING myself for not taking a picture!

Swimming Lessons

Cole and Bradley had their first swimming lessons for the season yesterday (I know... I am a little slow)! They did really well. I was a little worried that Bradley was going to get nervous and not get in the water! But he did a fantastic job. He did ask every few minutes if he was done...but he made it. Cole did really well. He is learning how to swim on his own and loves it! He was exhausted from his friends birthday party earlier that morning- but he made it and I am so proud of him! Thank you to the Carter's for letting us use your pool! You guys are the best!

The Ballif's

Cole and Bradley had their friends Annika, Joshua, and Andy over today to play. They had so much fun! They are moving to California soon so it was nice to spend some time with them! We will be sad when they leave!

Hangin' with the Reese's!

Cole and Bradley get to play with Jackson ad Abbey today! They are having a blast. Kids have so much imagination...they can make a boring closet into something magical! Thanks Jackson ad Abbey!