Swim Lessons

I was debating on doing swim lessons this year.  I looked into it before we moved to Sacramento and it looked too expensive, but we found a place that was close by that was reasonable and I'm so glad we did.  The teacher was phenomenal.  After two weeks, Andrew could swim elementary free style and Joshy could swim! My neighbor had a pass to this pool, so we did a babysitting swap where one day I'd watch her two, and then on another day, she'd take the older two swimming.  It's been such a fun, easy-breezy summer for these boys. 

Muir Woods

We visited Muir Woods yesterday.  It's just north of San Francisco, about a 2 hour drive from Sacramento.  These coastal redwood trees are the tallest living things on the planet.  It was a crowded day, lots of people, but I can't get over how quiet the woods were.  It felt like a sacred place.  There was even a section called the "Cathedral Grove" that asked visitors to be quiet.  Of course, that's when my 6 year old decided to tease my 2 year old, resulting in ear-piercing screams.  Yep, we're "those" people.  Our verdict: It was worth the long drive in traffic to get to.  A must see if you ever visit San Fransisco.  We're a little nervous to go to "The City" with four children.  Maybe someday in the next 10 months we'll get brave. 

Little Boy Paradise

We've been to North Tahoe Beach twice in the short time we've been here in Sacramento.  It's about a 2 hour drive.  We met up with my step-sister Cristiana and her boys.  And also my step-brother Brad's boys.  10 boys in all!  Each of us moms packed lunches and plenty of snacks, not a crumb was left by the end of the day!  A couple of weeks later, I took Randy with us and we met up with my friend Mandy and her kids.  This is the perfect beach for little ones.  We, as parents, can actually sit back and relax.  The water is warm and clear.  The sand is so soft.  This place is amazing!!  The boys also enjoyed fishing for crawdads. 

My (messy) Kitchen Buddy

Fairytale Town

Jacob @ 8 months

In the month we've been here in Sacramento, this baby got his first two teeth, learned how to roll onto his tummy and how to sit up. He skipped right over pureed foods and went straight to self feeding! He sleeps through the night most nights....in his crib. Slow down baby boy! Slow down!!

July 4th 2013