Post-basketball monopoly.
Work trip to Raleigh, NC began with a dog in the airport that was staring me down. Lollipop has always hated even the car so it fascinates me those that get to travel with their dogs on a plane.
Cold and icy.
Business ready!
We happened to be staying at the NCAA soccer headquarters the year that UCSB made it pretty far.
Working.
Meeting up with Holley at the hotel.
Winter leaves.
The Umstead Hotel for dinner.
10th birthday party for Zach!
Off to surf.
Thatcher testing out the "pocket blanket"
Not impressed
Fourth grade Lotusland field trip.
I always say I am not a "field trip mom" because kids are a bit wild when let out of their school setting. I like them in their controlled setting. 🤣 But a trip to Lotusland is one I'll volunteer for!
4th grade Christmas art.
Reading the classics.
Sarah's 40th!
How cute are these?!
My kids felt weird eating them. 🤣
Brophy's Date.
🐕🎄
Sleepy Todd. 🤣
Actually everyone was sleepy this day.
Although Sam was faking. Todd not so much.
Someone stole our little yellow guy but prior to that he was in the Christmas spirit.
Sam surpassed her babysitter Kate.
Holiday party ready!
We Christmas tree shop at big box stores. Don't judge.
Christmas shopping with the girls.
Lollipop can be so awkward to hold.
Showing off her Christmas scarf.
New Year's dinner with friends!
Post-dinner we ubered to the Scribner's party.
Where Sheri was doing yoga. 😂
And the hoverboard was close to causing many accidents.
What possibly could go wrong?!
The best host!
Games went on until way past midnight.
Sam shadowing at La Colina Jr. High.
Who knew she'd barely set foot in that school for her middle school years....
Our tumbleweed snowman is my favorite Christmas decoration.
We ended up with all the neighborhood dogs for the holidays.
We even became a grooming service. 🤣
Mateo and Thatcher always find fun together in the most random ways.
Upside down nerf football. 🤔
Fort-building-sleepover.
It took a while for Thatcher to fall asleep.
But he finally did!
👯♂️
Fancy drinks and pizza.
Thatcher seems oddly comfortable with a martini glass.
Tween birthday cards to friends are the best!
My sushi date.
Prepping for our Colorado trip gathering warm weather stuff.
Todd has his same ski outfit from the 80s? 90s? I'm not sure.
Also not sure about this side zip feature. 🤣
🎿 ready!
Sometimes Costco feels like home.
My little Peabody elf.
6th grade Christmas list.
Not sure if this is an addition or a revision?
4th grade Christmas list. Pet gecko....
Modeling Grandma's wig.
Mesa cafe mornings.
Downtown tween shopping dates.
Harbor dates.
These two make up the best dances.
Boogie boarding waves!
Every once in a while she'll ask to organize something.
Another sushi date.
Cozy Lollipop.
I'd say it is time for new shoes.
All our past holiday cards.
4th grade Compliment Presents.
Frisbee on top of our whimsical tree!
They span the entire length of the couch now.
Lollipop's Shake.
Beach cottage Christmas 🎄🌴
My favorite sidekick.
Still working on her splits!
Lollipop can't keep up with Dixie and Otis but does try to participate in the end ☺️
