Summer Trip to Colorado

The kids and I took a trip to Lone Tree, Colorado (which is about 20 miles south of downtown Denver) to see my sister and her family while Todd stayed behind to work on our kitchen remodel (yes, we STILL haven't' finished our house). I was happy to leave the June Gloom in Santa Barbara that spilled over into July and be in the fresh air of the Rockies and warm, sunny weather. We spent most of our time outdoors at the pool, parks, tennis courts, bbq'ing and riding around the neighborhood in their golf cart.

Flying with a baby and toddler is easy when....

Your parents are on the same flight. Thanks Mom and Dad for the trip! :)

Samantha had a blast with her cousins, Lauren and Dylan.

My dad (Sam calls him Poppy)

Gambling Grandma with Thatcher (surprise surprise, Grandma hit up a casino in Colorado while we were there and won)

Off to the pool

Our chauffeur for the week

Thatcher was an excellent traveler and took a lot of naps on the go

Max

High School Musical 3 has to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen

4 Month Check-Up

Thatcher had his 4-Month Check-Up last week and got an A+ from the pediatrician. He smiled and giggled throughout the entire appointment until he got stuck with shots. At least it started off good :)

Thatcher's 4 Month Stats:

Height: 25 1/2 inches 75%

Weight: 15 lbs. 10 oz 70%

Samantha's 4 Month Stats:

Height: 26 3/4 inches 97%

Weight: 14 lbs. 4 oz 60%

Movie at the Drive-In

After sitting abandon up near UCSB in Goleta for 19 years, the Drive-In Movie theater reopened recently. Last night we got the kids bathed and in their jammies, packed up blankets, pillows and lots of snacks and off we went to see Toy Story 3.

Samantha had the best time! Actually, we ALL had a good time (Thatcher had a good nap). The movie was really funny and cute. And Samantha stayed awake until we drove out of the parking lot.

I would choose the drive-in over the regular movie theater any day. It was cheaper, cleaner and I didn’t have to smell or listen to strangers chomping on popcorn near me.

This morning I asked Sam how she liked the movie and she kept saying, “Who was that man Barbie was talking to?” (It was Ken…..) and "Can we go to the Drive-In again to see that Toy Movie?" and "Next time I am going to take ALL my stuffed animals to see the Drive-In".

4th of July 2010

Prima Ballerina

Dancing Grandma would be so proud!

The 6 week ballet program Samantha was in ended however I learned the other day that it started again. I was hesitant to put her in the same 2-year-old Mommy and Me class because it was a bit hectic with all the parents and toddlers running around. Samantha was hit and miss when it came to listening to the teacher and performing the moves.

I decided to see if she could try out the 3 to 5 year old class. I had a feeling that if she was in a class where I wasn't in the room that she would pay better attention. Plus, like most kids, they like to mimic and be with the older ones. The teacher said as long as she was potty trained and okay with me leaving, she could try it.

I couldn't believe my eyes. She had improved so much. Since they don't let parents inside the room, I had to sneak around the corner to get a little video and a few pics but they don't really prove how good my little ballerina was.