We have had such a blessed full three weeks. So full of love that I haven't had a spare minute to talk to anyone or do the blog.
The first two weeks after school Axel finally went to the San Jose Children's Music Theater camp. He had an amazing time. I was really impressed with how well organized the camp was and how much fun he had. They have a great method for the younger students on memorizing their lines, songs and dance routines.
Here is a picture of the 3rd graders in his performance.
Axel is such a great big brother. He loves on Rubix all of the time. You often see them hanging out. Rubix loves Axel so much he call Phoenix Axel as well. Sometimes, he call Daddy and Mommy Axel too. Although, Rubix is starting to call us Mommy and Daddy more often. I love hearing Rubix call "Mommy" at 6:20 each morning as he patiently waits for me to get him.
Rubix is so much fun. Just look at that face. He really starting to talk up a storm and become more and more like a toddler. Scary thins is he is starting to run! Daddy and I hope he doesn't pick up his speed too much because he is going to out run us very soon!
On June 28th, I enjoyed a lovely afternoon ride with Keith after work, and then sushi and ice cream cake. Phoenix had swim lessons and Axel had swim practice, but it was a perfect day.
On Saturday July 1st little Grammy arrived! We had tie dye and pool fun on Sunday. On Monday Grammy, Daddy and the kiddos went on a hike while I worked.
On the 4th we went to a 4th of July celebration and show at a local park.
We all went in our new tie dye shirts of course!
The kids were able to hear and sing patriotic music and then walk in a little parade.
We were excited to get home and out of the sun for nap time as we had to rest up for the pool party and BBQ we were going to later in the day. We had an afternoon of fun at Monte and Jen's house on Bohlman. Daddy and Axel were able to stay for the fireworks where they had a few of over a hundred firework shows throughout the bay from their view on Bohlman rode, while Grammy, Phoenix, Rubix and I headed home for bed.
On Wednesday Grammy, Axel and Daddy met Josie, Alex and Hannah in Half Moon Bay for a hike and lunch while the little ones went to Angela's and I worked. On Thursday we had a pleasant surprise as the Petersens decided to stay with us instead of going to Yosemite. We headed to Santa Cruz for a bike ride along the ocean to Natural Bridges Beach. It was a beautiful day out.
I was excited to participate in something because Rubix and Phoenix were at Angela's for the day. Keith and I headed back over the hill because I had a doctor's appointment but Axel, Grammy and the Petersens stayed for the afternoon for lunch and boardwalk fun!
On Friday the Petersens and Daddy went for an awesome 3 hour hike in Big Basin while Grammy and I prepared a little birthday fun for Daddy. We planned backyard fun along with cake and ice cream. Here is a picture of everyone being silly on Saturday.
The birthday boy!
On Sunday Grammy had to leave for the airport by 11 am so we were able to get one last photo before she left.
The Petersens were taking a red eye so we were able to enjoy an afternoon of fun at the park and pool and dinner before they had to leave for the airport. I included this picture of Rubix being a big boy. He watched the other kids filling up buckets with water and then proceeded to try and fill up a bucket himself.
I also included a picture of Hannah and Axel at the pool on Sunday. They got along so well all week. It was so much fun to watch them play together. I loved getting to know Hannah and Alex better. They are both such wonderful kids. I am blessed to have them as my niece and nephew.
After a wonderful week with family we had a crazy busy week with summer camps. This week was filled with early morning swim practice, followed by art camp followed by night family vacation bible camp. Although it was a very tiring week, the Lord blessed us with an amazing growth from camp. Phoenix was able to cooperate and dance on stage by herself (without Axel or myself). And Axel and I made new friends and learned about foster and adoption programs in the Silicon Valley. Hopefully, we will be able to get involved in one community service in the upcoming year.
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