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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Random Photos

Big Spoon!
 We were trying some home delivery meal kits, Ty helped with a few, but didn't eat much of it! 
 Skating fun, time for limbo. 

Hair Cut time, life lesson and such: 
It's just hair. Yes, this is true that I love his long, blonde locks. But, that is not why I'm upset about him deciding to cut his hair. He has been dealing with constant criticism, bullying and girl remarks for almost 2 years and it finally was enough for him to decide to conform and make a change. I didn't let him cut it a month ago after a bad day at gym that followed a bully encounter with the neighborhood gang, but a few weeks later. 
Teach your kids that different isn't bad and not everyone has to fit into the box you think they should. Hair doesn't make the person, the way they treat you does. Make friends on common interests and how they treat others, not on looks.
He has learned this over the last couple of years. Who are his true friends and those that are friends in moments. He learned that some will stick up for you and even grow their hair longer in solidarity. He learned who not to stand next to at gym because they will always have something to say or flick your ponytail.
I'm sad for my guy this week. So, as much as I miss his long locks, this is why I'm having a hard time with it. He is handsome as always, but has a tender heart that finally had enough.

Enjoying his birthday hammock for daily reading time. 
 School ID photos


This year's Niello dinner took us to Top Golf in Roseville. It was fun, even for those of us that don't golf.  They food was decent as well, always a plus. 

Fall Skies in Northern Cali. 


Sunday, September 3, 2017

Tyler, Grandma Scollay & Aiden's Birthday Celebration

The end of summer means another round of birthdays for our California family. 
Tyler turned 11 and Aiden turned 5 this year! 








 Tyler requested a fun-fetti style cake with rainbow frosting. 
I added a LEGO candy border for our LEGO loving boys. 





 My fun-fetti attempt failed a bit, but it tasted fine. 



Tuesday, August 29, 2017

First day of school!

After a busy weekend of fun, it was time to kick off the school year.
Tyler moved to 6th grade and Cody to 8th.  





Tyler turns 11!

Tyler's Birthday happened to fall on the first day of school, so a mellow day to ring in another year.



 The new lego set he ordered with an Amazon card from Uncle Tim & Aunt Danna. 

A couple of weeks later, Grandma & Grandpa Douglas came down for a visit.
New high bar grips and Legos! 




Sunday, August 27, 2017

Flo & Stu say I Do!

We were very excited to head down to Half Moon Bay for Florence and Stu's wedding weekend. 

We were booked into the Oceano Hotel, right on the bay, a welcome break from life and our crazy summer heat. 

View from our room 

 We met Florence's family for the first time, who were all lovely.
Then it was time to go down to the rehearsal. 

 Saturday evening we were treated to an authentic Chinese meal at Koi Palace.
Tyler won the food bravery award for the night, trying most things that landed on our table. 
It was delicious! 

The boys took off Sunday morning to a trip to K1 Speed. 
There was a tea ceremony midday, before the wedding ceremony, where Florence and Stu served tea to her immediate family members. 
Then we hung around for a few pictures before the ceremony.  

Give the gymnast stretchy pants and grass, tricks will come out. 



We took advantage of new hair do's and spiffy clothes to get some school year portraits done. 


 It takes a few to land on the right one


Waiting for Florence to change from her tea dress to her wedding gown for pictures.  
 Gorgeous day

Outside of the reception room, there was a set of cornhole boards, frisbees, and bubbles to keep us occupied.  

 Going to see Stu for the first time. 
 Ahhh. 

Lots of cute little touches all over the place, a lot that Florence did herself. 


 The dessert bar!
 Groom's carrot cake 
 Wedding cake- strawberry shortcake


 Gifts we could take home. 

Then it was time for flowers before the ceremony. 


 The two nieces were given flower crowns. 
 Fancy. 
 Married! 

 Goofy bunch. 
Dancing machine!
 Siblings. 

 Here are a few shots from the photographer.












We are so happy to have Florence officially part of the family!