Rylyn's Two Year Pictures

These are pictures from Rylyn's two year photo shoot on Saturday. Our shoot wasn't until 1pm, so as Rylyn was ready for a nap, it was very interesting!

Rock'en like the 80's

Last night a group of us went to the Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick show at the Verizon theater. It was so much fun and great people watching too! Brings back great 80's memories!

This is a shout out to my mom!

My mom is amazing, for those of you who don't already know! She is a great cook but even a better baker! She made the cake and cup cakes for the double party we had at the beach for Ethan and Rylyn. She used this castle bundt pan from William and Sonoma and their yummy vanilla bundt mix. She also hand made chocolate fish and stars for around the castle and iced it to look like water.

On top of the icing, my mom added raw sugar which added a texture to the whole cake. For her cup cakes, the inner ones where mocha flavored with icing and raw sugar on top and the outer cupcakes were vanilla bean with blue frosting and candy fish on top. Not only did the whole presentation turn out beautiful, everyone raved about how yummy they were! Great job mom, you rock!

Alone time.......

My August Babies!

Last friday night we celebrated Rylyn's 2nd, Ethan's 10th, and Jeff's 34th birthdays. August is a busy month for us. Here are some pictures from the evening at Lynn and Harvey's house.

The Ice Cream Cake

My August Babies

Blowing out the candles

Ethan opening a present

Ry reading her card

The birthday girl

The August 12th Babies

Ry doing the Hula!

Parker

Last weekend the three of us, Rylyn stayed home, went to Parker with the Morrows. We stayed in their little trailer by night and cruised the river during the day. It was hot, 116 to be exact, but we had a blast. Sunday the boat broke down. Apparentley, the fuel pump went out which was a bummer. But, we still had fun floating down river and being taxied home! Here are some pics from our trip.

Laguna Beach

On Sunday we spent the day at 1000 steps beach in Laguna Beach. Every year Jeff's Aunt and Uncle rent a beach house right on the corner of PCH and Cress. There entire family came down this year, including Meagan, Eric and their girls who live in Ohio. Ethan loves playing with all the girls. There are five of them, ranging in ages from 12 to 7. We played at the beach and had a wonderful BBQ in the evening. It really is a beautiful place!

Rylyn and her Daddy

Lounging in the Sand

Playing in the sand

E playing in the surf

Ry and her Opa

Ethan and Emily

All the kids together

Drinking Buddies