Jed's first San Diego reunion

My dad and his fraternity brothers started an awesome tradition 27 years ago.  The first weekend of every August, we get together in San Diego and have a huge beach party. My sister and I were the first kids by a few years and we make it a huge priority to go and visit friends.  This year, Jed stole the show.  He was the first grandchild among the group.  

Grandpa and Jed 

Jed's first time touching the ocean... lets just say he didn't like it!

After recovering from the ocean shock (62 degrees)... Jed and daddy pondered what to do next.

We had an awesome set up!  This is the best wagon ever... it converts to a table, two seats... a bet... or pretty much anything you could ever want.  Auntie Lolo came to visit when Jed was eating lunch.

We went for an afternoon walk.  It was so gorgeous!  The water was beautiful, the sun was shining... it was a great day!

 Jed loved watching the waves.

My first black eye...

Over the weekend, Jed got his first black eye.  You can barely see it but over his left eye is a nice bruise... he met the coffee table and then proceeded to meet a chair a few hours later.  We are proud of our battle wounds!

Visit with Auntie Lolo

This Past weekend my mom and I drove down to see my sister, Lauren.  We had such a great time seeing her and meeting all of her friends.  On Thursday night she and her roommates made a fantastic dinner for us (steak, salad, bread and Fresno corn).  On Friday, we went to her work (she cooks at a house for 12 people).  Jed showed off his swimming skills...

Check out those beautiful green eyes!

Fun with Cousins!

This past week we had so much fun visiting with my cousins.  My mom's dad's cousin's kids... are considered my cousins... to keep it simple. One cousin, Jeremy, lives in Visalia with his wife, Bibi, and 2 children, Brianna (5) and Kiara (2).  My other cousin, Kenny, lives in Saipan which is a small island in the South Pacific.  He has a wife, Crystal and daughter Shylah (18 months).  When they are visiting, we make every effort to see them... as it is a special treat!  

We went to see them on Wednesday night at my Aunt's house in Visalia.  

Shylah and Jed played with each other... it was soooo cute!

 Jed loved eating the toys and watching Shylah move so fast!

 We attempted to get a group picture... not everyone wanted to participate and it ended with a few tears, so this is the best shot we got of the kids!

On Sunday afternoon, the family decided to come up to Fresno to go to the Zoo... It has been sooo long since I have actually gone to the Zoo to visit.  We took our niece Aubrey Rose along.  

Bibi and Jed

Jeremy and Jed

 During the bird show, Aubrey Rose played in the dirt and got some on her nose...

 The owl in the bird show was unbelievable!  It's eyes were larger then a quarter and an amazing gold that I have never seen!

 Jed and Shylah checking everything out!

 The bear was showing off!

 Feeding the giraffe's was a huge hit!

Jesse helping Aubrey Rose see what to do with the gorilla... 

Brianna is sooo beautiful!

Shylah's adorable sunglasses!

Bye Bye Pony Tail!

I cut my hair.  A lot. 10 inches... yeah, finally... 

I have been thinking about cutting my hair for a long time but my sweet husband was a bit against it at first.

Reasons:  1. Jed pulls on it.   2. It's HOT!  3. I never did it, when I did, it ended up because of 1. Jed pulls on it.  4.  I looked like a high schooler... no offense... with a big pony tail on the top of my head... I needed a style and more sophisticated look.

Thanks to Meadow Rhotan for a great cut and for the idea to give it to Locks for Love!