Summertime Fun

I thought I would do a little catch-up since so much has happened during the summer already. We kicked it off with a visit from Grandma and Grandpa Trayer. They drove here from their home in Idaho and stayed with us for about 11 days. We kept them busy, that's for sure!

Our first outing was a trip to the Oakland Zoo.

Grandma and Audrey exchanging smiles.

Audrey really wanted to be held that day. That's what grandpas are for!

Next stop, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

Grandpa and Nathan checking out the water pump.

Grandma and Audrey are feeding the animals.

We spent the day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The kids loved all the rides!

Todd's brother, Kevin, and his family came to visit too!

Cousin Katelyn is snuggling with Nathan.

Aunt Cathleen and AudreyRelaxing on the couch with Grandma & GrandpaUncle Kevin and cousin Ryan
The following are some pictures of day trips we took this summer (our version of "traveling!").

We went to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park with friends Allicyn, Aaron, Haley and Lily.

Nathan, Haley and Audrey on the spinning cups.
Train ride at Gilroy Gardens

Nathan couldn't wait to ride the firetrucks!The kids cooled down in the water area. Nathan found the water gun right away!
Who can resist some ice cream?

In June, our playgroup threw our friend, Jaeden, a "big-sister" party. Mom Vanessa gave birth to Scarlett on July 9th. Congrats Vanessa, Chris and big sister Jaeden!
Friends gave Jaeden a doll, books and an adorable "big-sister" T-shirt.

What's a party without cupcakes?

We took the kids to Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton.

Nathan was a little nervous about getting on the big, loud train.

Audrey thought the loud train whistle was funny.......Nathan still isn't sure about this train ride.
Lunch fixes everything!


The kids went to summer school one day a week for the month of June at Explorer Preschool, a parent-participation preschool that they will attend in the Fall. We LOVE Explorer!

Nathan enjoys the reading area. This day he was reading one of his favorites to baby, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Both kids enjoy the grocery store area. Audrey makes change while Nathan loads the cart.
Working on a journal in the writing center.
You can usually find Audrey at the art center.
Water play. Audrey and pal Logan fishing at school.


Happy Father's Day!

Todd got a bike trailer for Father's Day! The kids LOVED their first ride. Audrey's not sure about the helmet. Nathan couldn't stop smiling and wanted Daddy to go faster!We also spent the day with Uncle Todd
and Uncle Ryan (Audrey didn't want to take a picture)


The kids have their very own jumpy house. They love to be inside when it starts to inflate.

Friend Abby turns one! We celebrated by seeing Sesame Street Live in San Jose.

More celebrating with cotton candy. Ahhh, isn't summer great?



We met friends on the Fourth of July at Central Park in Santa Clara.
Dancing with Haley.
Jaeden and Audrey enjoying some Kettle corn.
Todd and Lily. So cute!