June and July

Ok, so I know I am slow posting... but here are some pics from the last 2 months. We have had a pretty mellow and relaxing summer. After some construction on the back wall/window in the living room (thank goodness that is over), and a great 2nd birthday party, I am enjoying the last week or so of summer before school starts again.


During the construction we fed the boys in the kitchen. They didn't seem to mind. Here they are coloring.



Dad and Mr. Gene checking the surf...

Gene showing dad his rad moves. (Because you have to have really, really rad moves to surf Tiki Beach - from our favorite Backyardigans episode... if you were wondering)

Surfing 101. Bolsa Chica 2009.

Surf lessons for Cruz.

Geoff and Cruz enjoying a fun day at the beach.

Gene loves to hang out here sometimes... it is the bottom shelf of their changing table which is where their stuffed animals usually live when they are not in a big pile in their room or the living room.

Bath time is kind of tricky. I was able to snap a quick shot while Geoff held the boys in place. They are slippery and really like to stand up, so we make bath time quick.

Before we put latches on their closet drawers they would pull out all their pants and such. Here they are enjoying putting their sweats on their head.

Gene is working on the "lean in" and doing a pretty good job I must say.

Gene, cousin Shelby, and Cruz enjoying pizza, mojos, and cake.

At Shakey's the boys got to ride their first little ride. Gene was just okay with it, but Cruz was NOT into it. Geoff came and rescued Cruz and cousin Kenny enjoyed the rest of the ride with Gene.

Not sure what the boys are thinking or doing here... but we have really enjoyed playing out in the yard this summer. It is a nice way to spend the afternoons.

I think Gene is trying to show off the sand on his face?

Cruz is not so sure about the water squirting in his face.

There were a few pretty warm days earlier in the summer. We all enjoyed cooling off in the water. What says summer more than running through the sprinklers...?

More battles over toys... the gears have been put into retirement for now. Cruz was so attached to them, but seems to be doing well as they have lots of cool new stuff to play with.

Daddy's little helpers. Gotta start 'em young.

Our first trip to the library. It is not everyday you get to meet Curious George!

Don't the boys look like they are LOVING the library so far? LOL

We have enjoyed many borrowed books this summer though. A nice way to mix it up with books we haven't read before.

Ok, so the boys LOVE corn on the cob. It must be the novelty of shoving it into their mouths, because serve them some plain old corn and it is just not the same.

Gene and his "happy face"

So, it wasn't pretty cool and gloomy in June (notice the long-sleeves and pants). Here are the boys having fun with one Elmo slipper each. :) They are too big for them, but they don't seem to mind.

This doesn't really capture the moment, but we got to enjoy PB&J sandwiches at the beach in Turtle Woman aka our '78 VW Camper.

Yes, we RARELY dress the boys the same. But, I thought they were just too cute in these cozy jammies. Gene on the left, Cruz on the right.