Friday Night Lights

Jeff covered one of the private high schools in our area Friday night. So the whole family tagged along.
They sold In-n-Out burgers at the Game! The staff was so nice and bought our whole family a burger at half time because Jeff was helping them out being the team doctor that night.
Jeff on the field in the blue shirt
Kids running around
The kids tackling each other on the track cushion
Ellie tackling their football buddy

Labor Day at the Beach

Jeff had Labor Day off so we went to Santa Monica Beach. It was a perfect conditions for beginner surfers and perfect weather. Jeff and I both tried a little surfing and the kids did so boogie boarding for the first time. There is just something about being on the Beach. LOVE IT!
Ellie was up first on the Boogie Board
Ellie, my daredevil, went first. Jeff would help them catch the wave. She loved it and tried it again and again even with no hands


Then Jocelyn's turn. She caught a few good waves and had a few falls too.

Nice work Jocelyn
Caden's turn- a little nervous
going good until he tipped over
Not so Happy now
trying to warm up after his wipe out
We brought the tent this time around and it work out great. James had a shady place to sleep, kids had a place to play out of the sun and we had a place to eat lunch with a little less sand.
the tent is kidda big, but it is what we had.
Also a place to change out of their wet clothes
Playing some Frisbee
Great last Beach day before School starts next week.

Jocelyn's Day

We celebrated Jocelyn's Birthday on Saturday. She wanted a "Butterfly Birthday" this year. She helped decorate the cake and she wanted to go on the Big rides at Universal Studios. (so we had to have Jeff come to watch the younger kids so I could go with her on the rides.) the Cake


Had lunch and the cake and headed to Universal- getting our moneys worth for our seasons pass.
Here is what the Boys did at the park

Jocelyn loved it. Her favorite ride was the Mummy
the Crew on a hot day
Then on for the rest of our adventurous day. Trying to see as much of California as we can in one year.
We decided to Take the Metro with the Kids to Downtown LA.Walking toward China Town
Then back to the station to catch the shuttle to the Dodger's game
Now in the Shuttle (Ellie supporting her new hair cut)
Even James was excited to see the Ball Game
LA Dodgers Vs. San Fransisco Giants
Getting the full experience by eating a" Dodger Dog"
The whole family, yes i am a blinker or maybe just a little tired?
We left at the top of the 8th inning when the Dodgers were up 4 to 2. Kids were getting tired and we had a long trip home. When we got home we found out we lost 5 to 4. Oh well- it was still so fun to see a few home runs and be in the stadium.
Jocelyn with her Dodger's hat she won- had a fun birthday celebration day! Wow!

James 5 months

Here is the little Man

He is 5 months now and weighs about 17 lbs

(He was about 90% for height and weight)

He has been rolling over since 4 months and just recently can sit up by himself for short periods of time.

He loves to smile and giggle and make noises.

He is very ticklish and loves to watch his brother and sisters.

We love our James E

Seven Years All Ready!

Our little Jocelyn turned Seven today. I can't believe it. Where has all the time gone?Here she is at age one doing her famous toe touch (with a soggy diaper)
Here she is again still flexible a few short years later.
Jocelyn is such a wonderful big sister. She is always nice and very helpful with her brothers and sister. She is a good cleaner and likes to organize. She is a hard worker and always tries to do what is right. She enjoys dancing , gymnastics and swimming and reading. She is such a JOY to have in our family!
Jocelyn helping out with Baby James
Did a little swimming and lunch with Jocey's friend Liviya and her mom Amelia
swimming time
the ice-cream sandwich b-day cake. (saving the cake for the weekend when dad can celebrate with us.)

with her best friend and sister Ellie

Hope you had a Happy Birthday Jocelyn. We Love you!

Did I ever Tell You...

How much I LOVE the Mayo Clinic! Their unbelievable care for their patients. Friendly and helpful staff. Their Organization and efficiency. Their computer and tracking system, their waiting rooms. Good communication between front desk and the Back. Good communication with their patients. Also Nice friends to watch some of your kids while you go to the doctor. And everything done in a timely matter. I guess i took some of this for granted and did not realize how great the Mayo Clinic's care really is... until you experience care that is- well, we will just say Not So Good. ( to make a long story really short) I will always miss you Mayo Clinic!