Monday Beach Night

Ben says it often but the beach is happy place. It's the place that he feels happy, free and relaxed so every once in awhile, we end our day with dinner at the beach. And that is what we did Monday night for you: we ate In-N-Out and then collected shells and just spent time together. I cherish these moments: listening to them giggling, watching their little feet splash in the waves and wiggled in the sand, hearing them get excited about shells and sea glass and holding their sweet small hands while the sun sets. It isn't just Ben's happy place, it is mine too! 

the way he wrinkles his nose when he giggles,
my favorite!

Movie Date

Movie date with these cuties today! 

We saw Hotel Transylvania 2 and got our October Halloween spooky fun started! 

Jog-a-Thon Day is Here 2015!!!!

....and Ben couldn't be more excited! He got his jogging clothes on, his water bottles filled, and his running shoes on. Ben did great! He ran about 12 laps! Thank you to those that supported his and his school! Way to go Ben- SO proud of your hard work!

Ben and his best friend Andon

Ben and his teacher: Ms Duval

Ben: Crazy Hair Day at School

Today was crazy hair day for Ben at school to get the students excited about their jog-a-thon! Ben was so excited and couldn't stop giggling every time he saw his reflection! I love his silliness!

My Little Soccer (Sweaty) Soccer Studs

These boys are both loving soccer. We are 3 weeks in and they are loving every minute of it! Unfortunately, the games on saturdays have been HOT HOT HOT! So this week I brought spray bottles and ice packs to keep the kids cool. They thought it was just best thing: it really is the little things in life that bring joy!

smiling for picture day

sitting on ice to stay cool

 LOVE THESE BOYS!!!

Hot Day Date

I picked up Ben from school on Thursday, he was sweaty and looked exhausted from heat. So what better way to cool him off than a quick trip to McConnell's ice cream shop. The boys had never been and were overwhelmed but excited about all the new flavors to choose from. It was a great date, enjoying ice cream with each other and our friends the Cresto family!

Date Morning With My Hiking Buddy

Monday morning Nathan had school but Ben did not. So I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to spend some time with Ben and go for a hike. Ben and I love our friend Teeny (aka: Christine, one of my vball players) so we decided to invite her to come along too. We had a great time collecting sticks and rocks as we hiked up to the cross in Ventura. I was proud of Ben for keeping up and finishing the hike! I love spending time with both of my boys but I cherish our date times too because it gives me a chance to hear my son's heart, uninterrupted!