an all american

So Justin's law firm that he will start working for in the Fall has a summer softball league against the other Portland firms. He has been able to go to a few of the games to mix it up between studying. And wouldnt you if they served delicious hot dogs and hamburgers bbq right there to order?

8 hours

8 straight hours of sleep never felt sooo good! Thank you my sleepy boy. And thank you my luscious bed for being soo good to me.

drained

I think the studying is getting to Justin... poor guy!

happy boy

he has become the biggest smiler and talker! Nothing is better than getting a big gummy smile!

CA

what to do when the hubby is busy studying... go to CA!! Rhys and I hopped on a plane and headed down to my hometown. Thank goodness my grandma was with us on the plane, because I was soo nervous he would be screaming the whole time. But he did great! He was awake and playing for the first hour and a half, and slept right through the landing. But it was a great trip filled with family, friends, food, a wedding, a castle, food, shopping, swimming, 3 major blowouts, sunshine and even more yummy food.

Remember this post and this post, well we have now turned into this:

just seeing what rhys' little sis might look like...cute?

We headed north to Santa Barbara, Solvang and San lois Obispo for a wedding, Hearst Castle and some Danish food. It was lots of fun!

Extreme blolwout

Then back home for some shopping and good food. Rhys was being so spoiled with hugs and kisses from his cousin Ashlyn. She just wanted to hold him and hug him all the time.

did I mention I have the cutest neice?? Nows a good time to! her sour face.

4th of July

We got off the plane on Thursday and literally hopped in the car to head down to Independence for the 4th of July weekend. We had tons of fun playing tennis, running in the mini marathon (by mini I mean 2.6 mi), eating great BBQ, enjoying the 90+ degree weather, swimming, and just relaxing.
all the racers


at the start

justin and cody

kyle

my aunt kristy (aka chicken) kickin my butt!

katy

our cheering section + grandpa

after the run

we were both pretty tuckered out

until we hoped in the pool with Rhysers, he was not so sure what to think

chinese wisdom

70 yr. old granma: "A distant romance may begin to look more promising"

Kelly: "You will be taking a trip out of the country" and " You will live a long, prosperous life"

Dad: "You need to work on your workout routine"

Dont you just love fortune cookies! (yes, I ate 2... dont judge me)