Station Fire

Here are a couple pics of the Station Fire that is in my hometown of La Crescenta. We now live 11 miles south so we are not in harms way but our thoughts go out to those that are. The smoke has been our only problem especially for the kids. They have to stay indoors at almost all times. That is getting pretty hard on the teachers at school. We can see the flames from our bedroom window and the plume of smoke is amazing. Hopefully they will get a hold on it soon although they are saying in may take another week or so. The first picture was taken from my old high school softball field and looks upon Prospect ave. the street I grew up on (one block away).

Our 11th anniversary

Last month was our 11th anniversary. It is also the same day as Asher's birthday. So two years ago we didn't celebrate because I was obviously giving birth, and last year was his first birthday party so we didn't get out then. This year we made up for it. A little late but better than not. We went to Squaw Valley while my parents watched the kids at their house in Reno. We stayed at the Resort at Squaw Creek. It was beautiful. The pool had this great water slide that I wish the kids could have gone down. It is sometimes so hard for me to enjoy myself without the kids when all I do is think "they would love this". Although don't get me wrong, we did enjoy the peace. Our room was really nice. They upgraded us to a suite because of construction going on in our first room. They also sent a big basket full of chocolate, cheese, crackers, candy, a bottle of pellegrino, etc. and a card wishing us a happy anniversary. In the morning we rode the gondola up to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the High Camp. They have a huge pool and jacuzzi s, along with a year round ice skating rink and hiking. We had a great day up there. Then it was time to come back to reality. The kids were happy to see us again and we promissed next time they can come along.

First Day Of School

Today was the first day of school. Riley is now in 2nd grade and Baylee is in 4th. We woke up to an extremely smokey sky due to a forest fire in our local mountains. The air was hard to breathe. They were not allowed outside for recess so they had indoor play time. It was actually really nice for them to stay in the air conditioning because temps were in the 100's. When I arrived after school to pick them up they were both in high spirits. They really like their new teachers and having most of their good friends in their classes. I think this year is going to be great!

Whhhhhaaattt was that!!!!!

On our road trip we drove by this remote barn with these two horses staring at us over the fence. We had to step on the brakes and back up to get a second look. Then we just parked there and laughed our heads off.

Walker River

Last week we took a trip to visit family up in Reno. Here are a couple pics of one of our favorite stops off of highway 395 the Walker River. It is such a beautiful area and the kids love playing around in the cold water. The Pic of me is when I was 16 weeks pregnant. When I was that far along with Baylee I wasn't even showing yet. Funny how it all just falls out by your fourth. Scary to think of what I might look like at 40 weeks.

Summer Fun

This summer seems to be going to fast. Here are a couple of pics. My nieces, Emily and Rebecca came for a visit from Nevada last week with Nana and Papa. We were all so happy to have them here with us. We had so much fun.