camping in pismo

For the past three years, to celebrate the fourth of July, we have taken our travel trailer over to Pismo Beach to camp with four other families, the Derksens, Esajians, Sundgrens, and Watts. That's 10 adults and 11 children (5 years old and younger). It is a little crazy, but so much fun!!

Our first day in Pismo, Audrey enjoyed the cool weather and the sandy beach.

Audrey and Daddy

Audrey and her friends running from the waves.

At our campsite, there was a small park where Audrey played in the sand.

Tee-Tee and Audrey on the tire swing.
Just down the street from our campsite was a large park for the kids to play at.

Madison is all smiles!!

Daddy and his girls hanging out by the campfire.

Beach bum! She LOVES it!!!

Daddy relaxing in the shade with Madison.

Mommy and Audrey eating yummy snow cones at Avila Beach.

Mmmmmmm...SMORES!!!

There is a sweet little story behind this swing. When Audrey was 4 months old, we went to Pismo Beach over Spring Break for a family vacation. We walked down to the beach and found a swing for Audrey to sit in while we took her picture. Two years later, here is Audrey in the same exact swing. What a big girl!!

Feetsies!!

Audrey discovered how much fun it is to lean back so that she can swing upside down.

Pismo Pier with Mommy.

Getting a ride from Daddy.

Madison, all bundled up.

Audrey and her friend Tee-Tee watching a movie and having a snack.

More smiles from Madison.

Sassy girl on the beach.

Daddy and Audrey watching the waves.

Audrey checking out the sea lions on the pier in Avila.

Feeding a goat at the cutest little farm in Avila.

Audrey's besties: Tee-Tee, Sydney, Audrey, Olivia, Gabi, Kiley holding Molly, and Camden.

While we were staying in Pismo, we went to the Farmer's Market in San Luis. Daddy showed Audrey the "gum wall"...yucky!!!

happy daddy's day

Father's Day this year was extra special for Aaron because he had another daughter to celebrate with. We didn't have any super big plans, just relaxed around the house for most of the day and then went to Nani and Papa's house. That morning, Audrey helped me make breakfast for Daddy. Aaron ate his homemade breakfast on the plate that Audrey made for him for Father's Day when she was 8 months old. After breakfast, Audrey helped Daddy open his gift while Madison observed all the action. Aaron's favorite food is pizza. So for lunch, Audrey and Daddy made pizza together. When Audrey woke up from her nap, we went over to Nani and Papa's house for a yummy dinner and some swimming. It was nice to be able to spend the second part of the day with my daddy. What a perfect way to celebrate two of the most wonderful and amazing daddys in my life!!

Audrey reading Daddy's card, while Madison and Daddy listen carefully.

Audrey working hard on her gift for Daddy.

Sticking her tongue out must help her focus.

Madison's foot print...

...and Audrey's hand print.

From two of Daddy's favorite girls.

Time to make pizza!!

Adding the sauce...

...and the toppings.

What a proud Daddy!!!

We love our daddy!!!

Me, my daddy, and my sister.

madison - one month

On June 15th, Madison turned one month old. We can't believe how quickly the first month has gone by with our baby girl. Aaron has been home on summer vacation and has been enjoying the time he has had with his girls...all three of them!! Together, we have been hanging out and getting used to being a family of four. We absolutely LOVE our new addition!! Madison is a very happy, content, easy baby. She eats about every three hours, enjoys some wake time with Mommy, Daddy, and Audrey, then sleeps peacefully until it is time to eat again. Madison hardly ever cries and she especially loves being snuggled up against Mommy or Daddy. She is growing and changing every day!! She is not as dinky and delicate as she was at birth. Her cheeks are filling out and some rolls are beginning to develop. We love it!! Madison is smiling more and more every day, and she definitely recognizes the faces and voices of the ones that love her most. Audrey is so proud to be a big sister, and she shows Madison off wherever we go. She adores her baby sister just as much as her mommy and daddy do. I don't think we could possibly love on Madison as much as we do, yet at the end of the day it still doesn't seem like enough. She is precious, our gift from God, and we will love her forever and always.

Only hours after Madison Grace Love was born.

Audrey seeing her sister for the first time.

The day we brought little Madison home. Immediately Audrey wanted to hold her baby sister...

...and give her kisses!!

Mommy and her girls.

Two days old.

Daddy and his girls, our first morning home together.

I was able to get a picture with her eyes open.

How Audrey really feels about her new baby sister.

Madison relaxing in her swing.

Sleeping baby.

Daddy and his girls after Madison's first bath.

Waking up to the world.

A couple weeks old.

Madison Grace Love - one month old

June 15th, 2010