SOCAL TRIP IN JULY

We went back to SoCal in July for two weeks. We did so much....LA Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium, family beach party at Bolsa Chica, Palm Springs for a day and the Ringley Bros. Circus.

Grandma Angie and Sophia at the Ringley Bros. Circus.
This is at Bolsa Chica Beach at our family beach bbq. Sophia wasn't afraid of the waves.

Brody's practicing his yoga.

Auntie Staci and Sophia.

CAMPING FOR THE 1ST TIME WITH THE KIDS

We thought we would try our first family camping trip with the kids and it was a success. We camped at Penn Rose Point which is outside of Tacoma, WA. We went with the Polverino's, Hatletveit's and Weircher's. All the kids had a blast, riding their bikes, swimming in the water and flying kites.
Brody loved playing with the pan.

Sophia and Ella throwing rocks in the water.

Sophia and Riley floating on a log that they found.

Sophia, Ella and Gigi loved floating on this raft.

BRODY'S BAPTISMAL

Brody James Weindl was baptized on July 10, 2011 at St. Cecilia's Church. Grandpa Tom did the honors in baptising Brody. Brody was a great sport. He grimaced a little when the holy water was poured on
his head but he didn't cry at all. It was a wonderful ceremony.

HANGING OUT AT POINT NO POINT BEACH, WA

One thing we've learned living in the Seattle area when it's summer you must be outside at all times. We had a fun family outing at Point No Point which is a beautiful beach about 20 miles north of Bainbridge Island. We love how Sophia is finally getting into making sand castles for her princess's. This year it finally clicked. Brody likes demolishing all the castles we make. It must be a boy thing.

SEATTLE ZOO

The kids really enjoy the zoo. I think their favorite exhibit are the gorillas. They didn't want to leave.

BBQING TIME

Summer arrived late this year. I think the warm weather kicked in later in July so we've been taking advantage of eating all our meals outside. Sophia is such a wonderful older sister to Brody. She's very motherly.

WE'RE BACK!!!

So we've been out of blog touch this summer for a good reason......we were so busy this summer that we didn't have a chance to update our blog. So if you're still reading our blog, the next postings will be a snapshot of our summer fun. It feels good to be back!!