En resumen

I am going to attempt to post the skinny on what has gone down at our house since our computer crashed two and a  half months ago.  We have had some great events.
Shae, Daren and Brooklyn came to visit
Went to the aquarium, Disneyland, and whale watching in Palos Verdes
Brandon had surgery on his knee for a torn meniscus.
My cousin Heidi has been living down here and was able to spend a good amount of time at our house.
Seth has been taking swim lessons at the Y
Emery has learned to walk and has since busted her lip for the third time in her life now.

We went to the Zoo with Katie, Shae and Brooklyn

How similar Seth is to these animals?

This picture cracked me up!  His buddy the gorilla.

Emery has been so cuddly  lately.  I enjoy that, since Seth would have none of that as a baby!

The funniest/most dramatic moment of the day was when Seth dropped his "dragon ball" toy accidently into the elephant habitat.  I guess they have a new toy!

Seth was devastated.  I was trying so, so hard to be understanding, but all I really was doing was cracking up at the dramatic situation.  

Baby Brooky is just as chill as can be, and enjoyed the animals.

The following day we went to the aquarium.  This was actually done on Emery's birthday, although we didn't celebrate it then because Brandon was in Florida for work.  Shae and I took the kids and had a great time. 

Emery was loving the scuba divers, until they waved to her.  Then she was a little freaked out! 

Once again I found myself cracking up at Seth's situation.  A bird landed  on his shoulder, then made its way to his head.  He was brave until the bird started sliding down his hair.  Then he freaked out, threw his cup of nectar and screamed.  Luckily the worker just outside the door gave him a new cup.

Brooklyn, Emery and Seth.  The three cousins on my side of the family. 

We also made a trip to Disneyland.  Seth has experience the Matterhorn ride.  He like it because he knows that he is brave when he rides it.  We practiced making scary faces just as we started the ride.  He actually really has a good time. 

Conference weekend.  Brandon just had surgery on his knee.    Seth loved having church at home.  We made muffins, and had a packet of kids activities to do while watching. 

We have also made good use of our backyard.  The kids have enjoyed eating outside while the weather has been warm.

As you can see, the past two and a half months have been full of fun!