Rachel's 1st Camping Trip!

We went camping with four other families (12 kids total) for one night about 20 minutes away from home (in case we needed to get back home quickly). It was a GREAT trip! The kids had so much fun together and it was easier than we all expected. Playing in the dirt, having a 'smore for the first time, sleeping in a tent and playing in the Sacramento River...all first time experiences for Rachel and she loved every minute! Being 7 months pregnant was the hardest part of the trip but not so bad...we are going to try and go next month again.

Someone Turned TWO!!!

For Rachel's 2nd birthday party we had a "Teddy Bear Picnic" Party. She was excited for a week before as she helped me prepare and plan the party. She enjoyed having her friends over, eating birthday "nummies" and opening her gifts. A big thank you to everyone that helped us pull off the day and was able to come help her celebrate!

4th of July!

We had a fun BBQ with The Bradley Family, our good friends and neighbors. Rachel got to stay up past her bedtime to watch the fireworks...another new experience.