Hiking in Auburn

We took the kiddos and Q on the best hike on Saturday. It was such a perfect kid-friendly hike, with a little stream and pools to play in... the boys had a blast. The crunchy granola in me loves getting outside and letting the kids and dog go wild.

Summer

Okay, I know I am posting random pictures, but I am trying to figure out how to blog using Picasa. According to some really with it bloggers, Picasa is going to make it a lot easier.

New BFF

When you are five all you need to declare someone your new best friend is one afternoon of playing Hullabaloo, Wii, and eating lots of finger food.

A Few of My Favorites

We had the best time in Carlsbad this year. We played at the beach everyday, ate tons of great food (including the BEST lobster tacos), and stayed up late playing games. It was perfect. I am already counting down the days until next year.

The First Day of School

Jack asked his teacher to call him Jack Spencer, because he has another Jack in his class. He told his teacher he did not want to be called Jack C. and so everyone in his class has been calling him Jack Spencer. I love it.
Jack has the sweetest Kindergarten teacher, she hugs each student as they walk into the classroom... Oh wait, she hugs every student except Jack because he told her he is "not a fan of hugs," so Jack puts his hand out and shakes her hand instead of giving a hug. I need to get a picture of little Jack Spencer giving his teacher a hand shake, it's pretty dang cute.

Dane-O was so sad for Jack to start school. He cried all day the first day. Poor guy.

Jack asked me as he was getting ready for his first day, "Mom do you think the other kids will have their shirts tucked in or out?" He decided that having it tucked in would look "more classy."