The Rest of June

After our fun week in San Diego we headed back to Medford to spend the rest of the month with my parents while Adam was working in Portland. (Although, he did surprise me and drove 4 hours one Friday night to spend a Saturday with us. He's the best). We had so much fun! We spent many afternoons by the pool. Gavin and Ruby loved being in the water. We had a fun week with the Collins' and Owens' families. 

Before all the fun began, this little guy was pretty sick. He got sick the day after we got back from San Diego.  The drive down to Medford was not so much fun...a puky 2 1/2 year old equals no good. Luckily he was better within a few days and back to his normal self.

We had our traditional Rooster's breakfast. Always a must. Ruby enjoyed the yummy coffee cake.

 Gavin was ready to go after about five minutes....weird ;)

 My cute mom and Aunt Marian

 The whole gang

 Gavin and Hallie were good swimming buddies

 Skyping Phil and Corinne

 Dinner with everyone at Outback

 Gavin loved helping Grandpa in whatever he was doing......cleaning the garage ,or in this case, setting up the sand box.

 My cousin Paige :)

 Ruby in her little cabana

 The ladies relaxing by the pool

 Betcha didn't know Adam could do this :)

 Ruby learned to climb the stairs at Grandma Merrill's house....such a big girl.

 Ruby loves her Grandpa Merrill

San Diego

Gavin, Ruby and I were lucky enough to spend a week on the beach in San Diego with Adam's family. Adam was busy at a clerkship in Portland while we were playing all day. Gavin loved seeing all of his Gerber cousins, and both him and Ruby loved the beach. Gavin spent most of his time throwing rocks into the ocean. Probably his favorite thing to do. He would wait for the waves and then throw a big rock in. He seriously would have done it all day if he could.

The week went by fast, and we were sad to say goodbye. We love San Diego and spending good quality time with the fam. Hopefully next time Dad can join us.

Buddies

Gavin loves his little sis, and she loves him. She especially loves his cars, and most of the time he lets her play with a few. 

Gavin loves when Ruby wakes up from her naps...he drops whatever he is doing and runs into her room, and usually into her crib. Glad they have each other.

Could there eyes be any different from each other?

4th of July

We had a fun (and very hot) fourth of July. We spent the evening with friends eating yummy shrimp and other good food. We were going to eat outside, but it was too hot so we moved the party to the basement. The kids had fun playing in the water outside. Gavin loved the sparklers, and was super excited about the snakes. Remember those things? I love how the simplest things make this boy's day. After one of the fireworks went off he ran over to a group of mom's...held his hands out and said, "ta-dah!" That's his new phrase....not sure where he learned it, but it's pretty cute. If you aren't excited about something, this boy will make sure and change that. Love his excitement for life.