Sunday, October 30, 2011

the beach with the barratts

After we got back from connecticut with my family we flew out of Ky to Az to visit Tanner's family. We spent a couple days in Az before we all drove to California, and spent a week at the beach, balboa island, and disney land. It was so much fun! Blake loved the sand and water. He did so well, and just played all day, most of the time we didn't even hear from him. We brought emma's pack and play so she didn't have to be in the sand to play and could take naps. It was nice to see tanners family and to spend time with them. Blake and Emma had fun playing with their cousins brighton (3) and ellie (1). On the last couple days on the beach the waves were huge (well, huge for me). I tried to get some good pics of Tanner and his brothers riding them, but they were kind of far out and honestly I'm not very good at taking pics. It was nice to just relax in the sun all week. When the week was over we drove back to Az for a couple more days then home to Ky. By then summer break was over and Tanner had to go back to school.

Corona del mar Beach.
Blake loved playing in the sand and being outside all day everyday!
Cousins eating lunch, a crunchy lunch!
Disney Land with Goofy!
Tanner and his Brother Johnny.
Emma and Mommy.
Uncle Johnny, Blakey, and daddy Playing lacrosse!
sitting around the fire pit after long week at the beach.
We got to go to a Diamondbacks game while in Az. Blake thought it was so cool he just sat on our laps and watched almost the whole time we were there. We tried to explain to him what was going on, he sat and listened and watched. Blake loves all sports and games, he's a bit competitive.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

summer break with my family

I know its october but i want to catch up. We had such a fun summer break i need to share a little of what we did. First my mom and siblings came to ky for about a week to visit us. We had so much fun! we went to the children's museum, out to eat, movies, etc... It was so nice to see my family and for them to spend time with my kids.
Then my dad finally came for a day before we all drove out to connecticut for a family reunion with my dads side. It was nice because i got to see family i havn't seen in years and tanner got to meet them for the first time. My cousin Jody has a two little boys a little older then blake and emma, and we stayed with them for a few nights. It was fun for blake to have someone to play with.
Connecticut is also where Tanner served his LDS mission so it was nice to see the area he stayed in. i also got to meet some people he taught and had dinner with a family from the ward.
I loved being able to visit my family and can't wait till christmas when we go to utah and see them again!