The Cruz!!!!

Ahhhhhh.... The Beaches of Santa Cruz.... we missed you so- The only thing we didn't miss was how cold you are in July!!!  

So The Young Family Five made our way up north after 6 months of being away-

Our first day there we went to the beach with the Martin and Harris families- it was super chilly but the group found a great way to warm up.. beach football- It was awesome... kids big and small were tearin up the field! 

When we left the beach we made our way up to the Longs new house! It is beautiful guys!  Thanks for having us and feeding my crazy family!! Noah you are so big... thanks for letting me cuddle with you!

After that fun day/night we had the ultimate Santa Cruz Gathering! we called on all our friends to meet us at the beach  so we could see everyone at once... great plan you say... yes it was... although I didn't get to catch up with everyone as much as I would have  liked and I did ignore my children  (not on purpose:) We had the fire blazing... I didn't want the night to end- It was so amazing to see how many great friends we have- I miss you all so much! - The boys said it was the best night of their lives... they love their friends and cuzins so much!!!   I want to thank our friends from SF  and Oakland who came down you guys are so sweet! I hope it isn't another 6 months before we see all ya'll again!!

   
              

( I wanna thank Adrienne for taking most of the pictures here.. well all the good ones I mean:)

We had to go and watch the surfers at the light house- we would walk there almost every Sunday when we lived here- it was nice to come back :)

        

   

Towards the end of our trip we had a family dinner and slumber party over at Jeremy's Dad and Step Moms house- 

It was so fun! Mary's cooking is the bomb!

    
River loves Luke more than anything.. and Luke is the best dog ever.. he just let Rives do whatever to him!

     

 

We wanted to thank everyone who came out and saw us while we were visiting and we wanted to Thank Jack and Mary so much for letting us crash at your house and for feeding us! We love you guys!

Oh ya ... I wanted to Thank my friend Alex for the pool party with Spanky 

And My auntie Laurie and Uncle Lyle for having us over as a pit stop on our way up to Tahoe from Santa cruz thanks so much guys!!!

  

Only in Manhattan.. Beach

The other day it was 98* ... Jeremy and I looked at each other and said.. it is time to go to the beach - so we decided to hit up Manhattan Beach- Jeremy has been going there since he was little-his mom grew up there- it is the cutest little beach town I want to live there!  If I only had a million extra bucks laying around!  I haven't seen the Ocean since we moved in February and I am telling you... I missed it!!!! It wasn't too far from our house... I mean we cant walk to it or anything:)  The kids had such a nice time- Trey met a kid and they were in the water all day- Vance is more of a sand player so he let River throw sand  on his head...  oh boys are so funny! This beach day got us ready for our big Santa Cruz visit!!! Hope everyones Summer is going great!

Calling All Angels

Well I finally got to join my boys at a baseball game- We thought hey why cant all of us go? well..  It worked out great the Big boys were so good and River was so excited by the cheering and music he just  danced and sang and then fell asleep- It ended up being a pretty good game- I don't know anything about baseball but these two teams were tied for first and since the Angels won last night... I guess the Rangers are in second.. sorry  Texas! I got friendly with the usher.. a 78 year old woman named Edith (I always find the senior friends) - she couldnt have been more adorable she loved the boys- she asked me if we were going to try for a girl- I was like ya right... with our luck we would have another boy! She said she had three boys too then they tried for a girl... she then had twin boys ! ummm that is my nightmare..  That put to rest any talk of any more babies! the risk is too high:) I love my "four boys"  that is plenty for me!!

 

Yay Fireworks!

Happy 4th everyone! We almost stayed in Tahoe and braved the crowds but decided to come home early -we had a nice quiet time in our back yard... it was so nice to just hang out and play outside with the boys- The kids just love any time that we get to decorate outside :) The fire works were  just a few blocks from our house so we able to walk to them with the boys-  I love watching their little faces while they oohh and ahhh - Treyton and Vance are getting so big they just sat there and didn't run around- I cant believe I am saying this... but this whole kid thing is getting easier... umm but don't quote me!  


     

the week of all weeks!!!

well after an epic 7 hour drive with my four favorite boys we made it to my sisters house at 1:30 am on sat. the 27th... just hours from my 10 year Reunion- We have been looking forward to this for so long... WE... meaning ( myself, and my pals Nicole, Megan, Lindsay and Robyn)  These girls and I have been working on this Party for months and months- and it finally was here! It went great!!!   Jeremy and I took a much needed break since we now live hours and hours from any babysitters:) and got to have the night and next morning to ourselves! (thanks Nicole and Phil so much for having the kids!! you guys are the best!) (Thanks Megan for the slumber party:)

I put most of the "silly" pics on my facebook page but here are a few...

      

  

         The party committee

      
Our Dj for the night!


We tried to hit up all the fun we could... Jumping on the Trampoline in the trees at my moms:)

    

Ice cream party and water balloons at my sisters:)

      

Playing at my old elementary school with the kids

   
    
 

Hot dogs at the Hicksters!  Not to mention the best Dance party to Michael J ever!

  Beautiful Kiva beach with my pals and fam!

   

            
River is on top of the terrible twos... he so advanced!
  
   

We packed our Tahoe Trip with beach time and visits with friends- it was so nice to get to see so many people all at once!   

And in three weeks we do it all over again! but this time we hit Santa Cruz  first which we are super excited about - Hope every one has a happy 4th love to all!!!!