Terra

Terra is talking more and more and just becoming a funny little girl. Tim and I just look at eachother and shake our heads because she is just too much sometimes...too much spunk, sass and dramatics. She can turn the tears on and off in a blink of an eye. She demands getting her way, but at times can be reasoned with. She is potty trained, which I thought was going to be tougher than it turned out to be. She has become quite attached to her "myPad" and enjoys watching YouTube videos about opening chocolate eggs with surprises in them and Peppa Pig (sometimes in Spanish), old Mickey Mouse cartoons that are in black and white and the occasional Frozen sing along of "Let it Go". Terra at almost 2 and a half years old definitely knows what she wants and is not afraid to demand it. 

 Dressed in a Sophia the First dress she gives this cute smile.

 Of course these are appropriate shoes to wear to the park...

 And who doesn't wear a light up snowflake headband when it's 90 degrees out?!

 She loved her cute headband from Auntie Ashley.

 Another headband that she loves to wear.

Terra and Jake wishing they could get in the pool and swim, but can only just watch Trent swim back and forth.

  Terra enjoys her gymnastics class at school on Fridays.

Trent took this not so short video of Terra in her gymnastics class.

Bell Choir

Trent was so happy when he found out a few months ago that you had to be 10 to join the Bell Choir. The wait was over, he could be in the Bell Choir. He had his first performance on Saturday at the church's Holy Week Concert. He was so excited and a bit nervous. As you can tell from these videos he is very focused. I am so happy that he has such a passion for music. He just started playing the cello at school and still loves playing the piano.  I can't read a music note, so I am so glad Tim's side of the family has the music talent gene.

 

Zinnia turns 2!

On Sunday, we celebrated Zinnia's 2nd birthday. The kids had a great time playing in the front yard and dressing up in boas and necklaces. Can't believe these two are 2 already!

 Zach giving Terra a little push down the slide.

 Terra and Zinnia enjoying some yummy food while trying to stay in the shade.

 Zinnia got a soccer goal, which she loved.

  No hands Terra!

 Terra loves bubbles and drinking them...

  Cool special effects thanks to Madison.

 Present time. Zinnia loved wearing her boa.

 Madison and Terra.

 And then you have this nut...

 Happy Birthday Zinnia.

 Cuties!

On the Road...

On Sunday, we headed out to Lake Skinner, which is about two hours southeast of us on the outskirts of the Temecula wine country to wish my Aunt Mari and Uncle Charlie safe travels as they head out to explore the country. They recently sold their home of 26 years in Menifee and bought a truck and fifth wheel to travel around in. The fifth wheel is gorgeous, so much room and so many amenities. Definitely a great way to travel. We had a lot of fun hanging out and all the kids loved playing with each other. Melissa and Fredy rented a 4-wheel pedal bike and the kids had a blast riding it around. Terra and Gianna loved it too!

 Ready, Set, Pedal!!

 Terra looking at Gianna like isn't this going to be fun?!

 Terra trying her push bike, but she isn't a fan of it yet.

 Gianna and Terra loved playing in the ice.

 And then there were times that tears were shed and tantrums thrown...all part of being 2.

The kids were obsessed with these Kendamas and Tim was trying to convince them that he invented it and it was really called a Timdama.

 Group picture...serious and goofy.

We are all so happy for my Aunt and Uncle that they are going on this great adventure. To see the country is a great way to start the next chapter of their lives. 

On the road...

IHAC Reunion and Olympian Swim Clinic

In our younger years, we swam together day after day for many years and we came together a few Saturdays ago to support our long time friend and teammate Jeff Julian who was diagnosed in January with Stage 4 lung cancer (never a smoker). We had a Industry Hills Aquatics Club reunion at the Rose Bowl where Jeff is the head coach at. We had t-shirts made showing our IHAC love and #TeamJeff support. To start off the fun we got into the pool and did a set...oh so fun...not! I haven't swam a set in oh 20 years...good times. Trent got in with us too and led our lane, he had a great time.

 Just waiting to be told what our set would be...

After swimming we had a nice lunch and got to hang out more with our longtime friends. It was good to catch with friends and to see everyones kids...there were so many of them running around playing, so fun!

On Saturday, we had the IHAC reunion and on Sunday Trent participated in a swim clinic put together by Olympian Jason Lezak to support Jeff. Jason Lezak brought along other Olympians Rebecca Soni, Ariana Kukors, Haley Anderson, Jessica Hardy, Kim Vanderberg, Lenny Krazelberg and John Naber to coach 150 swimmers.

 Pictures with Rebecca Soni.

 Selfie!! Love it!!

 Jason Lezak talking to his group about the importance of a good start.

 Lenny Krazelberg and his group.

 Trent in action.

 Jeff, Lenny Krazelberg and Jason Lezak

 Q&A with the Olympians

After the swimmers had a 3 hour clinic with the Olympians the parents were invited to a Q&A, live auction and dinner. It was such a great event and it raised a good amount of money for Jeff and his family.

Jason Lezak was nice enough to autograph and take a picture with the swimmers.  Such a great experience.