Now How Many Cousins Can You Fit in a Pool?

July was the month of family get-togethers! First up was the Wiley clan shindig. I missed it last year, so I was very happy we were able to make it this year. With so many kids in the family though, we knew it would be a little too much energy all wrapped up in my grandparents' house. So we planned a water day in the backyard for the majority of the afternoon to allow the adults to visit in quiet inside. Of course all the kids loved the idea!

And if 3 cousins in one pool was fun, you can bet 5 is even more!











Everyone got in on some good ol' fashion dunking...


whether they wanted to or not!



Then it was time to dry up...


and get some Great Grandma snuggles




If 5 cousins was fun, 6 would have been even better! But sadly my cousin's little girl was feeling crummy and they had to leave early.


(I swear there were other adults there too, but they didn't feel like donning their suits!)

How Does Your Garden Grow - Part 5: Look What's for Lunch!

While Nani was at harp camp, we stopped by one day and watered the garden for her. We also picked a few veggies to take home for lunch!



We got some bigger veggies this time. And really really really spiky cucumbers! I had no idea cucumbers were so violent!


They may be pokey, but once you cut the skin off, they sure are yummy!



I honestly haven't tasted a cucumber as yummy as once right out of the garden!

We also discovered that day that both my children love sugar peas! Yay for veggies!

Summer Fun - Aquarium of the Pacific

Summer Fun with our friends continued with a trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific. My children love fish so I knew they'd have fun.

We got to the playdate crazy late. I know, I know...you're shocked! I was actually totally going to be on time, for a change. Honest! And then 1 exit before getting there, I realized that I left our lunch on the dining room table. I could have just bought us lunch there (for an arm and a leg) but I knew they wouldn't have anything for McKenna to eat and I had spent good time and energy making that lunch! So I had to turn around, sit in traffic to get home and then head back.

So by the time we met up with our buddies, they had seen just about everything! we saw a few tanks with them, ate lunch and then played in the splash pad with them and then they all had to go. Then we spent the rest of the visit by ourselves. A bit of a bummer but we still had a great time. You can bet I remembered to bring our lunch on the next playdate!

Unfortunately, it also meant I had very limited chances to take pictures of our friends. But I got a couple to share.





The aquarium just recently got a few Hammerheads and "H" (who's 4) was fascinated with them. I was just impressed that a 4 year old knew what a Hammerhead was! They were pretty cool though.



The kids had so fun at the splash pad. And by fun, I mean they all got drenched!












Well, except "L". He just wasn't having it! Instead he very cutely and patiently stood by and watched the other kids get drenched.


After our friends left, we went to the touch pools. Austin petted a shark! I was so proud of him. Even more proud that he didn't fall in either!



And then we visited the birds. Austin did a great job feeding them and was calm even when they nibbled on him. However he did not like it when one decided to use his head for a perch. It's hard to run away from something that is attached to you!

Title Me!

It's been a while since I had a good "Title Me!" post. This picture just makes me giggle too much not to share. Several titles come to mind, but I figured I'd see what the masses could come up with!



Maybe I'll send the author of my favorite something special even!

You're Such A Bucket Head!