In other news...

The last photo of the big mono-e-mono basketball game on the 3rd of July, the Rose driveway ... scene of Justin's disgusting demise as king of the courts. Taken by ambulance with a broken ankle.. he is just now, a week and a half later, returning to life.. with crutches and a cast (and metal screws and bolts that look like part of an erector set from Home Depot). We've gotten better at nursing, Jbird and I.. and hope Dad can bounce back soon. Unfortunately, Jbird's summer hoops season is just starting, so Dad won't be able to work on her boards with her... Stay tuned for pix of her (the only girl in the league) in action.

Parade to pool

Gotta stake your claim on the 4th, right? as I marched the kids down to the pool early to 'reserve' chairs and tables...definitely going to have to steal some paparazzi shots as this is my only mediocre picture from a fun-filled day!

girl shot.. all of the ladies... boys were busy jumping in pool while no one was looking, taking stupid pix on other people's phones.. or napping...or in Justin's case.. in excruciating pain with a broken ankle, unable to get out of bed.. whaamp whaaaamp ;(

Ready for lessons.

I guess we should take a hint as Campbell is water baby like his big sis. Take these as the fast action shots that they are... we bust him putting on Jadyn's goggles and slithering down the stairs yelling, "bye!! see ya!! POOL!!!" and..we started lessons this week. Now, no bath is spared from some practice time. LOVE the "speedo" water diaps. (luckily, buddy, Kai is in the same class...and evidently the drinking fountain is almost as exciting as the payphone!)

Magic and the great outdoors

Always a great time at Palms Ranch... the girls reunited and all were treated to some tricks this time, as well... Campbell just can't figure out why he can't make the J.D. go... oh dear.

Metro kid.

A fun day in LA with Auntie Ju-ya.. lunch at the Farmer's Market (new friends found when you are close to the ground) and shopping till we dropped.. and just in case we did.. a (really inexpensive.. ha!) helmet found by yours truly.

Laid back

What a life. Chillin on the way home from the beach

Summer love

A fun afternoon (too short) in Laguna with far-away friends. Harte and Campbell had a ball eating sandy goldfish and playing.. run-around-and-fall-down-in-the-sand. (Little Gracie was snug in her seat chillin in the shade). We miss you, Fullers.