Father's Day

We had a very simple, pleasant day on Sunday. Farmer's market in the morning, playing in the backyard all day, and barbecuing for dinner. Based on the size of Matt's smile, I think he had a great Father's Day! We definitely missed our Dads, but are looking forward to seeing them in a few days. We're heading home to Chicago on Thursday and we cannot wait!

Trying Olallie berries at the Farmer's Market

Feeling hot, hot, hot!

It's been a hot couple of days here and we were quite surprised to learn that we don't have any air conditioning! Luckily, we put a window unit in Brady's room so he can stay nice and comfy.

During the day, we've been staying cool by getting wet in the backyard. Here are a couple pics of Brady playing with his water table today...

Must be summertime!

Albert Pujols

Well, not really....but getting close! Sorry about Heather's commentary... a little too close to the mike.

Just another dinner at the Eatherton's...

Beach weekend

This past weekend, Amanda came to visit and we used this as a good excuse to be tourists! On Friday afternoon, we visited Half Moon Bay, which was to be Brady's first trip to the beach. But it was extremely windy, so we never made it past the trail. He had a blast playing "Digger Man" with the sand in the parking lot (sad, I know), and we promised to take him to a real beach as soon as possible.... which turned out to be the very next day! Saturday we went to Santa Cruz, where they have a boardwalk and beach (we're told it's the boardwalk shown in the end frame of the old "Step By Step" show intro, if that makes any sense). Anyway, the weather was beautiful and even though the water was freezing, Brady's little toes finally made it into real beach sand and real ocean water! He couldn't have been any happier :)

Digging in the parking lot at Half Moon Bay

A rare "looking at the camera" moment

Always happy to be "on the loose"

Half Moon Bay beach

On the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, with Auntie Manda

Return of the Digger Man

First dip into the Pacific Ocean!

Horsin' Around

Playing in the backyard with Grandma

Brady's first parade!

Always chasing Daddy!

Playing in the water with Joslyn