Tobin's 1st Dodger Game

We took Tobin to his 1st Dodger game, and he loved it!  We were lucky enough to get to sit in a Luxury Box, which is the way to go.  Hopefully Tobin doesn't think this is the only way to see a game, since it may not happen again!

 

 

Tobin and dad getting geared up for the exciting game!  Go Blue!

 

Not too shabby!  Tobin is ready to catch a foul ball!

On the way to the game.  Looks like a true fan.

 

Our family photo at Dodger Stadium

 

 

Love the enthusiasm!

Staycation

We really felt like we needed a break.  A relaxing vacation was in order.  But reality hit that we don't really don't have the funds for a vacation, not even a local one, so it was decided...time for a STAYcation!

We each took a whopping 3 days off of work, and added in our regular days off for our 4 day staycation.  I have to say, I loved it.  There was none of the stress of traveling (and sleeping in a hotel room with a toddler), we didn't spend much money, and we had a great time!  It really turned into lots of beach days, but we weren't complaining.  It was almost too hot to do anything else anyway. 

Day 1 - Hermosa Beach.  Doesn't he look relaxed?

Successful beach day.  Tobin and the surfer at Hermosa Pier.

Day 2 - Laguna Beach.  We started off the day with a light bite on a sunny patio.

We rode the free trolley in Laguna up and down the main drag.  Fun for Tobin.

The waves were surprisingly big in Laguna.  We had fun playing in them, but it was hard work to keep Tobin standing upright.

Summer Fun!

Daddy and Tobin admiring the nice view.

Tobin fast asleep after getting taken out by a wave with Daniel.  He was a little traumatized and to deal with it, he passed out for at least an hour!

Our beach boy

Knee deep is doable!

The boys clowning around.

We finished the day with Miniature Golf (Tobin's favorite).  But we couldn't document, because both of our phones were dead after the long, exciting day!

Day 3 - Manhattan Beach

Of course we had to bring Monster Trucks and make them a track.  Here is Tobin racing "U.S. Airforce After Burner" over the ramps and bumps, and cheering him on.

 Daniel and Tobin throw a little pig skin (not really - it's nerf, so soft plastic?)

We visited our old stomping grounds in Playa del Rey.  We brought some bread to feed the geese, who were all still there - ready for a hand out!

We couldn't go to Playa without eating at our old favorite Cantolini's.  Tobin LOVED it like a good Hackney!

Day 4 - Home Sweet Home.  We took Tobin to school, and had a relaxing (adult) day at the pool.  Daniel made margaritas and we did a whole lotta nothing!  (Actually I did work 1/2 of the day, but it didn't feel quite so bad from here). 

We decided that Staycation was quite successful.  We would do it again in heartbeat!



July 2012

 Daniel & I took a short trip to Vegas for our anniversary.  We stayed at Caesar's for free, and they upgraded our room.  This was our lovely room view.

And our fancy FREE room.

I got a new hat to protect myself from the sun.  Funny picture of me.

Anniversary tiramisu - YUM.

Somebody likes his spaghetti dinner.

The mop-top gets a hair cut.

Tobin cruising down the street with Taylyn.  His first drive.

We've been going to the library and picking books.  We get ones that have CD's that play the story, so Tobin can follow along with the book in bed.  Bugs!  Bugs!  Bugs!

Our new tradition is to go to the Bay on Mondays with friends.  Maggie and Dad go to work, the rest of us go play!

Jolie and Tobin collect Sea Snails

The lifeguard boat comes to the shore and sprays all the kids with their fire hose.  So fun.  Can you pick out Jolie and Tobin?

Jolie is a great big sister that gives Tobin a lot of attention and love!

 

We usually bring Tobin a spare set of clothes to change into after the beach.  We forgot this day, so he opted to take off the wet/sandy clothes and ride home naked.

Tobin leads story time at school.  He must take after his dad.

Maggie is so grown up.  She got a student internship in the Mayor's Office for the summer.  Doesn't she look so professional?  Daniel is so proud!

And here is our little Maggie. All decked out for a friend's birthday dinner.

Date night again!

Daniel relaxing after a long, busy month.



June 2012

Art show at Tobin school.  The whole family went to check out Tobin's masterpieces.

Silly Tobin

Good lookin' kids, hanging on the play area at Little Sunshine House

Tobin in deep thought at school

Daniel and I ditched the kids and took a trip up to Paso Robles for the Firestone Walker Beer Festival.  Here is day one at the Brewery.

They even had wine for me.  So everyone was happy.

Concert at the festival. 

Look closely!  We spotted a quail while out on our morning walk in Los Osos.

One of Tobin's many scrapes, bumps and bruises.  Very sad.

Tobin the Dragon Slayer!

Daniel with the kids on Father's Day.

This was Tobin's gift to his dad from school.  Pretty funny.l

Tobin helps dad open gifts.

Sunset cruise with Julie & Stephen on the duffy boat.

And as usual, Tobin was our Captain.

New Olympic sport?  Tobin and the girls play pool basketball.