Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Tahoe

I wasn't sure how much Tahoe I'd get to see this summer with a newborn baby who needed shade.  But I bought this shade tent (best investment ever) and managed to make it up as much if not more than usual. Without fail, every summer, my first trip up to the lake reminds me how unequivocally blessed I am. There's nothing like the view, the hot sand butted up to the freezing, crisp lake, my kiddos loving every second of it, the knowledge that, like me, my babies will grow up believing (knowing) Tahoe belongs to them, capturing something spectacular, something that you don't have to wait to understand the significance... you can feel it...right then... right there... nobody every has to tell you that this is what life is all about... even Argenta, at 2 months... already knows.









Kolton walked over to me like this and said, "well of course I'm Ali!" ha! that kid is a riot!


Sunday, August 3, 2014

Museum

When it was really hot we went to the museum a few times.  I imagine Kolton and Argenta will get to go without Xiana a lot in the school year.  Another thing that makes me sad she will miss out on!  Oh well, I'm so glad we have this wonderful option in  Reno.  My kids could seriously play here all day long... not even realizing they're learning.

















Summer Fun!

Many of our friends bought the Costco above ground swimming pools this year.  We have been loving it! Especially since when we swim at friends and cousin's houses, there is an indoor or shady spot for a certain little newborn baby.









Saturday, August 2, 2014

Splash Pads

Splash pads! (they opened a new one)
Birthday parties! 
Swimming pools!
Sand!!