First Camping Trip!

On Friday night, Brian and Blake went camping together for the first time! Blake was so looking forward to sleeping in a tent, being with his cousins and having special time with his daddy. Jack, Brian's brother, and his family were camping for the weekend at San Clemente state park with a bunch of their friends. They were kind enough to include us. Our family went Friday afternoon and played at the beach, ate dinner and roasted s'mores. Cade and I left around 8:30pm. I thought it was a little too soon for Cade to sleep in a tent in his pack n play. Blake had the best time with all of the kids, wearing his special head flashlight, playing at the beach, finding rocks and camping! We can hardly wait to go again, especially Blake!

A Night At The St. Regis!

On Saturday, Brian and I got to stay the night at the St. Regis. For Christmas, his parents gave us Starwood points so we could get a way for a night. We finally used them:-) It was such a beautiful weekend, we layed by the pool, watched the Laker game at a bar overlooking the ocean and then went to Salt Creek Grill for dinner! The next morning we took a long walk to breakfast and down to the beach. I am so blessed to have Brian as my husband. Babe, you are such a dedicated, hardworking, loving and wonderful man. The boys and I are so lucky to have you! I love you forever! xoxo

A Night At The Walzs'

Last weekend, we went to the Walz family's house for a BBQ with the Shwams. All of the kids are best buddies so it was so much fun! The kiddos love playing together. We had a great dinner and roasted s'mores! Thanks for a fun night!

The kiddos eating dinner
Maddy and Blake making music

Dads and kids roasting marshmellows

My boys:-) xoxo

Buzz...The Roly Poly

The other day, the boys and I went for a treasure hunt around our street. We were looking for snails, roly poly bugs, leaves, rocks, you know, typical boy treasures:-) Well, while the boys were searching, Blake found a roly poly. He got so excited, picked it up and wanted to make him a house. His name became Buzz, we got a container and Blake picked a few leaves, some grass and a few rocks to put in Buzz's new home! Its the little things......

Ready for our treasure hunt
Here is Buzz and his new house

So happy

Picking grass for Buzz's house

Connor joined the treasure hunt

Blake and Cade LOVE taking care of Connor

Our Family Garden

Well, I am not sure if I should call it our "family garden," maybe The Hogan Boy's Family Garden is better. Its kind of a guy thing in our house! Brian looks forward to planting a vegetable garden every year. Blake was into it a little last year, but this year, Blake, Cade and Brian LOVE it and they take such great care of it. This year, they planted a few different types of tomatoes, sugar peas, snap peas, basil, pumpkins, cucumbers, peppers, watermelon, cantelope and even a chicken dino plant:-) All Blake wanted to grow was a chicken dino plant...this should be interesting and he is so excited about it! We are going to have to get creative!

Every night Blake and Cade wait for Brian to get home so they can look at the garden, see what has grown and water it. They each have their own watering can and gardening tools. It is such a cute and special bonding time for all of my boys and its special for me to sit back and watch the excitement! I am looking forward to some yummy food!

Blake put the flag in himself...here is the start of their garden
Cade and Brian....Cade loves digging in the dirt

Eating a chicken dino as he is planting the chicken dino plant

I love our garden!