Trip to Clear Lake

We headed to Clear Lake for the weekend . This is actually where Gary proposed to me. We had a great time relaxing, BBQ-ing, and on Saturday we went to the Seaplane Splash-In on the lake. There were lots of seaplanes on display at the local high school and the girls got to watch them take off and fly across the lake. Lots of fun!!Gracie is trying to brush her teeth.
Wow Addy!...Strike a pose!

The girls with Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt at the Splash-In.

Addison loves to drive...already!

Addy and mommy waving to the camera. Daddy and Addy watching a seaplane take off.

Banana Chase in San Francisco

Addison is literally a crack-up 24/7.
Gracie chillin' at Kezar Stadium trying to open an energy drink.

At the start line ready to go!
Here we are with Liz and Madison.

Don't think I need a caption here.
These are the bananas we tried to chase.


We headed down to San Francisco for the weekend to run our first 5K with the girls and to celebrate my 31st birthday. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in Daly City, which was only a few miles away from the starting line. We spent a full day shopping in Union Square and the girls were awesome. They are already learning how to shop! The race began at Kezar Stadium (where the 49ers used to play), continuing through parts of Golden Gate Park and ending back at Kezar Stadium. We were surprised to see so many jogging strollers out there. I think we were 1 of about 40 or 50. The girls had a good time watching all of the dogs walking in the park as they munched on Cheerios. It was a really good time and we plan on doing many more races in the future.

Yummy Watermelon!

We gave the girls their own slice of watermelon...and boy did they go to town. They are becoming so much more independent. No more babies. Mommy is so sad!

17 Months Old...and So Much Fun!

I believe this is right after Gracie took a little tumble cuz she was going up the steps so fast.
Addy is loving that slide!
Addy knew I was about to take the picture. What a pose!
Whee! Go Gracie Go!

The girls are 17 months old now and having a great time. Our friends Heather and Scott gave us a Little Tikes slide for our back patio. The girls absolutely love it. They are sliding champions!

Twins Turn 2! ...no they aren't ours!

Addy getting ready to go down the slide.
Gracie going down the slide...with her buddy Elmo!
Gracie is actually trying to share Elmo. Good girl!
Addison is partying like a rock star!

Our friends Heather and Scott's twins turned 2! It was a beautiful day in Napa and we got to spend the day with all of their friends and family. There were actually three sets of identical twins there. How crazy is that? Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of all of them together. Next year! Anyway, our girls had a great time playing in their backyard since there were lots of things for them to play with.

Yolo County Fair

Sarah feeding Gracie some bread dipped in her uncle's olive oil. I think she likes it.

Gracie and Sarah on the Carousel.
Addison is really going to miss her Auntie!
"I've fallen and I can't get up!"
We will miss you Sarah! Skype will be our best friend fo sho!

Our dear friend Sarah is leaving us to teach first graders in Beijing, China. Lucky for us, we got to spend her last night together at the Yolo County Fair in Woodland. It was a lot of fun. The girls went on the Carousel and got to hang out with their Auntie Sarah. We won't see her for two years, and the girls will change so much in that time frame. Hopefully the Schmidt family will be able to visit Sarah during her stay in Beijing. Wouldn't that be a fantastic trip?

Hats!

"Mom, I look funny don't I?"
Gracie knows that she looks funny.
" What Up?"

Here's Addy ready for the sunshine...sort of.
Gracie knows she is a cutie!

Gracie and Addison are old enough to object to wearing hats, but today they tried all of their hats on, looked in the full-length mirror, and laughed hysterically. It was so funny to watch, and I was able to take some shots. This is rare because they never let me put a hat on them.