bathing suits, berries, beets

 swimming @ isi's

 while mommy, tara, lucian and willa chill on the blanket

 pondering

bathing suit of a different kind

 today mommy and willa picked berries along the beach road

then we stopped at a farm stand for some beautiful and very tasty veggies

oh the cuteness

our gorgeous babe

 our other gorgeous babe!

auntie trishins "the baby whisperer" 

super cute in my new super cute dress from aunt patty and uncle stevie

happy birthday mimi!

i love you!

mimitron 3000!

summertime, and the living is easy

 willa's friends the three bears

trying to catch a smile

 relaxing bath time with daddy

 post-bath time

digging / yoga 

"yoga" and "yogurt" are often asked for in succession 

hanging out with nou-nou at isi's

2 days at the tazzilacks'

 willa helping daddy grill

with daddy sporting his high school rugby jersey ;) 

riley enjoying the results

ok, mike REALLY enjoying the results

summer is for eating on the patio

 'go for a swim in the swimming pool!'

 the swings are pretty rockin 

 checking out tiny willa

 riley exploring

 the gift

 very cool backyard flowers

mama's new bling

[thank you taj, tim & luka!]

goodbye zihuat

rest in peace zihuat

you'll always be part of our family and we miss you.

good boy z!  thats a good boys!

z was very tolerant of riley's love.  he was always a mellow and playful and cuddly cat.

 z welcomes willa.  

four halloweens ago and this picture still makes me laugh.

and now, remember what a fun cat he was.