My Summer Shoes...

Andrew just started back at school and his first homework assignment was to write where his summer shoes took him.  After reading his paper I remembered how much fun we have had but how tiring it was.  Andrew was right when he said his summer shoes were worn out!  If you went to  Knotts, Soak City, Sea World, Universal Studios, San Diego Tide Pools, Toms Farm, the beach, the park,  and the pool, your summer shoes would be worn out too! 

Fun in the sun!

Having fun at Knotts

Looks like its time to call it a day.

The boys were so excited to drink their first Coke.

Having a blast with the cousins.

Spending the day in San Diego

The kids enjoyed the tidepools.

It wouldnt be summer with out an ice cream.

Pool day at Aunt Jooleea's (the way the little ones pronouce it!).

We LOVE Sea World!

On Tom's Farm Train

Had fun visiting where Mommy and Daddy Fish met 17 years ago.

Piggies!!!!!!!

A trip to the fair wouldnt be complete with out a ride on the ferris wheel.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!!!!

Love,

The Family of Fish

Springtime...

......................has quickly arrived.

With it came a new busy schedule! But I wouldn't change it for anything because so far we have enjoyed:

Andrew's Open House and Awards Ceremony (Principals Award for Achievement),

Andrew's Little League Baseball Games,

Jeremy learned to ride his bike without training wheels,

A day at The L.A. Zoo,

And an Easter Weekend Camping Trip that had:

Beautiful Desert Sunsets,

Dirt Bike Rides,

Free Entertainment... The Mohave 250 Desert Race!!!

and best of all, Family Fun Time!!!

The New Mom & Drew Tradition...

This year Andrew has really taken on a new interest...jogging in The 100 Mile Club at school. Every week, he runs 3-6 miles. His goal is a medal when he reaches 100 Miles. We decided take part in this years Walk for Kids put on by the 100 Mile Club. Andrew and I jogged 5 Miles in 1 hour! This put Andrew at the 75 Mile mark when he went back to school on Monday and he is now in first place for a medal in his class.

Thank you so much to Nanny & Grandad, Grandma, & Auntie Wendy for sponsering Andrew and his school. We appreciate your support.

Christmas Time...

I can't believe how fast Christmas came and went. Every year we excitedly bring out the decorations just before Thanksgiving and then sadly put them away after the new year. It seems like every year, Christmas time gets more fun. Most likely because with each year the kids understand it more and get more excited.

We told the kids, "Santa has installed tiny web cams that monitor children". So they think he really CAN see if they are good or bad. If misbehaving horribly the Santa Night Light got turned on. That was NOT a favorite item this year. Although it was a GREAT behavior incentive for the boys. I am sure next year it will work for Abigail. You gotta love the innocence of children. Which leads me to Andrew... I recently asked Tony how much longer until Andrew found out where the presents really come from. It saddened us to think about it because we realized that he is growing up so fast. They all have grown so fast over the last year.

Every year I take a photo of the kiddos in their holiday garb. Then I compare how much they have grown and how their looks have changed over the past year. Its amazing how fast they change. Even when they are teenagers and will probably roll their eyes and make a loud huffing sigh...I will still take their holiday photo.