Levi's 1st Overnight

A couple weeks ago we got the call: Levi was officially invited to spend the night at Grandma & Grandpa Lockridge's house all by himself. We talked about it, we packed up his bag, and met Grandma & Grandpa in Turlock for the drop off. He was so excited! Mommy and Daddy and Caleb headed home for a low key, one child night and day and then we eagerly picked up Levi at dinner time after he had a full, fun day in Atwater. Success!

Grandpa & Levi went to the Home Depot for a kid's class. He got to keep his cool apron and he made a ring toss game!

They went to the Merced Zoo and fed the goats.

Lots of cuddles and stories with Grandma.

Lots of uninterrupted-by-his-younger-brother story time with Grandpa. 

He's still talking about getting to go "all by himself." Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Lockridge!!!

Labor Day Cabin Trip

This past Labor Day weekend, we headed up the mountain to the cabin for a little cousin time in the great outdoors. It was a little smoky because of the Rim Fire but it didn't stop us from getting outside and having lots of fun!

Caleb is beginning to have blankie withdrawals on blankie washing day. 

Uncle Bryan let us borrow his truck because it would have been a tight squeeze in our white car. Thanks!

The "big kids" had an extra special time because they got to have a slumber party in the basement and they got to go fishing with the Daddies. They're getting so big!

Labor Day weekend at the cabin wouldn't be the same without a trip to the lake. Ashley pulled the "little boys" around and around until they tipped out. Good thing for floaties! :)

Playing in the sand.

Caleb and Charlie

While the "big kids" swam in the pool Mommy & Caleb had some sand castle time.

It wouldn't be a cabin trip without a little movie night. Here are all the boys, cleaned up and ready for some 'Cars' time.

Thanks Bottoms cousins for another great trip! We love that our kids can grow up together just like we did! :)

Disneyland

We made a quick trip to Southern California to visit Papa while Daddy was at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. The boys did great! 

First ride of the day: the tram ride from the parking lot!

Neither park was too crowded, even though we were there on a Saturday in August, so we were able to meet both Mater and McQueen and we never waited more than 20 minutes for a ride. That definitely helped keep the boys spirits up!

The "Harden" girls.

This trip Caleb spent most of it awake (rather than napping in the stroller like previous trips) so he got to ride a lot of new-to-him rides. After each one he would yell, "YAY!" and clap his hands.

The carousels are still a bit hit and this boy can "do it by himself!"

Highlight of the day: riding in the caboose of the train!

Even though the office was closed, we snuck over to Oakley and had a photo op on the tank. Go USA!

Disneyland is always a hit and this trip was no exception. And it is only more fun as the boys get older and enjoy it more and more! 

Summer Wrap Up

School's back in session, our favorite teachers are busy during the day and we have some time on our hands again. Here's a quick photo dump of our end of summer fun:

We drove up to SF to visit Auntie Sarah for lunch.  She has a pretty nice view!

They wanted to be pirates!

Levi had his 3-year-old check up and they had him wear this cool gown, so guess who wanted in on the action.

Levi is getting so big and doing so many fun things. I told him to be careful and he looked at me with a straight face and said, "it's ok mom, I'll take it real easy." Silly boy.

Auntie Sarah left her car in Modesto so Grandma & Grandpa took the kiddos for a drive. Highlight of the summer for sure!

These boys love their Papa. And swimming. And playing baseball. But mostly their Papa!

This silly, cheesy boy is always good for a laugh.

Waiting for cookies is so hard!

We took a quick trip to the Fresno Zoo with some good friends. Good thing Kambria has brothers so she knows how to put up with our craziness!

Levi & Kambria

Watching Daddy play softball is always a favorite activity in our house. We have to wear our baseball shirts, bring out hats and gloves and sit right behind home plate. Go Dave!

And I'm not sure if you know, but we have a space ranger at our house!