Dust Storm

 The last couple of years we have had some crazy dust storms! This is one that we had a couple of days ago.

 I took this picture right outside my house!

This is a picture that someone I know posted on facebook of the same storm!

 Here is a picture of a dust storm we had last year!

Birthdays!

 July is birthday Month in our house!

 My birthday came first! It was just another day for me until Dan got home.  He brought home these beautiful flowers and a card!  He also got dinner for me so I didn't have to cook! Then we sent my birthday weekend in California.

 Keanan's birthday came next!  We had this fun birthday party planned. Keanan wanted to play outside and have water games.  I had the cake done, all the water balloons filled up, and the water guns ready. Then the morning of the party Keanan woke up sick so we had to cancel it.  Keanan was devastated.  It took me a little bit to calm him down but I told him we would still do his party just another day.  His party still happen but a week and a half later.  It was a lot smaller then Keanan wanted but he still had fun.

 

Family Trip!

Two weeks ago we took our first family vacation in years.  We took the weekend and drove to Vista, California.  Where we stayed with my Aunt Amber.  We didn't do anything touristy but that's alright.  All Keanan wanted to do is go to the beach and that's what we did.  It was a trip for firsts.  Keanan and Olivia's first time going to the beach and Dan and I went snorkeling for the first time.  It end up being just one of those nice relaxing trips!

Day 1

Looking for crabs!

Dan's Girls!

Spending time with cousins at La Jolla Cove!

Day 2

Building a sand castle!

Roasting hot dogs at the beach!

 

 

4th of July

Our 4th of July was that coolest day we have had in a long time.  

We decided to enjoyed the weather by going to the park as a family!  

The kids really enjoyed the firework show this year.  The nice thing about our firework show is that we don't have to go anywhere to watch it.  We just grab a couple of chairs and sit in our driveway.  I'm always amazed at how good our show is, especially for such a small town.  I'm really sad I didn't get any pictures but there's always next year.

Exciting Events!

 Event #1

In the last couple of weeks Olivia decided to potty train herself!  I have always been told that girls are easier to potty train but Olivia proved that wrong for me.  She was so stubborn and wanted nothing to do with it.  I tried everything for a year.  I don't know what change her mind but I'm grateful she is finally potty trained.

 Event #2

Congratulation Dan!  

 This last Friday Dan became a US Citizen! I am so excited for him!  For him it just a paper but for me it means new opportunities for us.   

 Waiting for Dan to come out!