Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Beach Trip

We took trip down in LA last weekend to visit Redondo Beach, a new one for us. We spent three days at their various parks, beach, and lagoon area.

The first day we went to the beach and pier area. Ryan was not overly impressed and wanted to stay in his stroller most of the time. I think that maybe the waves and ocean sounds were a bit overwhelming. The surf was high that day too, so being on the beach was pretty close to the action.









Trevor took to it pretty quickly. He didn't really want to go too close to the water but enjoyed the sand and sand play.




My view when lounging


Trevor running over the whale

The second day was a visit to the park and then the rest of the day at the Seaside Lagoon--an enclosed area with a man made lagoon. New parks are always very exciting and the boys enjoyed playing in non-wave water. We managed to stay pretty much the entire day at the lagoon. Ryan and Trev both managed to get naps in mid day and we left just before closing time.


We all live in a yellow submarine




Ryan likes big boy swings now and Trev was excited about flying high


Trevor and John constructing the 'mini lagoon'






After lunch lounging


Trevor laughing at his own hilarity because he brought John Ryan's shoes instead of his own--he cracks himself up (who would he get that from...)

John taught Ryan this game where he wacks people on the head with an empty water bottle. Then Trevor woke up and Ryan decided to play with Trevor... not as funny to all participants.






Whack the mommy



And another park on the last day...

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Kern Preserve

Here's some pictures from a trip up to the Kern preserve and then Kernville. It's the second time we've been up to the preserve, the first back in March with Bill and Jackie. Trevor was a bit dismayed as we pulled in the parking area because he "already did this hike" and "there's no mountain". He soon switched to appreciating the tall grass and birds flying around.


Ryan found a stick and is taking the lead


Trev quietly observing a bird











Trevor in the swishy grass


Go Trevor Go


Ryan likes fries and ketchup at the brewery

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Batter Up!

Ryan T-ball photo mantage... taken by John











And the boys playing ball a few weeks back... we're still working out the details with Ryan