Hours and Hours in the Car

It sounded great to make all these little trips in the car but man was it exhausting. We dealt with the many personalities of Jilliann...crying, laughing, sleeping. Never a dull moment in the car!

Final Destination - BEACH!!

We spent the last leg of our trip at the beach in Oxnard with my Dad and Susan. It was relaxing to have no plans...just enjoy the beach. We went walking and swimming and caught loads of sandcrabs. PaPa took Austin fishing (no luck there either) and Jilliann and I took Mother/Daughter photos on the beach. We had an afternoon with family (Brian, Val, Ian and his fiance Chelase) and enjoyed a great meal together. Jilliann was quite enamored with her cousin Ian as he serenaded her with his guitar. As much as I like vacations I was ready to get home.

Vacation - Legoland

Now we headed to San Diego to stay with our very gracious friends Julie and JayCee Nix. They live in a beautiful home in San Marcos with their 4 kids (Makayla 15, Tyler 10, Jaylie 4, and baby Jase 4 months). Nothing like 9 kids in one house. We went to Legoland and had a blast. Justin and Christian had been dying to go there so we all packed up and headed out there for the day. Julie made us all kinds of incredible dinners and we spent an afternoon swimming in her sister Jamie's pool (who lives 14 houses away). We are so lucky to have great friends.

Vacation - Big Bear

We headed to Big Bear for some relaxation and fishing. We rented a boat and jet ski one day and spent all day on the lake. The water was cold but the boys swam anyway and jumped off the rocks. I drove the boat around while John was on the jet ski...nursing Jilliann too of course! We STILL didnt catch any fish. I dont know what we are doing wrong but we have no luck there. Maybe next year.

Vacation - California Adventure

The next day we hit California Adventure. It was much hotter. But, we got there right when it opened and we rode the Tower of Terror first. Austin could hardly wait. Justin had to brave all his courage to get on it and Christian will do anything. We stayed until closing and watched the electrical parade. We were completely exhausted but poor John had to suck it up and drive to Big Bear after our day ended.

Summer Vacation - Disneyland

We started our vacation in Disneyland. The weather was nice and the kids had a blast. We rode every ride and some more then once. We waited in the longest line of 1 hour at the end of the night for the new Nemo submarine ride but Jilliann didnt make it through. She was exhausted....so was I. She loved "Small World" and danced with a huge smile on her face the whole time. I cried. We had a great day.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July. We went to the Anthem Park for all the festivities. We had lots of fun on all the slides and water things. The fireworks were beautiful and all the kids loved them. We were joined by Grammie and Grandpa and Bailey for a little while. Jilliann loves the puppy. She was very happy to see him there. She wore her new squeaky shoes that Uncle Doug and Aunt Shelia sent her. Yes, they squeak with every step. Thanks guys!!!

Free Haircut!

Ok...it was free so I cant say much. Darn! I was cutting with an attachment and the attachment fell off and I didnt notice. At least it was only one swipe before I saw it. I asked if I should shave his whole head or let it grow. He chose to let it grow. Guess I will be buying him a few hats. Thank God he is not old enough to really care yet. Can you imagine if I did this to Austin?? Johnny was next in line and was VERY nervous but his was fine. I only seem to do this stuff to Justin. Poor guy!

Austin turns 13!!

Happy Birthday Austin!! I cannot believe he is 13. We had a party on Saturday evening that was lots of fun. Austin received many wonderful gifts. He was, however, not happy that I put a naked picture of him on his cake. He didnt see the humor in it like I did.

New Camera

We got a new camera because our old one stopped working. Luckily it was under warranty so we returned it and got a totally different one. These are some pictures I took today playing around. The last one is of Jilliann with a big ole bump on her noggin. This girl is so rough. She fell in Baskin Robbins and whacked her head on the chair. Good thing we don't have any pictures scheduled for her any time soon. Don't worry...I have already had several people volunteer to call Child Services!

Graduation

John and I and Jilliann headed out to the East Coast to see Brandi graduate from High School. It was a quick trip but an important one to make. She looked very happy and we are so proud of her. She plans on going to a local college in the fall and getting a certificate in surgical technician school. Way to go Brandi!!!

Joys of swimming

John came home today only to be pushed in the pool by our beloved Austin! The umbrella had flown into the pool from the wind and as John leaned over to get it Austin snuck behind and pushed him in. Thank goodness John had already removed him walled and electronic gizmos. Austin was so proud! Kodiak is also enjoying the pool. He jumps in whenever he get a chance and swims around like a pro. And yes...that is Justin in his tighty whiteys. God forbid they actually take time out to put on their swim suits!!

And then there was grass...

Well well well!! Life is good in the Fueller house. Our pool is done and we are swimming daily, the grass is in so we actually see green outside, the rocks are in so there is no more mud and dust and the kids only have 3 days left of school. Yeah. We are so enjoying our backyard. John and I sat out in the swing after the kids went to bed last night and marveled at the finished product. We still need to plant trees and shrubs but it is too hot now so we will wait until the fall or maybe even next spring. Depends on if we can find a money tree (haha). Again...we must say we are blessed beyond compare. Now you can come visit, even in the summer, and enjoy our oasis in the desert!