Thursday, October 10, 2013

MOMS Club of Patterson, Emergency Services Appreciation Picnic


MOMS Club held a appreciation picnic for our local emergency services personnel. It was a fun event for everyone. 




The fire department (yes, that's Firefighter Josh from Liv's b-day party) built this fun prop especially for our event! How Cool!!



A terrific lunch was shared.



we got to watch a fun and informative K-9 demonstration




and mess around with their cool stuff. 

Monday, October 7, 2013

Diablo Grande Kids Bike Ride



A pack of Diablo Grande kiddos got together for an after-school bike ride and snack. 

Everyone had a great time, we didn't even open the box of bandaids!
Between the parents and children we devoured 2 bags of Oreos, a bag of apples and a bag of nectarines!








We're looking forward to the next neighborhood events! 

A Couple Recent Hikes


cutest explorer ever! 


then on another occasion Olivia joined Jody and I on a hike out the back door. 


Olivia caputuring ther memories in her journal


and with a camera


Here is what she chose: 
 (water treatment facility in the valley below)

(an unusual tree - we almost exclusively see the blue oaks)

(and holding very steady with full zoom, a nearby ranch)

At one point on our rambling... we spotted a deer antler. Then we had our eyes peeled for more... and can you believe it?! nearly 1/2 mile later... we found another... THE MATCH. whoa. 



Many weeks ago the girls and I went for a hike in a neighboring canyon.



I love these kids! 


Dress Up Play Riding Unicorns


There is magic in the air, these day! 


 taking turns... and grooming the mane and tail.


yee-haw! 


cuddles.


Our Beautiful Girls


Getting bigger and bigger! 




Still Playing with Our Food

A couple recent examples where we encourage playing with our food.


We had a family pirate movie night and enjoyed jolly roger pizza bread and pirate booty snack mix... goofy and fun.

Camila enjoyed cutting her quesadilla first to make a space for the salsa bowl. then into more shapes.