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. 

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. 

First Rain of the Season