Labor Day Campout

We had to squeeze in one camping trip.

Clarice started the fire with some hot coals and paper.

The campground had a playground.... yea!

 Pizza, salad, and marshmallows for dinner.

"I am building a stone thing (altar) so I can pray to God."

Helping make breakfast.

This campground has equestrian camping on site. It was fun to see lots of people trotting around on their horses.

While my husband and sister were competing on the monkey bars what do you think Hailey was doing?

Meet Hailey. I had really strong opinions about the kids not being married too young... I have had a complete change of heart since I have had Hailey. I tell myself all the time that Hailey is a romantic at heart. This is her personality. She was like this in the pre-earth existence. It is hard to accept the truth sometimes. I cannot convince her boys are gross. That didn't work.  I can help her but I cannot control her every move.

Do you see the grip Ethan has got on her hand?

He was a very polite and nice boy.

The end of summer.

One little person is great; two is even better!

Having a snack outsides while waiting for Hailey to wake up from a nap. 

Our Turkish neighbors recently invited us to come to a Ramadan feast after sundown and a Turkish birthday party.

We love the exposure to different cultures and people here in Los Angeles.

Having a good moment.

A not-so-good moment.

A weekend at the beach.

The water was so sparkly.

Be careful with those little ones.

Evan wasn't so sure about that cold water... but was okay as long as Daddy held him.

I have never known my father to be caught anywhere without a book. 

Building a fort.

Where have Hailey and Evan gone? Do you see them?

They were hiding in the hole.

Evan has had enough for one day.

Steve is the fun parent.

Evan just wanted to shake the umbrella and climb on my dad...so much for reading.

Steve wanted a break.... and then Evan decided he would make a good trampoline.

On Labor Day we headed to a different beach down in Malibu where we watched some dolphins swim really close to shore.

Enjoying a cookie... even if it is sandy.

Hailey wanted to help dry Evan off.

You need one person to build... 

...and one to destroy.

There were lots of things to find hidden at the tide pools.

Like starfish.

See the little white crab?

Hailey wanted to ride the boogie board down the sand dune.

And now, time to go home.