Monterey, California

During our trip to California, we went to Monterey and Carmel for a couple of days. The boys loved the Monterey Bay Aquarium with the new Sea Horse exhibit. We had fun playing on the beach and walking down Cannery Row. We had a great couple of days except when Ian dove off the hotel bed and hit his head on the nightstand. He had a bump (size of a golf ball) for nearly 3 days. He is fine, but he sure gave us a scare.The tempature was about 62 one day and 67 degrees the other day.We had fun spending the day at the Aquarium.Here is Hayden playing in the play area dressed up like a fish. Hayden was looking for seals. We loved the popcorn shrimp and bucket o' fries.Sailboats at Fisherman's Warf.

Hayden's 6th Birthday

Hayden turned six on July 6th. He is such a big boy now. We celebrated Hayden's birthday first with his friends with a pool party at our rec center. We had a Star Wars birthday with a pull-apart cupcake cake. We played a game "Help Restore Order to the Galaxy!". Hayden loved counting all the points and giving the winning team their prizes. We then went to California and Hayden had a birthday party at Nana's house. Nana had a Star Wars pull-apart cupcake cake too. Hayden loved playing with his cousins. And finally, we went to Grandma's house and Hayden had more birthday cake and had a great time playing with waterguns. Thanks to everyone who spent time with Hayden on his birthday. You made this year very special for him. This year cannot be beat!


Birthday Party at Grandma's house. Hayden loves his Star Wars movies.

Birthday Party at Nana's house. Hayden loved seeing all of the DaCosta kids (except Devin and Danielle- we miss you both).Left to right; Christian, Hayden, Nana, Ian, Sage, and Jade.Hayden loved playing football with his cousin Christian.Cousin Sage does silly faces.Hayden and Ian decided to do some too.


We gave Hayden his first party with his friends at the rec center pool. He loved it!

4th of July Celebration

We went to California to visit our family and friends. We went to Pete's brother's house to celebrate the 4Th of July. We had a great time spending quality time with our family. We had a BBQ and 4Th of July treats. Hayden and Ian participated in fireworks for the first time. They loved the sparklers. It was great to have one-on-one time with the DaCosta family. Thank you Andrew and Tiffany for having us. We love you guys! Cousin Sage loves fireworks too.Ian and cousin Jade had fun playing with her dog, Soda Pop.We are home of the brave!

T-Ball Continues

Hayden has decided this year that he really likes T-Ball. His coach says he really has a talent when it comes to getting the ball. He charges for the ball every time as some other children back away from it. I guess it is time to take him to a professional game. He is really getting into sports and wants to try everything. As last year he only wanted to play soccer.Waiting to bat. Hayden loves catching the ball and throwing it to the bases.Ian played with Iley's sister, Landri.