The Great Chase

After a busy week, spending time as a family on Friday evening seemed like the perfect cure for exhaustion!

Matt & I ran while Braden raced through the nature trails on his bike. While this wasn't exactly relaxing, chasing after him must have helped us burn a million calories! A quick break to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors that is just passed our backyard.
He came up with this pose for this photo...looks like a future pro BMXer! Unsure if it was getting too hot or Braden just wanted to show off his tattoo?! He rocks a new, elaborate helmet since he has gotten more adventurous on his bike!

Spring Breaking

April showers? Nowhere in sight! Rather than doing some necessary spring cleaning, Braden and I hit up the beach to enjoy the beautiful Laguna weather and scenery. After Braden's soccer game, we spent the day with his teammates Landin and Keegan.

Braden looks like he's ready to boogie into the waves.

This kid can't stay still! Landin and Keegan were watching for waves, while Braden looks like he's busting a move!
A few shovels, buckets and sand is a perfect combo for three playful boys!

Time for a carwash!

We had such a nice day at the beach that it was hard to convince Braden that we needed to head home. He can twist my arm to head to the beach again soon!

A New Addition?

Matt has warned me that at some point, Braden will want a reptile for a pet. Really, it's more like Matt thinks it will be fun to have another pet, so he'll talk Braden into insisting we get one. I'd give in to the idea, but I just think Pepper and Enzo would be so jealous....

Fortunately, Braden looks a bit unsure about this enormous snake. However, he did come home from the Pet Expo and tried to sell me on the idea of getting one. He assured me it would be smaller than this one...phew!!

Mountain Man

Braden discovered that he enjoys one of Papa and Gramma's pastimes as much as they do. Hiking in the great outdoors in Idyllwild made for a perfect evening activity.

He hiked the trails like a champ! Water bottle? Check. Fanny pack? Check Walking stick? Check. Cheesy grin? Always!

He's got the "I can't wait to push Papa in the stream" look all over that face!

Cheetos are the perfect protein to help power through a hike.

Looks just like his Daddy when he was younger. Full of mischief, but so cute!

Searching for creatures or maybe just looking for a way to get really dirty?

Fanny packs do look a bit cooler when worn around the back.