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I feel like I am never going to get caught up on blogging. Every now and then I will do a quick post with pictures that are in my camera waiting to be shared. Sounds like a good idea right? Blog time is totally different than real time, I don't know how that is possible but it is. Surely I am not alone, right? So my wheels are turning for a weekly post from "the past" I will even make a cute button so you can play and link up...fun right? Yep, I am cool like that.

So here is the ONE picture we have from our weekend away in Monterey. Yep, one picture. Why do we never take the camera out unless the kid is with us? Weird. Sorry it's not great, it is what it is and I am who I am. My hair is flat, the sun is in our eyes and a stranger is taking our picture...I always feel funny smiling for strangers...am I alone?

It was a beautiful weekend...perfect weather, lovely wedding on the beach and time with my husband...happily ever after indeed!

of course the camera came out once we got to Hollister to see my niece and nephews...here is Brock, torturing his favorite Auntie. He is a ninja, and he has some stealthy moves.
here is some video of Brock "going ninja on Uncle Paul"...hilarious...

Big Daddy decided he wanted to learn how to skateboard. Our nephews were happy to show him some moves. Garrett wisely offered a helmet and some pads for his knees and elbows. Big Daddy refused...bad idea. Zachary showed him how to do an ollie (is that how you spell it?) Big Daddy tried it...epic fail. (clickety the pic to biggefy)

here is some video of the kids and Uncle Paul/Big Daddy skateboarding...good stuff.

I could spend all day in the sunshine soaking up the goodness of these kids. In fact we went back the following weekend. This time we brought Jordan with us. It was great to have so much time with my family. My folks are home from their mission now and we got to spend a lot of time basking in their awesomeness. I can't wait to get back over the hill for more!!

Lastly a video that highlights a poor parenting moment on my part. Hey, it happens. I was clearly not paying attention and towards the end you see someone get shoved/fall off their bike. I didn't "see" it until I was watching this video but I did "hear" it and my response to the screaming was, "I hope you are being kind to each other" (FAIL! Oh well). Clearly kindness was not flowing that sunny afternoon. oooops...

I DID pick up some germies while I was there. I have had a sore throat and congestion for a few days...lots of sleep for me. My mom knew this might happen, since my immune system is compromised right now. She had me take this stuff from Whole Foods called Kick Ass Immune (secretly, I think my mom likes saying the word ass, she is naughty like that). Anyway I took it and wow...I have never licked a cows butt before but after taking that I know what one tastes like. GROSS. But she says it REALLY works...I guess I will never know. Ever.