AJ's 25, Man Alive!

Well, it's been 3 months and a summer filled with fun. Don't worry, I don't plan on catching you all up, I'm just going to start with yesterday...sound good?:)

My brother AJ got to come out to Cali from Nashville for his birthday, so he and my parents drove down yesterday to spend the day with us. Since the kids have been bouncing off the walls lately (thank goodness school started today, or mommy might have checked herself into the looney bin), it was perfect timing for them to come! The day was a beautiful 80 degrees and the beaches at Tamarack were not crowded. We picked up some sammies at Vons and headed on down...we're only .97 miles from the beach, you know...

The day couldn't have been more relaxing. The kids frolicked in the water with Uncle AJ, (Dane even had a good wipe out on his boogie board!) grandma and grandpa napped, read books, took pictures...it was nothing short of bliss. Alana even took a short nap so mommy could go and play with the boys a bit!

After a few hours at the beach, we headed back to the house to clean up and let the kids rest. We decided to head to one of our favorite family restaurants in Oceanside called Dominic's. It's such a fun little Italian place on the harbor and it's great for kids! Noisy? A bit...but a perfect place to end the visit. Wine, pizza, pasta, family...it doesn't get any better. I wish everyone could've been there, but alas...

AJ, thank you for spending your big day with us! Hope you enjoyed yourself thoroughly and made memories you can take with you to Nashville and hold close to your heart. We love you and Happy 25th Birthday!

(Thanks again to dad for the pics, and to the drunk guy outside of the restaurant who took our group shot!)

Mike and I don't remember the last time we saw Ryan eat as much as he did this night. It was awesome!

Such a great pic of grandpa and grandma. Thanks, Mikey:)

The kids aren't sure about the drunk guy taking our pic, but the adults are definitely having a good laugh about it!

My Asian friends approved my dad's caption, so we're all good.

Sibs in Cribs

Over the last few months, I've taken quite a few pics of the kids. Just hangin' out, doing their thing. It's been so adorable watching the boys get to know Alana and take her under their wing. They are both so precious with her and take care of her so well. I was sure we'd have a problem with Ryan, but he has surprised me more and more with his tenderness towards her. I can only see this getting better and better. You'll see this in the pictures for sure. She is a blessed little girl.

Also in March, we had our annual La Costa Moms Egg Hunt at La Costa Canyon Park. It was so much fun seeing all the kiddos run around like crazy trying to grab all the eggs within reach. Having the older kids wait around for the younger kids to be done is quite challenging, but I think it was another successful year! :)

Take care everyone and stay tuned for more Roblee blogs!

I found Ryan in Alana's crib when I heard him on the intercom. Ah Ryan:)

Westsiiiiiide...

A little time with Granddad.

Hmmmm....

I had gone to put Alana down and came back to a chair, pulled up to the counter. Never good.

Ryan had gotten the cheese out of the fridge and tried to cut it. After he failed at cutting, he just went at the cheese like a rodent. That's my Ryan, and I'm getting a "Mother of the Year" award.

I was having fun with my hair to see what Alana looks like as a blonde. LOL!

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The boys!

Look at that curly hair:)

Great trip to the dentist!

I have a feeling I'll be seeing her like this when she's 16...

Easter basket hats!

Ryan and his best bud Christopher getting ready to hunt!

Ryan. Alone. Eggs. Nuff said.

Devon and Dane...tradish egg hunt pic:)