Summer Fun!

We have seriously been having a blast of a summer. Perhaps because Jackson is old enough to really appreciate it now, or that I'm not working like crazy the way have in past summers and I'm forced to find things to do, but we have been chock full of entertainment all summer long, and it's only half way through. Today we went to the pool and Jackson swam for 2 and a half hours. He is swimming better than some of the 6 year olds at our pool. He dives for toys at the bottom of the pool, swims underwater, jumps in, and basically loves being in the water. It also makes for a great nap :).

These are a few pics from the fireworks and family festival on 4th of July. We spent the day with Tristan, Michael and Krista - a couple hours at the pool, then a picnic and fireworks. Tons of fun!

Jackson - very proud to recognize the letters of his name above on a restaurant.

Oops, we missed June...

But only because we've been having so much fun! Jackson and I spent time visiting with our friends from New Zealand, who we haven't seen in 6 years. We had a blast! Jackson loved hanging with Brooke, Mim and Mike's little girl.

The Dreaded "Kent"rosauras. Jackson was terrified. This was a dinosaur themed park right next to the outlets out on the 10. Mike kindly took the kids to so Mim and I could partake in our favorite past time of retail therapy.

Brooke and Jackson making "paint" out of chalk.

That's Jackson with a Dragon painted on his face, just like the one next to him at Disneyland.

We will miss our Kiwi friends. Hoping we see them again in less than 6 years.