BROOKLYN THE SOCCER STAR

Brooklyn started soccer last week! I know she is going to follow her mother's footsteps and play in college too. We can already tell she's athletically talented and she loves kicking the ball around. I could have never imagined how much I would enjoy watching her do all her little activities.
The first "soccer practice" wasn't exactly what I expected. 30 kids under 3 is really a huge cluster. And its parent participation so really 60 people out in a small space. I imagined a class of 5 and them dribbling through cones, working on throw in techniques {haha}. She had a blast none the less. She has been asking to play soccer all week now, I just love it!

Babies at the beach

Rio del Mar. 

This is a magic toddler beach with a warm, shallow, wave-less river that pours into the ocean. All the perks of being at the beach except we don't have to worry about the waves knocking anyone down or hearing how cold the water is. 

I feel so lucky to live only 45 minutes from so many beautiful beaches, we plan to take full advantage all summer long :)  

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day to my baby daddy, papa and grampy! We all love you so very much! 

GILROY GARDEN WITH THE TOOLSONS

I really, really love Gilroy Gardens. Its like a peaceful, toddler friendly, short lined Disney World. The whole park is filled with trees to give the effect of a garden, it feels magical to me. Rob and I bought season passes and were able to each bring a friend free last Saturday. We invited our good friends the Toolsons. Ty and Brooklyn are best buds and had a blast together. I can't wait to go back! 

^^always trying to pull her hat off

^^swing ride with my sweetheart. another benefit of going with friends ;)