Outside

Rayne is an outdoor girl. She LOVES to be outside all the time. Any time, rain or shine. Posted here are some images from our yard, and the flowers, fruits, and even some friends that surround Rayne every day.

Tricycle

Bubba got her first tricycle a couple of weeks ago. She had been coveting the neighbors bike for some time, so we decided it was time for her own. She got a Radio Flyer in blue, red, and yellow. It fits her very well, and she already kinda gets what the pedals are for, even though she can't quite get it to go yet. She has take a couple of spills already, but she gets right back up and tries again!

Firsts

Wow, what a day. A day of firsts for Rayne. First haircut, first bike, first real Farmer's Market.
It was a great day. We started at the farmer's market, where Rayne sampled fresh doghnuts and met some nice dogs who were bigger than her dad!
Next, we went to Pigtails and Crewcuts (a "creative kids salon") where she sat in a red airplane and watched Finding Nemo while she got her first haircut. I love the way it came out...she looks like such a little lady now.
Check out the before and afters...

After the haircut, we went to get Rayne her very first bike! A beautiful red, blue, and yellow tricycle that fits her just right. She loves it, and we will post pics soon....

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Heat Wave!

OK, more like Heat Ripple. It was almost 90 degrees for over 3 days! That's huge for people is our region of the world.

Rayne really liked all the time she got to be outside. She played in the pool and with her new little fountain toy Grandma Sue got her from dusk until dawn all weeknd.

School

Rayne goes to school 2 days a week. She loves it. Gets to play with a ton of other kids, go for long walks everyday, and just basically be a kid.
The school is fantastic. They have a long table where the kids get to eat lunch and snacks together. They have a short little sink where they learn about handwashing. They have oversized blocks for climbing on, and each room has a great little patio to go outside and play.

Here are some pics from school, taken last week.

Day trip to Seaside

Last weekend the fam jumped in the Cruiser and headed to the Beach. We went to Seaside to play on the beach and go to the Aquarium.

The beach was windy and cold, so we hung out for a little while then hit the promenade. We took Rayne to the Aquarium, where she got to see some fish and a giant octopus. The she got to feed the Sea Lions. She loved it, and clapped and called to them and blew them kisses.

After the Aquarium, We took Rayne to the carousel where she got to ride her first Giraffe.

It was a great day, and I can't wait to go back.

Buggy

Bubba picked up a new word recently. Buggy. In reference to her stroller. She loves going for rides and playing with the buckles. I asked her if she wanted to go to the store, she shook her head and said, loud and clear, "Buggy!". Momentarily confused, it dawned on me, that's what Jason calls just about anything Bubba rides in. So I asked if she wanted to go for a walk in the BOB - that's the stroller. She smiled and said "YEAH! BUGGY!" Then repeated it over and over, mixed with a few DOGGIE!'s until the walk was over.


Btw - I have some great pics to post soon, we just have to get them off the camera. T/C and love to all.