Summer at the boardwalk--time to check out some rides!  Matty and Zoe had a blast:

Juliet and her friend Mia getting hungry for dinner!

Mia!

Juliet!

Hooray--the pizza is here:

Patiently Waiting

Matty and his friend Zoe were patiently waiting for dinner...or plotting something...

Tough Life

Juliet literally passed out after a day at the beach--she just couldn't take it any longer.  Thanks to Aunt Susie for providing a comfy pillow until Mommy finished packing the car!!

HBD Brendan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDAN!!!  

WISHING YOU ALL THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT 

BEING 5 HAS TO OFFER!

How to Keep 6 Kids Quiet

Patiently waiting to hit the beach...or mesmerized by Despicable Me...one of those two...

Brendan, Mia, Matty, Zoe, Juliet, and Ryan

Mia, Matty, Zoe, and Juliet

Blowin' In the Wind

One of Juliet's favorite birthday gifts is the pink elephant ball popper.  Most of the time she enjoys stuffing random toys down the trunk (blocks, toy spoons, cars, etc), but yesterday she discovered that she likes to have the air blow in her face.  Feel that wind in your hair, baby!

Juliet's Glasses

Juliet keeps her sunglasses on for about a minute.  I love her expression when she gets them off of her face--"what are you trying to do to me, mom??"

Sunglasses? Check!

This cool dude is all ready for swim class!  Matty needs to have his shades in place before going out in that summer weather!  <shades are replaced by goggles when swim class begins>

Everyone loves rocket pops!

Matty's turn!  His favorite part about eating a rocket pop is that it turns his tongue different colors.  Super cool...

Editor's note:  Neither Matty, nor Juliet manage to eat anything past the blue area on the rocket pop. :-)

Rocket Pop

Juliet tried her first rocket pop for dessert last night--she appears to be a fan!  She had a great time eating that popsicle!  Yum...

Color Fun

Matty and Juliet sitting at the table patiently waiting to color. 

Matty is saying "cheese" here. 

Juliet playing with her sticker

Birthday Party Fun

Matty and Juliet had a great time celebrating some friends birthdays over the weekend--Happy Birthday to Mia and Zoe!

Matty giving Mia a hug:

 Juliet looking cute:

Growing Matty

Matty hanging out at the beach house this year:

 

Matty last year--he looks so young here!

 

Just Chillaxin'

Juliet just chillaxin' at the beach house:

Juliet chillaxin' at the beach house last year:

What is so funny??

Juliet laughing at a silly joke.  Or maybe just laughing at the outfit Mommy picked out. 

Pajama Picture

Every year so far, we have taken a picture of the cousins in their pjs at the beach.  Here is this year's shot:

PJ 2011:

How many people fit in one chair?

Matty and Brendan sharing a chair at the beach house while watching a little TV.

 Now, everyone join the picture!  Juliet and Ryan get in on the silliness!

Brief Couch Break

Finally!  Some nice weather on the weekend and a little free time for to hit up the shore!


Juliet and Ryan taking a break on the couch together...

 Juliet looking for more trouble to get into...

Reading is Fun-damental

Juliet likes to sit and "read" her books.  A great way to start the morning!

Matty wants to get in on the action, too.  If there is a camera out, he wants to make sure you get a picture of him, too!!

3 1/2

I couldn't resist.  Saturday was Matty's half-birthday.  Why not make a cake??  Happy 3 1/2 Matty!!