Jetty Island #1

While the summer was still here, Kassie and I hit up Jetty Island. I'd never been and now that I had someone to help with the kids, I thought it might be fun. And! Huge plus- it's free. You can't beat that.

Mason, Kassie and Brighton waiting for the ferry. The trick with free stuff- it's first come, first served so we had to get there about an hour before the first ferry took off.

It wasn't bad waiting. We played and took pictures.

The cute little ferry!

We went when the tide was really REALLY low- like no water at all. So there was a lot of mud which the kids didn't seem to mind.

Ok, I can't add more pictures yet again! Be ready for a few more Jetty Island posts!

Mason Walks

In early August, Mason started taking some steps all on his own. He'd been cruising around holding onto furniture for a while but with a little coaxing, he started walking!

Teasing him with some fun colored jewelry that he normally wouldn't be allowed to play with.

Letting go of Mommy's hand. He's such a big boy.

Taking some unbalanced steps with a rubber chicken, of course. He's already a little joker.

Sawyer looks scared. He's thinking, "What?! He's walking already? Now I've really gotta watch out for this kid."

Backstreet Boys

Yes, this was FOREVER ago. And yes, I've procrastinated long enough- it's time to bite the bullet and catch up on blogging!

I was telling Dale, "I wish I could just start from what I've done this week instead of feeling the pressure of playing catch-up." To which he responded, "So do that." What is he thinking?

The Backstreet Boys concert was in early August. My little sister, Kassie, came with me and my friend Jessica. Jessica and I grew up listening to these Boys so we were VERY excited. (Pictures were taken in the dark and on Kassie's camera, so don't make fun of the bad pictures!)

And of course we made t-shirts. (Hint: They say, "It's gotta be you.)

There were some pretty crazy fans with some awesome signs like this one: BSB=Female Viagra.

And some who came in outfits that NO ONE should ever wear out in public, like this French Maid ensemble. But hey, if you think it's going to get Nick's attention...

Kassie, me and Jessica getting pumped!

We're ready to rock our bodies! We danced through the entire concert. It was awesome.

Some girls behind us threw up. Seriously? Why come to the concert if you have to drink to enjoy it? I just don't get it.

Do you think Nick looks back at old pictures from the Backstreet Boys' early days and says, "What was I thinking wearing my hair like that?"

Whoa! Getting crazy!

They had several themes and costume changes, but I liked this one best. They actually brought out some old dance routines.

More lights and dancing.

Awesome.

Kayak Point #4

More sisterly love.

Being goofy is what we do best, right mom?

Mason is having a great time.

Mason crawling on some logs.

Thanks for letting us tag along Dale. We had fun at the beach!

Kayak Point #3

Sister love.

Me, Brighton, Mason and Kassie.

Brighton and Kassie sharing a precious girl moment.

Dale didn't like shooting into the sun, but I think we got some fun silhouettes.

Kayak Point #2

The kiddos loved taking their shoes off and strolling in the waves. Not so soft on the feet, but worth it.

Mason wasn't sure about this moving water.

A great picture of Kassie, if not for the STINKIN' wind blowing her hair into her face.

Brighton enjoying the waves.

Kayak Point #1

Seriously, the blog gods are out to get me today! Ready for another series of posts!? This one is Kayak Point!

It was a YM/YW activity to go to Kayak Point and eat s'mores. I told Dale he was going to take us along. Who could miss this?

Not a great beach, but still fun to run around.

Brighton loves rocks. She was in heaven, throwing them into the waves.

Looking for a pretty one to throw.

Silver Lake #5

Last one, promise!

Baywatch babe.

We had a lot of fun. Thanks Friends who made it a great afternoon!

Silver Lake #4

He finally got away and had fun in the sand.

Hanging out with friends and learning to share... maybe.

Wait for it...

There we go! And if you look in the top left corner, Mason takes a face dive.

Silver Lake #3

I just love little man! Perhaps his new nickname should be Gordo because Brighton has started calling him Fatty. Oops Mommy! That can't be good.
Kassie getting artistic in her photography.

Me and the Mister.Ok, I wasn't going to put pictures of anyone other than MY family on this, but Nicole, this was just too funny. And, I believe he asked for it.

*ok, don't know what was going on, but hopefully you can see pictures now... let me know.