3 shirts later

Three shirts in thrashed from spit up in the course of 45 minutes

Mini Golf w Pop Pop L

Summer Coming to a Close

We are not really sure that the summer ever came to NorCal (or all of the California coast for that matter).  Pacifica, is not exactly Bay Watch during the summer months but this year was brutal weather wise.  But with the arrival of Finn and prepping for the big move, it didn't leave us much time for the outdoors.    We did get a few nice days early on where we were able to bust out the pool and roll down to the beach a couple of times.  We took the our annual trip to San Diego a bit later this summer and called out extra support from DeeDee and cousin Grace to help Mom while Dad was traveling for work. 

Along the way this summer, we saw O make some significant strides in swimming, riding his bike and getting rad on his skateboard (here we come X-Games) We also watched in amazement how he mastered every video game he owns. 

Tomorrow, Owen starts kindergarten!  And Tess will rule the roost during the day time (not that she doesn't regardless of who is around).  Tessa's talk, while still hard to decipher, made great improvements (...so now we can understand what her tantrums are about!)  She is definitely has turned into her own little person. 

Even though the weather wasn't the greatest - It's been another good summer with lots of changes and more to come.

2 Months and Smiling Big

Playing Together

Figure at some point we will need proof that Owen and Tessa were "playing together"

Welcome Finn Richard Loughery

June 15, 2010 2:06 pm 7.14 pounds

Waiting for Number Three

The posts have been a little slow over the last couple of months with the new job and getting ready for number 3 to arrive (Tuesday!!!).  

The spring seemed to rush by but we did manage to have some fun and a visit from Grandpop Loughery who was able to catch one of Owen's rookie season t-ball games.

As we get ready for number 3 to arrive, we have all been doing this in our own way...
Kim, nesting (read we needed a new carpet)
Owen, remaining steadfast (read more interested in his video games and playing to be bothered with the hoopla)
Tess, making sure all of the baby's things are in order (read stealing his baby blanket and toys that have been set aside for him and practicing her annunciation of the word "mine")
Dad... well I am not sure it has hit me yet and I am not sure what to expect.  I didn't know what to expect with number one and I know 3 will be 3 times the work... but something tells me it will be more than 3 times the fun!

Owen's Preschool Graduation Speech & Dance

Short clip from Owen's big day graduating from Building Kidz (20 years to the weekend after his dad graduated from HS) and his big break dance.

O Testing out the surf

Slow to Wake

When it comes to waking up for school, the only difference b/t Owen and a 16 year old -  is 11 years.   

Dad (softly speaking): Owen.... Owen.... Owen...
Owen (grumbling): What. 
Dad: Time to get up buddy.
Owen: Do I have to go to school for a full day today?  Isn't it summer yet?

Flying T-Rex

Flying T-Rex
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Owen flying his kite that was sent to him from Grandpop Bill.

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball from Rick Loughery on Vimeo.

If you click on the link above you can see the video in a larger screen

Tessa not so happy

Tessa not so happy
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

The best thing about this picture is the blue stool next to Owen. Tessa brought this stool out to climb up so she could see what Owen was eating. Owen was eating ice cream because O finished his dinner. Tessa didn't touch hers. It was a long and grueling battle but some how mom and dad prevailed. In fact, about 30 minutes later Tess started eating her dinner so she could get to the ice cream.

Owen Opening Day at T-Ball

Sliding at the pool

Big step tonight for O at swim class!

Tessa's first romp in the Gym

Sat, 27 Feb
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Following in mom's footsteps

Welcome Dee Dee

Welcome Dee Dee
Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Happy BDay Evie

Tahoe Winter Vacation

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Originally uploaded by rick loughery

Great time up in South Lake Tahoe. Tess wasnt too big of a fan of the snow but she did do some sledding. And Owen loved his first time snowboarding.

A rainy holiday

Good for collecting worms (Owen)
Good for collecting rocks (Tessa)