Don't try this at home

Let me explain how this happened. I was working on Tamara's playhouse and was up in her loft. I asked Robert to help me down so I got on his shoulders. Well, Tamara saw this and started screaming "Sube Cuello Mama" (let me get on your shoulders Mama). What? I thought. Are you kidding? But she was determined. So we did what she asked and gave it a shot. Its a lot harder than it looks especially when the photographer took soooooo long to get a good picture.

Things kids make you do!

Day at the pool

It was so hot today, we went over to the pool and took a dip. Thank you Nino's.


3 generations.



Tamara and her Abue.

Sube cuello

Tamara's favorite pass time is to be on top of her Papa's shoulders. She is always asking to "Sube Cuello Papa"..... English translation "Put me on top of your shoulders dad". It doesn't sound that cute in English, sorry.

The Redwood

Unfortunately, Robert and I don't get to go out too much these days. Tamara keeps us busy doing kid-friendly activities. But today, Tamara was at a sleep-over at Grandma's so we went out the Dave's bar, the Redwood. Its a pretty cool bar/lounge right smack in the middle of downtown. It's got a pirate theme and specializes in delicious beers. We had a great time.



The entrance.


Us.


Robert & Niveet


Robert trying to climb the rope ladder. I think he really thought we were on a pirate ship.


The decor.


More decor.


The Beer.

Zoe-sitting

Sadly, poor little Malena has not had many friends to play with recently. Luckily, Steve & Christina had to leave town so Zoe stayed with us. Malena and Zoe had a great time. Zoe is a ball hog so Malena had a tough time trying to get the ball out of Zoe's mouth.

Im going to get that ball!



Zoe is contemplating...should I go right or left?



Poor Malena just cant get that ball!



Ok, never mind, I'll just run.



You can't catch me!






Phew! We are tired. But Zoe still wont release that ball.








Bye kids, off to Dinner.

Visiting friends

Tamara and I decided to take a trip out to the valley and visit our friends. We first stopped in Porter Ranch where we visited Kavita and Gia. Tamara and Gia had a great time playing together whild Kavita and I tried to catch up. We then left to visit Gina, Cameron and Cole in Stevensons Ranch. Unfortuantely, by the time we arrived, Tamara was tired and was not up for playing with anyone. Lesson learned, only AM visits.


Gia & Tamara posing for the camera.



Peek a boo!



Pretending to sleep, how cute!



Tamara likes to act like a mommy.



Cameron & Tamara (a civil moment)



Tamara & Cole

4th of July

We spent the 4th at Rosalba & Damians in Oceanside. We had a nice time relaxing, swimming and enjoying great food.


Tia Rosalba having to dish out money for the wishing fountain.



Cheeeeese!




Tamara & Papa time.