A Knack for Knitting...

Thanks for teaching me how to knit, Jack.

I think I kind of have the knack.

My first scarf is done.

It was actually a lot of fun.

I like the cable in the middle.

But it makes the scarf curl up a little.

That's okay. It's my first big project.

Next challenge? Maybe a baby blanket.

"Happy Birthday to Jean - Cha Cha Cha"

Thanks for taking great pictures while Strawberry Picking, Jen. Here are some great shots from the fields.

Jasmine made a yummy strawberry cheesecake for dessert.

Sisters :)

Ice cream please...

Father's Day Weekend and Michael and Kate's Aprons

Derek and Mikey went to the Tiger's Game last Saturday night. Derek got the tickets (2) from work - First Base Line, 4 Rows up. I decided to stay home with Katie and NOT have one or two children sit on my lap in 85 degree heat.

Father's Day morning, we took a nice walk to the school/park and flew a kite. Derek and Mikey had fun with the kite. Katie was trying to chase them, but fell down every 3 or 4 steps while running. I just followed them around with a camera.

Just a few fun shots from the park.

Here's my latest projects! Mikey and Katie's aprons... painting aprons - like grandpa's :)

Mikey picked out his fabric. He wanted something red.

Here's the fabric I used for the aprons.

I used wrapping paper for making my patterns.

(Ooops)

Here's the finished product!

Here are the kids modeling their new painting aprons.

Mikey got out the finger paints before I got Katie's apron done. Good thing the finger paints are washable and non-toxic. The first thing Katie did was stick her finger in the red and eat it.

Sting at the Hollywood Bowl :) -- June 15th, 2010

Robert and me, minutes before the show started.
First song -- "If I Ever Lose My faith in You"
Second song -- "Englishman in New York"
Woo hoo!

Royal Symphony Orchestra of London, plus huge video screens that moved! Sting is below and to the right of the conductor.

Close-up of the screen.

Ice Cream Truck Treat

Mikey got a fudgecicle off the Ice Cream truck lastnight. It was his first time to get a treat from it. It got VERY drippy and he didn't want to finish it anymore. Next time he wants a lollipop instead. Hmm... off the ice cream truck???

13th Anniversary -- Dodgers Game!

Happy Anniversary!

First Big League baseball game for Lucas -- what a rush!

Mister Hamm

Great family photo -- so much fun!

We caught a foul ball in the top of the 7th inning! Well, we didn't actually CATCH it. The ball was headed about 10 rows above us, out of our reach, but then we got a lucky bounce -- right into Lucas' seat! Then I smothered it with my hands... Yay! Happy Kiddies!