Sunday

Aside from our quick trip to Costco (what were we thinking on a weekend) we had a relaxing Sunday at home. While Saturday was full of chores and errands, today was all play dough and barbecues. Lauren got here first feel of the mushy stuff. And also her first taste, yuk! But she and Jack spent almost an hour rolling and poking that dough. Then mommy got to take the new barbecue for the maiden voyage. Tri tip, veggie kabobs and corn. Everything was cooked perfectly thanks to our wonderful new grill. Looking forward to many stress free dinners this summer. Hope you all found some down time this weekend too.

Jack in his foot powered car

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Earth Day

Jack and Lauren had fun celebrating Earth Day at the beach. Jack got to toss around a football in the sand and Lauren, well, she really liked eating the sand :-). Jack looked cool as a cucumber dropping back into the pocket...future quarterback for my Bruins? Maybe!

Quick Video from Easter Sunday

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Bath Time! One More Time

Our kids just love their bath. Notice how Lauren likes to imitate what Jack does. I'm sure they will hate this video when they get older but for now we can all enjoy!

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Slumber Party

We had such a fun day (and a half) with Max! He was staying over while Troy and Nikki attended a fundraiser in Pasadena. It was truly nonstop fun. We played in the backyard and washed the dog (wardrobe change number one). Then we had lunch, colored and took a nap (wardrobe change number two). In the afternoon we rode bikes, drew with sidewalk chalk and played in the jumper wardrobe change number three). Finally, we had dinner on fun plates and took a bath (final change of the day, jammies). Those boys fell right to sleep! I never had to talk to them even once about settling down. This morning we had pancakes and got ready for the Santa Barbara Zoo! Nikki and Troy joined us for a perfect day, complete with a picnic and matching tshirts for the kids :-) I love Spring Break!

Easter Part 52?

OK, I've lost count. We got so many cute photos and had such a fun day. This is our last Easter post, for real! (probably). Could these two be any cuter? This was at our neighbors' egg hunt, and their idea to put the kids in the bucket. Brilliant. Plan on seeing this one on the Christmas card.

Easter Part 2

Somehow we managed to lose one of the hard boiled eggs in the process, but otherwise our hunt was a success! Note to self, chocolates need to be placed in the shade :-). But we all had fun for sure.

Happy Easter from the Fredericks

Lauren is dressed for Easter

Easter Part 1

Easter bunny brought baskets! Unfortunately Mommy didn't remember to take pictures until AFTER the kids opened them. But as you can see from the aftermath, Bunny did a pretty good job. He brought bathing suits and pool supplies, whirlies for the garden, small toys and a bit of candy. Jack loves the transformer and Ninja Legos. Lauren especially likes the little light up, spinning egg. Next post will be the egg hunt. We have two scheduled! One at our house and then our wonderful neighbor Lily invited us to a big search at their house too. This is gonna be fun!

Running - a post from Rob

Okay, I've decided I better start running and exercising in earnest again. The other night Jack was in the bathtub asking Shannon about her boobies. Jack says "I want big boobies like you Mommy". Shannon then explains to him that only girls get boobies. Jack then says "but Daddy has big boobies!"

Doggie Slumber Party

While Grandma, Pa, Auntie Kelsey and Uncle Scott are visiting the Galapagos Islands, Abbi is staying with us. It is kind of like a doggie slumber party in Jack's room tonight. We pulled out the trundle bed and covered it with Ironman sheets. Both dogs climbed right up. I just hope they all fall asleep before midnight.

Touristy

Fun birthday lunch with Julie and all the kids. We went to Ventura Harbor and played tourist in our own backyard. Lunch at the Greek, skee ball at the arcade, and even some cheesy photos :-). This birthday has been super fun so far. Jack and Rob greeted me with cards and coffee this morning. I have a yummy new chicken taco recipe in the crockpot, so the house smells marvelous. And cake in the fridge! Enough said. Only wish my beautiful mother-in-law was here so we could share our birthdays.