Our new house

Proud owners of our first home in Ventura.  We checked out the place when escrow closed, a month before we are set to move!
Dad and Ben checking out the new pad


Ben thinks the carpet feels cushy!

Beautiful view out the kitchen window

Hanging out with Granpa Ho-ho, planning our upgrades to the kitchen (new appliances, gas range, staining cabinets...)

Spending time with old friends

Amy is impressed by our garden!

Danny is impressed by the kitchen (or at least the beer fridge)

Kevin prefers the sport court

Hanging in Ventura

Aunt Laura and Elizabeth enjoy the water sports

Vegetable garden gifts

It came with the house

Hope we don't kill it too quickly

Fun summer party!

Triopical-themed parties are a new favorite of Elizabeth's

Ben likes them, too

Thanks, Grandma, for inviting us!

San DIego Fun

Ben gives Annie a smooch by the pool

Loves the summertime!

Grandpa and Elizabeth swim in the beautiful backyard

Del Mar Fair

Ben seems to really like the goats...

and the sheep. Thanks, Grandma for showing him!

Elizabeth found her favorite animal

so stylish!

The chickens look pretty cute, too

Foot massages are fun!

Grandma takes Elizabeth on the teacups (Mommy can NOT do those)

Grandpa gets to have a ride, too. Elizabeth is so adventurous!

Enjoying our backyard

Nice view!Ben is looking good in his hat

Elizabeth shows Grammie the garden. CRAZY!

Uncle Jeremy and Grant are impressed

The Hofer Ranch

Ben visited the Hofer Ranch in Ontario. It already has his name on it. He belongs here!

Cruising the grounds

Dad gives Aunt Jack and Grant a ride
Elizabeth rides along with Grandpa Ho-Ho and Uncle Morgan

Looking good, Ben!

A wonderful celebration for Great-Uncle Phil's birthday

Uncle Paul hosted a wonderful event for all

Hanging with Trouper

Enjoying time in the RV
with his new best friend.
Okay, so maybe Trouper doesn't feel exactly the same way... Here he is trying to escape!

Fun times at Newport Dunes

Friends "Big Ben" and Emily came to visit while we camped at Newport Dunes

So cozy in Grandma and Grandpa's RV

Sibling love

So sweet together!

Hanging with Mommy

Learning to crochet with Mom

Looks like fun!

Big boy Ben

Our little man

at school

in the tub. He is a splasher!!

at the restaurant. He wants to take over the camera like his sister always does:)