National Night Out

Every year our neighborhood participates in National Night Out, which is an event to encourage neighborhood solidarity and prevent crime. Sponsers provide free hot dogs and ice cream, and the organizers put together activities for the kids. Ally was a week old, so we thought it'd be a great "coming out" party for her. We got her all dressed up, but she ended up sleeping through the whole thing! Sophia wasn't too sure what to think about Smokey The Bear. When she saw him, her first response was "Uh.....Mommy, that bear is wearing a belt!"

Like most kids, Sophia loves firetrucks, so she was thrilled to get the chance to see a firetruck up close.

She even got to climb inside! She was shy and didn't say a word when she was in the truck, but she has talked about being in a firetruck every day since then.

Sophia and her buddies had a great time climbing on the firetruck.

We are so fortunate to live in such a tight knit community. Next we need to have an event to kick the skunks out the neighborhood!

Ally's First Condo Trip

Well, our daughter is quickly coming up on 2 weeks old, we figure she was a bit overdue for a trip to our condo in the Lake Tahoe area. What a success! She slept well, ate well, and enjoyed the great outdoors!

Of course, Sophia had a great time too! Here she is on a mountain bike ride with Daddy:

With so many trails nearby, Daddy wasn't sure which way to go. Sophia used some of her Dora the Explorer map-reading skills to help us find our way again!!

She also enjoyed getting off the bike and hiking a bit. It's hard to go far, though, with all the sticks, rocks, and dirt to play in!!

We had such a great time, and Ally really enjoyed her first family hike. Can't wait to go back!