A day at the Beach !!

Yesterday we went to the beach after Niko got off work so Zach could learn to use his new skim board and Zara could play with Megan (they were camping). We got a late start but it was a perfect afternoon. Everybody had FANTABULOUS TIME!!
 
Zach learning how to use his board
 
Zara and Megan playing in the water
 
Niko relaxing after a long morning at work.. and playing with Zach's board

Can you beileve 16 !!!!!

 

Thursday was Zach's 16th birthday. We started the day with pancakes and ended with some lobster. We promised Zach that he could have lobster for his birthday so off we all went to Le Chen for dinner. He got driving school, a skim board and a tv for his room. I think it was a good day. He had a great day. I can't believe he is 16..

TOMRROW ..... ZACH'S BIRTHDAY !!!

I can't believe that tomorrow is his 16th birthday... It has gone by so fast. We have had many ups and downs, laughs and tears.. but he is turning into the most wonderful young man.. I can't wait for tomorrow at 5:30 he is offically 16. Just two more years and he will be on his way into the world. Happy birthday to my MISCHEIF!!!

BATH TIME

 
After the beach the girls were off to the ranch to give Gypsy a bath. They had the best time playing in the water on a very hot day. I have to say I love Zara's horse washing outfit. After the girls cleaned Jill's stall and fed all the horses. It was a perfect end to a perfect day. Once we got home Zara crashed with exhaustion.

BEACH DAY !!

 
Last Monday we surprised the girls with a beach day instead of school. I had just given zara the you can't miss school without a good reason speech the night before, when Lisa called and said lets take the girls to the beach. How can I send her when both her besties would be at the beach. So off we went all 8 of us. We had the best day ! It was a bit chilly but perfect at the same time. So far I think these beach pictures are my favorite of the year. I hope their friendship lasts their life time. I love to watch them.

bridging, cherry parade, swim

 
 
 
here are some pictures finally from the very busy weekend at thet beginning of the month.

GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND A BUSY WEEKEND

This weekend was filled with events. Friday kicked it all off with Zara bridging from a Daisy to a Brownie. She is on her way to the next year of Girl Scouts. They were all so excited to take off their Daisy Smock, walk over the bridge and put on their Brownie vest. It was very cute. Saturday mornig we were off to Leona Valley for the first parade of the season, The Cherry Parade. The California sun decided to kick in and bring its super hot rays. The girls all looked perfect and so did the float. With just a couple hours to spare we went home changed and got ready for Zach's swim banquet at the bowling alley. Everybody bowled for a couple of hours and then it was awards time. To our surprise and Zach's he earned the most improved swimmer award. It was a great year for him and his improvements. I am so proud of him. Once we got home they were off to Hema and Hepa's and I was off to bed with my first heat headache of the summer. It was all worth it though to see both of them be awarded for their great efforts.
Pictures to come tomorrow... or maybe later tonight.