A couple of weeks ago we headed back over to the Island for my family reunion. It was good to see everyone again and nice to see all the kids playing together. There are 9 little cousins now, they don't all get to see each other very often, so it was fun to see them interact. The reunion was cut short by mandatory naptimes, but next year we hope to go away for a camping weekend so that we can all have a better visit. Should be a lot of fun.

After the reunion, we headed down to my Dad's place. Kira had such a fun time last time we were there and she was very excited to go back again. She had a full weekend filled with bike rides, beach time, "swimming" in the ocean (she got wet trying to pick up shells in the water), jumping over waves, and swimming in Grandpa's pool. She also played a little bit of yatzee, and kicked everyone's butt. Without even letting her try to win, she managed to score one of the highest scores ever...maybe I should take her to Vegas or something. 

Next week is the first of 2 weeks that Kira's daycare will be closed, Jon is working a lot of overtime, so that means that I will be home alone with both kids for 2 weeks. I have signed Kira up for a 1/2 day camp for the 2nd week and plan on taking them out for lots of activities next week. By the end of the 2 weeks, we will all probably be exhausted. 

Later on this month, Kai will begin his gradual entry to daycare. Hard to believe that I'll be back at work again in just a few short weeks. It has been nice being off for the last while, but it will be good for Kai to go play with other kids and have other people taking care of him. Kira will be in the daycare with him, so it should be a smooth transition.

In the last few weeks, Kai has figured out how to clap his hands, wave hello/bye, and click his tongue. He is very impressed with himself and loves to show off whenever he meets someone new. He's a little charmer this one, I fear what the future holds.

Here are a few pictures of the kids

Kai climbing the bookcase

practicing clapping his hands

he really likes to clap his hands

ocean view from my dads living room

Kai wants to go play in the ocean

Kira swimming with Grandpa

She's trying to get the donkey's attention, but he's too busy eating

riding her bike over the little bridge

Trying to get a better look at what Grandma's doing

Blowing out the candles on Grandma and Grandpa's birthday cake

Jumping down the stairs with Grandpa

Playing hide and seek....she really needs to practice her hiding. 

Exhausted after a long weekend away. Daddy's tired from his trip to San Diego