Thursday, July 8, 2010

troublesome trucks

Jack totally digs Thomas & Friends. He loves his trains so much - and
I am equally obsessed with making sure we know where they all are at
any given moment. I couldn't find the Troublesome Trucks... Voilà!
Here they are in the pantry chilling on the rice cooker...always
getting into trouble, these trucks.

Monday, July 5, 2010

the fourth of july

pete and i were pretty beat from our hot dog party on the 3rd, so we cleaned and relaxed all day yesterday. after snacking and a few naps, we gussied up for a bbq on top of twin sisters in the valley - the home we visited overlooks the entire suisun/green valleys, and has clear views to the base fireworks, suisun marina fireworks, and you can even catch views of pittsburg and antioch fireworks! i love fireworks, they are totally my favorite thing, but i'm not so down with the loud booms and the crowds (neither is jack!). hence, the perfect viewing spot:
chilling with grandpa:
snuggling with gran:

Saturday, July 3, 2010

gourmet hot dogs & dogs & kids

all week pete and i have been watching the food network - trying to beat the lull of reruns. we happened upon a throwndown with bobby flay featuring HOT DOGS. yes! a plan for a weekend dinner! we created an evite on friday and got a (larger than expected, but so happy!) group together for our gourmet hot dog bbq.we were so excited to have the following join us:
jamie, leslie, and huddy
cory, marley, and riley (timbo was at work - boo valero)
jason, paige, ava, and aunt kerry garben
jimmy and shannon (carrying TWINS)
mike, becca, and berkeley
tara and dexter
jd, stacey, and vixen

we chilled in the grass with our canine friends and the bubble machine:we ate yummy food (though not as gourmet as we originally thought...):
we had the best night! thanks for such a good time family & friends... this may become a green family tradition!! have a happy and safe 4th of July!

July 3rd BBQ

So excited for our little BBQ tonight!!! Doesn't this look absolutely
refreshing?!?!