Show Girl

While in California, we had a chance to visit the Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom and Beer Sanctuary. There was a great outdoor area and Uncle D had mentioned that it was kid and dog friendly so we brought the whole family. CJ got there and immediately claimed she was hungry, but all that we could find on the menu for the under-age set was an apple juice and a basket of pretzels. It must have hit the spot, for after the live music ended, she treated Uncle D and his friends to this performance on the stage:

The Newest Cousin

Here's CJ getting to know Uncle D's new dog, Stella. She loved Uncle D's koi pond, but her favorite thing about his house? The juice!

The Loot

Here's CJ showing off the loot she scored from Grandma R's bingo winnings. She loves her colorful necklaces and bracelets.

California Bound

Headed down to California to visit Grandma and Grandpa R as well as Uncle D and his new puppy, Stella. 10 hours of driving turns out to be about 12 with stops. We planned the trip with an ice cream stop at Rice Hill and a visit to Chipotle in Redding. Much better than the first couple of times we did the trip and hit the Taco Bell in Redding - eating Taco Bell outside in the sun at over 100 degrees with the two dogs and a baby wasn't as much fun as it sounds like.

Nutritional???

Since today was the last day of our swim lessons for this session, CJ was told she could have a special treat. But for the first day this week the sno cone stand was closed before we finished our lesson. After some tears she decided to try the SpongeBob popsicle in the machine inside that she'd been eyeing all summer, but that machine was broken (darn!). So we ended up with a blue raspberry Slush Puppie from the pool stand. According to the cup it is "nutritional" because it contains juice. Looks like it contains quite a bit of blue coloring as well...

Preschool Rides

Today we went back to Oaks Park to meet some friends for the preschool rides. CJ had fun as usual, but didn't want to do the big pink slide this time.

Life Jackets

This is one of CJ's favorite parts of swim lessons. She loves floating on her back with the life jacket on.