Visitors

Grandma Marty and Papa Bo are visiting us at the beginning and end of their vacation to Lake Tahoe. Jane Ritchie loves the extra attention!

End of an era

Paul's been driving his 1989 Toyota Landcruiser for 11 years. Yesterday he said goodbye to it. Fortunately, he sold it to friends Chris and Thuy Murphy. The Murphy's drove up from San Diego this weekend to get it. We know they will take good care of it!

Chris and Thuy have three children -- Ryan, Mia and Ava. Jane Ritchie had the best time playing with them yesterday. Who knew that all we needed to entertain her was a 4 year old??

Check out these funny videos of Mia making her laugh like she's never laughed before!

Swim Lessons

Our last swim lesson in Monterey was yesterday. Daddy came to watch and take some pictures and video. Enjoy! (P.S. Ignore Shamu, aka Mommy)

Goodbye to old friends

Although we've only been here in California for six months, we'll be saying goodbye to some old friends who were also with us in Hawaii.





Bye Bye Bridget! We will miss you and your mommy!

Bye Bye Liam! Thanks for swimming with us!

New Toy

The best $2 I ever spent at a yard sale bought this keyboard for Jane Ritchie. Now she can type emails to her pen pals! :)

Still Best Friends

11 months old and highly entertaining!

My Smart Husband

We decided to paint Jane Ritchie's new high chair fire engine red. Actually, it was Paul's idea. It looks great and we'll post a picture as soon as it is finished. The cool thing is that I received the July issue of Country Living today and right at the beginning of the magazine is a tribute to the color red. Listen to this...

"Red updates everyday furnishings and adds vitality to any room."

"Fire engine red instantly energizes a room."

Wow! I guess we'll have an engergized kitchen that's full of vitality!!!

Way to go Paul!