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Summer Time!

So I haven't posted in awhile and I'm feeling kind of guilty. We just haven't bee up to much. We spend most of our time in the pool. Zachary's basketball team is undefeated and Havana played her first and last basketball game this past Saturday. She quit! I had a feeling she really wasn't digging it. I have no pictures to post, how boring I know! But Friday is Zachary's 7th birthday, so I'll have some pictures then. Peace!

Blaine & Chachy plus 4

This past Friday our family grew by two. We added two puppies to this crazy household! We had been wanting, and by we i mean Blaine and the kids, a dog around the house. I am not particularly fond of animals. But we. and by we I mean me, make accommodations to make our families happy! So I formally introduce you to Cinnamon and Oscar. They are so cute!!!

Here is a close up off Oscar. He is hard to photograph. But I thought I would show a picture of his boo boo. At his previous home a big dog bit him! I better not catch that dog in the streets. He's a good pup. He's the one Havana choose, so he's Havana's dog. He is so good with her. She carries him around all day and he just loves all over her. They are a match made in heaven.

Here's a picture of Cinnamon. This dog loves getting her picture taken, any time I point the camera at her she stops and stares at me with her beautiful hazel eyes. So I'll give you three guesses as to who her owner is. Ding, Ding, Ding....Zachary. That's right my little man has found his doggie double.

Today we took the pups to the park. Here are all four of the rugrats. We had a great time chasing the dogs and laughing together. Together....what a great place to be. Peace!

Vacation

So I haven't blogged in over a week and I have a good excuse. We were on vacation! The kind with NO kids, which anyone with children knows, they are the only ones that count. Blaine and I, along with his mom, dad, Amy (sister), and Megan (sisters friend) went on a 4 night cruise. It was the first cruise for all of us, so that was something cool to share with everyone.







Here is a good picture of Tink and Tom on the ship. We were all able to enjoy this great vacation because of there immense generosity! You see this May they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Wow, I know! To celebrate, they paid to take all of us on a cruise! The original cruise was suppose to go from San Diego to Catalina Island to Ensenada, then a fun day at sea then back to San Diego. After the swine flu scare, Carnival was no longer stopping in Mexico, so the trip was going to include 2 days at sea. We were bummed, but such is life.



Here's a picture of Blaine and me in Catalina. We had a blast. We rode bikes around the the town and shopped for souvenirs. We even sent a postcard back home to the kids. Later that day we went snorkeling. That was the best! I couldn't believe how much fun that was. I think I may have found a new hobby. Now I just need to move closer to the beach.





That night on the ship we had our elegant dinner with the captain. Here is a picture of all of us dressed to the nines. Blaine looked so handsome in his suit. We had a great time.

The next day was suppose to be our additional day at sea, when the captain announced that since the swine flu had been MUCH ado about nothing, we were going to go ahead and stop in Ensenada. There was a collective shout of joy from everyone on the ship then a rush to get ready to get off the boat. Blaine had been to Ensenada about a year and half ago for the Baja 1000 race, so he showed me some of the places he had been to while he was there. Here is evidence of the biggest desert race in the world. This is where all the cars, bike, and quads line up to tech. I thought it was funny that the markings are still there on the main road in town.

Blaine, Amy, Megan and I had a cab take us to the beach later that day. It was beautiful. I could have stayed there for days. It was the most relaxing time of the vacation. I spent 2 hours of pure bliss.

Amy challenged us to make our best sand animals and offered to judge them. We all started to work furiously on our creations. You can imagine our surprise when we all discover that we had each made turtles! Creative devils aren't we. Amy chose Blaine's as the winner. Whatever their related and I'm not bitter.

So there are the highlights of our trip. We had a great time and I can't thank Tink and Tom enough for our wonderful vacation!!!!!! Peace!

What a Day!

So today was just another CRAZY day in the life of the Richardson family. It seemed that all events just happen to all fall on the same date. TODAY! Zachary had his first basketball game of the season. Now I don't know much about basketball, never was my sport, but I'm pretty sure bouncing around like a Mexican Jumping Bean does not count as playing. Oh well, he'll get the hang of it, or he won't. Either way I know he's having fun! I've included a picture of him "playing". Notice he's totally looking at the camera. That kid will stop in the middle of traffic if he thinks your taking his picture. What a ham!



Here's a picture of me and my sweet Havana! This girl is so cuddle.
We enjoyed snuggling and cheering for Bubba. You can't tell in this
picture, but she's got about eight sponge rollers in her side pony tail.
She had a recital that afternoon and I wasn't going to have time to curl her
hair, so thanks to my friend Jenny, I went dance mom crazy! Well kinda.
Don't worry Jenny that title still belong to you.





After our game, we had to rush over to Zachary's baseball awards party. Luckily it was at Peter Piper Pizza so we were able to grab some lunch while we were there. Zachary got his trophy and had time to pal around with the baseball crew one last time. It was sad for me. I really liked all the kids and parents and I had just learned all the kids names.





Then we were off to Havana's dance recital. She was too cute. Here she is with her friend Aubry after the show. These girls have danced all year together and have become good friends. They danced to the song "These Boots Are Made For Walking". It was hilarious. Can't believe my baby girl is already up on stage!




This last picture is of the whole family. Zachary. Blaine, Havana and I, all after the performance. Not the greatest picture of the family, but I wanted to show you proof that we all survived the day! What a crazy but WONDERFUL life I have. Peace!

Summer School

This year the kids decided they wanted to be home schooled. They have no idea what that means, but have heard the term tossed around by some adults. So I decided to give in and home school the Richardson kids. For the summer anyway. No way could I do this year round! I thought they would get frustrated with having to do school work in their toy room. That was not the case. They loved it!

They worked hard on their workbooks for about an hour. I was impressed by the quality of work I was receiving. Then we had show and tell. Show and tell with two kids should take, what like two minutes. Wrong! They had an endless supply of crap to show and tell about at their disposal. It was one thing after another. They seemed utterly oblivious to the fact that I had purchased much of the stuff they were now telling me about. After about an eternity, okay fifteen minutes, I had them lay down so I could read to them.

They pulled out a blanket and listen to the first chapter of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. They seem to enjoy it, even though my voices leave much to be desires. Oh well, I'm just happy that they sat through the chapter. After that we had lunch, then naps. Havana went to dance and then we came home and went swimming. They seem to be digging this home school stuff. Maybe it's time they learn the joys of a mid-term... that always makes me want to go running back crying to elementary school! Peace!

Last Baseball Game!

Zachary played his last baseball game last week! We thought we had a game tonight but the other team forfeited so our season record was 6 wins 0 losses and 1 tie. I am so proud of my baby boy! He improved so much this season. Here are a few pictures of his last game! The top one is him walking out in full catcher's equipment. That is his favorite position and he's actually good at it. The second is one of his crazy stance. He makes a big production out of his time at bat. He's concerned with entertaining the crowds, I wonder where in the world he gets that from.

Baseball/softball has been a big part of the Richardson house hold this spring and summer. I coached the softball team at the elementary school that I work at. I had an amazing time working with those girls!

Then Zachary started playing in late March and early April and between both of our schedules, we spent all of our time on one diamond or another. It was great having that to share with him!

Now Blaine and I have started a co-ed softball team for this summer. We have double games every Friday night and we are really looking forward to spending time with friends and playing some ball. I'll update you all on the progress of our games. Peace!