Dining Out

Scott's squadron consolidated into another squadron when he relinquished command. As part of the closing events, the squadron had a dining out event for all of the squadron and spouses. A dining out is formal dinner event that is made to foster camaraderie among the unit. The event was so much fun and a perfect way for our squadron to go out. There were lots of laughs and lots of memories made that evening. 

See you later

A "see you later" dinner for a special friend

 

I am not a fan of saying "see you later" to my friends. I am a crier, especially when it involves saying goodbye. In May, it was time to say see you later to my friend Becki as her and her sweet family headed on their way to Iowa. She isn't a military friend, so it was funny that she was the one moving away. Becki has been the friend that would do anything for me and my family since the day we met. The humor that Becki adds to life is like no other!  While Scott was deployed, they fed the boys and no less than once a week. Her kiddos were best buddies with Cohen and park playdates were a weekly must on his agenda. To say we miss having them around is an understatement. Iowa gained a spectacular family and we wish them the very best!

Mother's Day Weekend

 Cohen had no interest in me taking his picture, but I snuck a quick one of his sweet creation. I loved his flower pot he painted for me. He was so proud because he asked to put orange on it because he knows it is one of my favorites. Love my shy and sweet boy!

 Bryton's class did a presentation for all the moms in the classroom. They sang songs and presented us with a breakfast and gifts they had created. The gift was a folder they had decorated with their handprint and various stories and writing activities. I love hand made gifts from the boys. They are always so proud to give them to me.

 The Friday of Mother's Day weekend we hit the road and headed to Fort Bragg, CA for a camping trip. There were a few families from Bryton's cub scout den that were joining us and we had so much fun. It was the first time we had tent camped with the boys. Everyone had a blast!

 We found banana slugs everywhere!

 The boys were constantly huddled around something doing an investigation.

 Cohen and Scott getting some campfire snuggles. It was cold out there!

 Happy Mother's Day to me :)

 

Our campsite was right by the ocean, so fell asleep listening to the waves. It was so peaceful. They boys all swam even though the water was ice cold.

 My rock collector

 

 

 Hide and seek was the game of choice and Cohen always hid under Scott's truck!

 This is Glass Beach down a bit from where we were camping. It was such a beautiful place to visit!

We had to drag these two home. They had such a fun weekend and asked for days when we were going back. It looks like camping will be on our spring, summer and fall to-do list. 

Golf and baseball

 Bryton took golf lessons over the last few months. It is hard to see him in these pictures but Cohen and I loved to sit and watch him. Cohen sat and found lady bugs :) I couldn't believe that I had a little boy who was old enough to be playing golf! Mr. Jack was a retired AF gentleman who was so patient with Bryton. He always let him drive the cart a bit after each lesson and would also come take Cohen out for a ride too.

 We finally made it out to see a River Cats game in April. It was such a fun afternoon and of course we wondered why we hadn't been to a game long before that day. They boys had a great time and it made them both decide we should start practicing a little more at home :)

Father Son Cake Auction

 Bryton's cub scout pack had its annual Blue and Gold event which also had a Father/Son Cake Auction. Each pair was supposed to cook and decorate a cake for the auction and that was the dessert available for our Blue and Gold event. It was a lot of fun for the boys to see people bidding on their desserts.

 Bryton and Scott originally went in with the idea of doing a Lego man for their cake, but their body got stuck in the pan. They went with plan B and did an Earth Day cake instead :)

 

 Bryton added a red hot for where we live in California.

Spring Break

After spending the first day of Spring Break celebrating Bryton's birthday, the rest of the week was spent doing various fun things. We went to a fun birthday celebration for a church friend on Tuesday. 

 We played at the park during the afternoons.

 We went to the Sacramento Zoo with a bunch of friends and got to see a few extra hands on exhibits.

 The boys and I went to an Iris farm in Vacaville to see all the different kind of flowers. It was incredible how many different varieties there were. We took a few pictures for Scott's Father's Day book and walked around picking out the kinds we would like to have in our garden one day.

 We took one last trip to Muir Beach. It was chilly!

Of course, we finished off our weekend with a trip to the park!