Balboa Island Vacation

We just returned from our week-long 'staycation' on Balboa Island.  We had such a blast living on the island for a week.  It was an ideal spot for the girls at this age because there was lots to do and it only took us 30 minutes to get there (with a ton of stuff)!!  We spent most of our time cruising around the island, boating, visiting the beach and penninsula, and just hanging out with family.  My parents and my brother and his girlfriend stayed with us in a giant red house on Garnet street.  It was a couple houses from the beach and we met some great people next door with a little girl named Addi, who Grace played with every day.  Mike's family joined us for a few adventures as well.  A very memorable and nice week for our family!  I did not take as many pics as I would have liked, but here are the best....

Walking to starbucks one morning

Cami....gearing up for a bay cruise

Day 1, Grace checking out the porch

The girls loved boating, especially Grace of course

Jeff, his girlfriend Jolene & Papa...in our rental house

My attempt at getting a cute picture of the girls on the beach

A heavy load for mommy :)

Cami did not like the life vest that practically consumed her.  Grandma & Papa tried to cheer her up.

Grace and her new friend Addi, first thing in the morning.   

Daddy and Cami cakes.

Riding the ferry home after a fun outing with Aunt Ashley.

9 Months Old

Yeah, Cami is 9 months old!

She is standing all the time, sometimes unassisted now, but no steps on her own yet.  I still think she's going to walk before her 1st birthday.  She points at people a lot and waves.  The only thing she says is "Da da" but it's not always directed at Mike.  She drinks about 3 bottles a day and eats baby food and small bits of food.  She has two front bottom teeth and I don't feel any others yet.  She wears size 12 months clothes and 3 diapers.  She is still a total sweetie, always smiling and having a good time, rarely unhappy.  Naps are still pretty short twice a day, but she sleeps 7 am - 7 pm at night.  She adores Grace, Daddy and Rosco and loves meeting new people.

More Summer Fun...In our Backyard

We've been enjoying all this hot weather by spending lots of time in the water.  We're at the pool at least 2 days a week for Grace's swim lessons and we have some water toys set-up in the backyard.  It's supposed to be scorching this holiday weekend.  We're looking forward to a couple of parties and having fun together as a family. Grace is off to Grandma and Papa's today for a sleepover.