Taking a Stroll

Now that Gannon can walk, he would rather do just that. He loves to explore so on our walks to Pismo this weekend he had a great opportunity to stretch his legs. As I mentioned in a previous blog, Garrett was very into the beach this trip so he also had a great time running on the sand. We were a quick walk into Pismo from where we were camping so in the morning we took a walks and the boys loved it. From the pier Garrett loves to watch the "bubbles" or waves, whatever you want to call them. Gannon didn't quite understand that the pier was a little to uneven for his walking, but he was determined to walk so we were catching him a lot as he explored.

Gannon taking a stroll
Enjoying the beach

Gannon striking a pose

Can you tell he was trying so hard to get away

Super excited to be walking on the beach, clenching his hands!

Daddy and Gannon and Garrett in the background watching the "bubbles".

Gannon being a goof ball

Time Around Pismo Coast Village

On Saturday we hung around Pismo Coast Village with the boys and thought it would be a great opportunity to try out the monkey leash on Gannon. We bought it last year for Garrett and he was not a fan at all! I thought if we started to break Gannon in at a younger age we would have a better chance of liking it. He was so preoccupied with exploring that he really didn't care that a monkey was on his back and someone was holding the least!!! Maybe it'll work with him.

We also thought it would be fun to rent one of the bikes the had available and go for a cruise. Little did we know, those suckers are really a workout. We rented it for 30 minutes and really didn't think that would be long enough - it was plenty! Garrett loved wearing the helmet and Gannon as you can see in the pictures didn't like it so he didn't have it on. I am all for safety, but really all we did was ride around the trailers so I wasn't too worried about him. Plus he was screaming so the ride would have been really short if he was forced to wear it....whatever.

Trying out the monkey leash

Garrett wanted to be in charge and Gannon really didn't care

Our workout machine

Papa Dave came to visit

Gannon wasn't really into the bike ride

Dinner with the Family

Dinner at Alex' is a favorite for us while in Pismo so we met up with Shannon, Heather, Dante, and Toni for dinner. It's always fun to hang out with Dave's family. Dante is so quiet compared to our boys! We can't wait till they all play together.

The boys waiting patiently for their food - what do we do without these blankets!
Cute Dante

Half of the table

The other half - Toni was obviously taking the pictures

Uncle Dave and Dante

A Walk on the Beach

Dave had a conference this past Friday in San Luis Obispo so we took the trailer down for the weekend. We stayed at Pismo Coast Village for the first time and it was a great location, just on the other side of the beach and a quick walk to town.

Friday the boys and I took a walk on the beach and Garrett wanted to play with his sand toys. This is the first trip that he has been so determined to play in the sand. There was no stopping him! Trust me I tried!

Packing his gear to the sand
Gannon's ride

Gannon loved walking on the sand too!

Some nice lady offered to take our picture

Yeah, finally he gets to play

But not for long...Gannon thought every shell was a snack. So after he ate pounds of sand it was time to head back for a real snack.

Passing the Torch!!!

Or should I say vacuum! Gannon has taken over as Mommy's cleaning partner. He has discovered the small vacuum that has been hiding in the closet for a while and was so happy to push it around just like Mommy does. He not only helps with the vacuum, he likes to sweep, and will wipes up snots just like Mommy does. It is so fun to watch the little sponges soak up all they can and repeat what they have learned! Well, at this stage it's fun anyway!!!

Sacramento Zoo

Day 2 of our Sacramento weekend we took the boys to the Zoo. We visited the zoo last year and had a great time so we decided to go back. Garrett loves all the animals and Gannon enjoyed his first trip. Garrett knows most of the animals now so it's fun to watch him run around checking them all out. There is a kiddie land spot next to the zoo and of course we had to ride a couple rides prior to heading home. Garrett rode the "big" roller coaster for the first time and was so funny. He was screaming, but out of excitement. When we were on the slower parts he was fine, for the big dip he would let out a little scream!!!

Tractor at the Zoo
Garrett and Daddy checking out the snake

Mommy and Gannon checking out the snake, neither of us were very excited about this.

Gannon so excited to see his brother

Fun little log ride

Mommy and her boys on the train

Waiting for our turn to ride the "big roller coaster"

Disney on Ice

According to Dave, this was a night of fate! We were in Old Town Sacramento and we hoped on the freeway toward our hotel and the GPS "wasn't working" according to Dave. We actually just weren't far enough away so by the time I programmed in the address we were past the exit and just happened to be at the Arco Arena exit. We had looked at tickets prior to our trip and had decided not to go. Since "fate" took us to the Arco Arena exit Dave wanted to look into tickets for that nights show. The show was to start in three hours and we got great seats for a way better price than they had online!

We ran to the hotel to take a little rest and eat a quick dinner. On the way to the show we asked Garrett if he would like to see Mickey Mouse and he answered, "that would be great Mom". SO CUTE!!! He is in love with Mickey these days and loved the show.

Yeah, they were really there.
Goofy is another of Garrett's favorite

Oh, Towmater is my favorite from Cars

The Little Mermaid is my favorite Disney Movie

Lion King music was the best