There's a Puma in the house!

Check out Amelia in her new kicks... super-cool Pumas from Aunt Gina!

Gina gave them to us before our little nugget was born. We've patiently waited 18 months for her feet to grow big enough for them to fit.

Doesn't she look super-cool?!?!

California Girls

Last month we had great trip to Southern California. Lee was in Los Angeles for X Games, so Amelia and I headed home to play with Grandma and Grandpa Kemp. When the games were over, Lee came down South to join us and the real fun began!

This trip was jam packed full of new experiences for Amelia... she saw Shamu at Sea World, explored a dinosaur at the Discovery Science Center, and road an elephant at the Santa Ana Zoo. She also mastered sliding down the waterslide at the lagoon all by herself!

The best part was that Maddie joined us for most of our adventures, including the requisite trips to Fashion Island to ride the carousel and train. A favorite stop of the girls' mall tour is the "rain drop" fountain - where they play until they're soaked! (It's a good thing we've learned to bring a change of clothes.) We also celebrated Maddie and Grandpa's birthdays in grand style.

Once again, mom and dad spoiled us like it was Christmas! We hit all of our favorite restaurants, shops, and stops. Even caught a movie or two, which is a rare treat for Lee and me. Lots of time was spent with Jon, Gina, and Madeline, which always makes for a great trip. And just before we left, Matt made it home from a summer working in Utah. He's starting grad school this fall, joining Jon in the adventure of post-graduate work. What a treat to see him before we left.

Thought we'd share few videos from our summer vacation...

Giggle girls
Riding in the car on the way to Fashion Island... the carousel is calling us!


Feeding the goats
The highlight of our trip to the Santa Ana Zoo... feeding time!


Maddie on the waterslide
Maddie is such an expert slider... showing Amelia the best techniques


Following in Maddie's footsteps
Amelia has to do everything her best friend does!


For more pictures of our trip, be sure to click here.
There are also other videos to view as well!