cali trip 2011

cali trip 2011–day 7

the day began with auntie re picking up shane, layla, jordan and sophia and bringing them back to the house. then, we ALL went to the theater to see CARS 2! it was very exciting! everyone loved the movie.

then, it was back in the pool: dave put on the big green floaties and looked like the incredible hulk. I taught layla how to do a canonball. micah thought he was doing a canonball too… his version involves screaming “CANONBALL!!!” at the top of his lungs and then jumping in as usual.

after swimming, micah passed out. dave woke him up but he apparently wasn’t ready to be awake because he curled up in a ball on the floor and went back to sleep:

that night was family night at the church. laurie and gary had spent the afternoon grilling chicken to bring for the picnic. after eating, dave played in the softball game and the kids played some baseball too. micah at bat. layla, practicing her monkey bar skills.

my boys, passed out together. so cute!

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