Wow, I'm behind!

So I am waaaay behind on the blog, I apologize. It has been a busy summer for us. We have been to Bend, Oregon a few times and down to California. You saw the first part of our trip to California but missed the second part. The second half, we stayed at my grandma Fran's house in Los Altos with my aunt Kathy from Nevada and my mom came down as well. Here are some pictures from our time down there with them.

Ah, yes the hose.

My feet.

Hey Daddy!

Pointing at James and Kiely.

Teagan checking out the crab pool my Aunt Kathy bought for him, just his size.

Big smiles!

Tickle tickle!

James and Teagan over at my Aunt Jackie's house.

My Grandma Fran and Teagan over at Jackie's house.

These are the Theiss girls:

My Aunt Mary, Aunt Jackie, Aunt Kathy

My Mom and my Grandma Fran.

Here is an updated picture of the 4 generations.

My Mom, Me, Teagan and my Grandma Fran.

Choo Choo

First off, Happy 19 Months to Teagan!

Today was another busy day for us. This morning Connie and Jim's long time friend of 40 plus years, Carolyn, came by to visit and see Teagan. She was so nice and brought a little gift to Teagan.
After Carolyn left, Connie and I took Teagan to Vasona Park, here in Los Gatos. This is the same park that James used to go to as a little boy. This is a wonderful park that has not only swings and sides but a carousal and a train to ride on. We did it all!

Carolyn and Teagan stacking the blocks.

Teagan's turn to stack the blocks.

Connie, Teagan, and Carolyn.

Here is Teagan getting his first look at the train, while Connie was getting us tickets for the carousal and train.

Grandma Connie and Teagan.

Some pictures inside the carousal hall.

A look at the carousel.

Teagan sat (stood) with me.

He wasn't too sure.

Grandma Connie having a great time on the horse in front of us!

Teagan is watching Grandma Connie.

Off to the train next

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
The conductor backing up to get hitched to the train cars.

We are on the train!

Grandma Connie on the train having fun!

Teagan was clinging to Grandma when he was unsure.

He was feeling better.

I think this is a cute photo of Teagan and his Grandma Connie.

In between the two train cars.

A nice lady in the train car in front of us took our picture.

Next, the swings

Grandma Connie giving Teagan a push.

After a nap

Teagan sees that James is home from work.

Do you see his truck?

I just love this picture.

California Fun

We have enjoying ourselves quite nicely down here. The weather takes some getting used to for us Northwesters, but other than that we are having fun. I got a few shots of James with his dad, Jim and Teagan. Because of the warm weather and Teagan's new fond enjoyment of water, we bought him a new water play pad. James snapped some pictures of Teagan playing on it while I was at the pool with James' parents relaxing!

James and Teagan having h'orderves.

Jim, James and Teagan.

Teagan in the truck on our way to the store.

I tried to spike his hair.

He is such a ham!

Later that day:

Ya know, why not.

Let's see if two will fit.

It's a statement, don't you think.

It doesn't stop him from playing.

Having fun in the water!

California!

We Made it! After a long 12 hour drive we arrived in Los Gatos. Teagan did great! I was anticipating a total and complete meltdown about an hour out, but it never happened. Yeah Teagan! We got in about 4:30pm, so yes that means we left Portland at 4:15am. When we arrived it was hot, high 80's which we are not used to, and Teagan quickly discovered the garden hose. We are all doing just fine with many pictures to come.

Cooling off with Daddy.

Oh yeah what fun!

Ohh, it is cold!

Yippee, water!

After cooling off and changing, we went to pick Apricots from the trees.

A boy, his dog, and a beer!

Both boys looking.

Grandpa Jim on the ladder, Grandma Connie with the basket, James, and Teagan standing by.

Ripe Apricots on the tree.

James picking some, and gave one to Teagan to try.

Oh boy, fresh apricot off the tree!

Yummmm!

The next day Grandma Connie surprised us with a fun gift. A water table!

Grandma Connie assembling the table with Teagan's help.

Teagan watching carefully.

Here you go Grandma!

All done! Just adding water!

What a good job Teagan was doing, lifting the water can up and pouring the water in.

Next few photos contain nudity, you've been warned!

Relaxing after playing hard.

Sitting back with his drink close by!

Back to playing!