Summer Vacation -Day 9 = A Visit to the Doctor

It was time for Izzy's 18 month check -up. In order to prepare for this event, I asked Smart Flint Goldensword to be a good role model for Izzy because she's not a fan of doctor visits. The following conversation ensued:

Me: Hey Sam, we're taking Izzy to the doctor today for her check-up. Can you show her how she should do stuff and help her not be afraid?
SFG: Is she getting shots?
Me: Uh......yeah.
SFG: Well, I don't want to get shot....only she should get shot.
Me: Yeah, well, she's going to get the shots.
SFG: Ok, I can go as long as I don't get shots. I don't get shots right? Nurse Karen said I'm not supposed to get any until I'm eleven and I'm five so I'm not supposed to get shots.
Me: Right, buddy. You're not getting any. So, can you help me out today?
SFG: Yeah, I guess I can go with you guys.

At this point, I'm chuckling in my head because since when does he have the option of NOT going with us. I mean, it's not like he gets to stay home by himself or anything.

Moving on.

We arrive at the doctor's office and SFG has decided to channel his inner spy. According to him, he wore these because he did not want Nurse Karen to think he was there for shots.



Our big girl on the scale....


The scale "weighs" in:


If you're wondering whether or not you read the correct number, you are. Izzy is approximately the height and weight of a three year old at the tender age of 18 months. No wonder my back hurts, no?

Her final stats:
Height = 33inches
Weight = 27.15 lbs.

She has over 25 sign language words and about 15-20 words she verbalizes and we understand.

I don't know how you feel but somebody is a ROCKSTAR!

Summer Vacation - Day 8- Couch Climbing Challenge

I know the world is focused on Wimbeldon, FIFA, the U.S. Open, and the recent NBA Championships but those all pale in comparison to the "First Annual Couch Climbing Challenge" taking place in our home:

Father's Day Trek

On Father's Day, we headed over to Mt. Tam and the West Point Inn. Every year, the inn hosts a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the top of the mountain. It's been a tradition for years. It's approximately two miles up and another two to get back down. The pancakes aren't cheap and the syrup isn't organic but the memory is awesome :)

This year we celebrated the fact that
a) Sam and I weren't complaining the entire way up or down
b) Izzy was with us...The last time we did this hike, I was three or four months prego

Alas, the pictures...We begin with "proof" of said distance:


The pancakes:


A family photo shot...complete with appropriate signage:


I have no idea who this blond kid is to the right but my children found him fascinating....


Our view the entire way up and down....


...and nature beckoning Smart Flint Goldensword:

Daddy: You Aaaaarrrrrrrrr the Best

Summer Vacation - Day 6 -A Fairy Tale Birthday

Our good friend Olivia turned the big five today. She had a fairy and pirate themed birthday party...Tinkerbell used a lot of pixie dust to arrive at her house and perform a magic show. Below is the beautiful birthday girl...



For those of you who don't believe me when I say Izzy gets shy around people, here is evidence of her "I'm-shy-and-harmless-and-not-feisty-at-all" pose:


I don't know where she gets that look from...certainly not from her extroverted mother.

As I mentioned before, Tinkerbell did a magic show. She also did some pretty cool face painting of which neither one of my children participated. I have no idea why. I do know, however, that Smart Flint Goldensword was seriously outnumbered:



I caught Izzy boozin' it up while Tinkerbell did her show:



Our family photo attempt at the Feehan's in 2010....


And our attempt in 2009 at the same home:


When we returned home, we sanded a tool box.