Our AMAZING Backyard

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We spend several hours each day in the backyard.  It allows us to take advantage of gorgeous weather with no crowds.  Our old yard, though huge by San Diego standards, was a little sad.  We were constantly yelling at Lydia to keep her shoes on for fear of small shards of glass.  A favorite game of Lydia's was to scour the yard for yellow and blue balls, which were actually BBs from a BB gun. Cleaning the dust off of Lydia's toys and patio furniture was a endless chore. Luckily, our landlord is extremely kind and was open to improving the yard.  In fact, she went above and beyond by hiring professionals for the job.  We now have turf and woodchips.  We have three new trees, Flowering Plum, Olive and Oak, as well as a drip line to keep them alive.  They also fixed some of the concrete.  We feel like we won the lottery!!!  All it needs is an adorable playhouse for the kids (coming soon).  Megan

Zoo Date

We have been short a car this week.  That, in addition to not being able to access the backyard, has led to some stir-craziness.  Yesterday,  Lydia and I broke free for the morning by visiting the zoo.  It was a nice reminder of the simplicity of outtings prior to Jack's arrival.  No stroller or bottles needed.  Lydia's favorite part of the zoo is the Skytram, which we call the Flying Boat.  Zoonights (extended hours) will be starting soon and we look forward to whole family zoo visits.  Megan

Happy Boy

Can't get enough of these rosey cheeks. They are constantly being kissed.  Megan

Yard Crashers

You know you are getting a serious renovation when a portapotty shows up in the front yard!  Our backyard remodel has begun and hopefully will be complete by the end of the week.  Megan

Still a Waterbug

Lydia just couldn't stay away from Pops!  Today we traveled 60 miles north to swim in his resort pool (where he is attending a conference).  Lydia was in heaven at the lagoon pool, swimming with big kids.  All the sun left her completely wiped out.  But what a Monday treat!  Megan

First Rescue

I almost forgot to post about John's first rescue case!  Click on the link to read about it.  The woman rescued was back at her job as a police officer just a few days later.  So proud of my husband for helping save a life!  Megan

http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2126674/Coast-Guard-medevacs-injured-diver-near-San-Clemente-Island

John II, John III and John IV

Three generations of JKRs!!!  John's dad spent three wonderful days with us.  With sunny San Diego weather, we spent a lot of time playing in the backyard.  Hide 'n seek and stomp rocket are Lydia's current obsessions and she loved playing  with Pops.  We certainly did not like seeing our fun playmate leave.  Megan