California McMillans

I have been busy juggling kids and a bizillion lessons this summer. I will try to do better. If not, you will see more of me in September when crazy summer swim season is over. A cool picture Danny took of a little guy, Alec, on our team. Can life get any better than this? I LOVED snow cones at swim meets as a little kid. Scott chillin with his snowcone watching the meet. Tyler meeting one of my swimmers.

We got Scott a bed through craigslist. Now he won't have to sleep with us! At least that was the plan. We dropped off the bed, I returned the truck, and when I arrived back home, both kids were crying. Scott had apparently jumped off something and cut his forehead. I decided to do some steri-strips to approximate the margins of the wound, so I said, "Scott, I'm a doctor." Do you think that helped? No. He cried even more. But we got the steri strips on and I think the wound is healing nicely. Then, a patient lent me her 70-200L IS USM F2.8 lens and I shot a great picture of Tyler.

To the best daddy in the world!!! Before having Scott Danny said he wanted his children to know his family always came first no matter what he was doing in life. He has accomplished true selflessness when it comes to being a wonderful dad and husband. Scott shopped for Dad's presents and was so proud to deliver them to him. He got him ties, shirts, candy, a book that he calls "Dad and I" and some other fun stuff. I made a scrapbook page with a poem for Father's Day that reads, "If I could talk one of the first things I would say is "I LOVE YOU"! I love you for being worthy and willing to bless me in times of need. I love you for teaching my Spanish. I love you for throwing me high in the air which always makes me laugh. i love you for comforting me at night when all are asleep. I love you for playing trains, planes and automobiles with me. I love you for playing the piano to soothe me. I love you for always finding time to read to me. I love you for sha

Danny having some fun with the camera while watching the boys. I love that I come home from work with great pictures of the kids. I love that Scott fell asleep with his truck by his side!

Every summer the City of Walnut Creek has a summer series of outdoor movies at Heather Farms Park. It is free and always a great time. We bring blankets, popcorn and enjoy watching movies on the giant screen. Danny and I like having family time together. Scott stayed awake for the entire movie. Tyler sleept and watched just like babies do. I recommend it to all. Tonight we saw "Night at the Musuem" with Ben Stiller. Good show! It could have had a little more character development but we still enjoyed it and left feeling good. Waiting for the show to begin. We hung out for about an hour before it got dark. Scott eating his popcorn. Tyler being cute. Tyler eating his PB&J sandwich...he loves them! And Scott stuffing his face with popcorn. It was impossible to get the kids to look a the camera tonight.

Painting a mural at Civic Arts. This is where he takes his weekly art class with Pop which is a lot of fun.

Skipolini's Pizza in Clayton, CA has the best pizza and atmosphere. After a long week of work for me (Danny), it was nice to unwind here. Scott loves the play structure the best. Heidi & Tyler love the crust! Upon leaving Scott wanted to play with the big truck. The little truck he brought along just didn't do it for him...don't know why?!? Let us know if you are ever down for a relaxing evening with pizza and a huge play area for the kids. A great place for parents and kids.