Our Swell Time in California!

A morning in the pumpkin patch, searching for just the right pumpkin.

Have you ever seen so many giant pumpkins in one place? We sure had our pick! Once all the pumpkins were loaded in the back of Dad's pick-up, we were off. The only problem was all the vines that got caught up under his truck. We were clearing a whole row out! So, just because we all like a little excitement in our day, Casey hooked his suberban up to Dad's pick-up and dragged him out. Where was Jerry's pick-up when we needed it, eh? :)

Here's the boat I've heard so many things about. Finally the boat of memories became reality. And what fun it was! We'll most certainly have to do that again. A day at the beach is fun anyway, but throw in a boat and it's fabulous!!

Casey catching some air.

Jerry, zooming side to side.

Marie in action :)

James wishing he could ride too.

Here's our little Trent... enjoying the sand and shade.

Tys wasn't always quite sure about it all, but ask him if he was having fun and he'd give a firm nod... "yes".

Miss Katie loved the water and watering the sand :)

James had a great time too, and now knows what a boat is!

( I love this photo sequence)... Tys, can you reach it?

Just a little further...

Grandma and her grandkids

I think I missed the punchline, but these boys thought something was awfully funny!

Playing at the splashpad in Ripon.

Katie kicking the water around.

Little Lucas hanging out

I think the Haveman men just have a thing for vehicles :)

We were able to celebrate James' second birthday while visiting Mom and Dad. I think by the time he got his cake he was pretty much done and in need of sleep :) But I know I enjoyed it :)

The visit to California was great. It was wonderful to see family and hang out everyone together. The memories are lasting and we hope to make many more next year... and the next year... and the next year... well, you get my point :)