Marshall Musings: hubby turns the big two-eight!

Over Spring Break Jeremiah turned 28 years old! For his birthday he asked for a mountain bike. He loves riding and rode the trails at Cameron Park in college. It was also one of his favorite family memories growing up. So... Lulu, Jpop, and I went in together and bought him a mountain bike! Lilly bought him a trailer for her to ride in behind the bike once she is big enough. :) I feel a family tradition coming on... The weekend of his birthday he wanted to go to the lake and relax. He took his bike and got lots of riding in! First he dropped his car of at the shop and then rode home on his bike... approximately 7 miles. Then, my dad bought a mountain bike and they went and rode at Hamby Trails. Lastly, they ended their biking weekend by riding around the entire lake, 27 miles on mountain bikes! WOW! I don't know how they did it. I think it is an understatement to say they were so thankful for their padded shorts by the end of it all!

Jere's new set of wheels

I asked him to make me coffee in the morning and when he went in the kitchen there was a little surprise awaiting him...

Lilly and Clara

Clara is an adopted member of our family! She of course has her own family, but she has and will always be a part of ours as well. She even took care of me when I was Lilly's age so it was so special for her to meet and hold sweet Lilly!

L's first time on Daddy's shoulders

This might be a shocker for some of you... but every now and then you might catch this in our house...

Lulu and Jpop got Lilly a new toy. It is an activity table! And believe it or not... it is bilingual too. It has all sorts of exciting things: a phone, toy laptop, book, and lots of colors and sounds!

I love a sun hat and I especially love one with a wide brim. Although I'm not so sure Lilly was a big fan! She kept trying to pull it off.

Mocha enjoying the boat ride...

Jpop and Lulu

Lilly sporting her shades!

When Lulu brought these to L from Seaside I must say I had my doubts, but they have definitely been handy and will be worn a lot this summer! Like her Mommy, Lilly's blue eyes are super sensitive and she hates it when it is bright out and the sun shines in them. So... these shades were a definite lifesaver. They didn't bother Lilly at all and her eyes thanked her! :)

me and my girl

the birthday boy and his cutie pie

She wasn't loving the life jacket... but she came around. Once we got moving in the boat it was just so relaxing. It almost rocked her to sleep.

L opening her mouth like Daddy. Such a copy cat!

I'm styling with my shades on top of my head!

Watch out! I grab all things in sight and I've got a good grip!

Hanging out on the dock! Mocha of course gathering sweet gum balls, bringing them to us to throw, and then when we wouldn't she would throw them in the water herself and then jump in to go after them. Crazy!