Family Fun Continues

We really have enjoyed having our whole family around this summer. We were sorry Trent and Luke only had a few days with us. We loved watching Van and Shea practice their walking. They almost have it. Here a few pictures of the last few days with Carin and Janna around. It was very sad to see them drive away yesterday. It was especially lonely today with just me at home. Sunday night we had 23 for dinner and 20 spent the night. It is amazing how fast food disappears with that many people around. I loved every minute. Do you like our amazingly big pool?
We took several trips to the park. Carin and Leah enjoyed the teeter totter.
Sara and Abby just chillin'.
These kids loved the sand.
Are you dizzy yet?

They loved to climb up, but a few were not to sure how to get down.
Abby and Haylie were always together.
Shea climbing on the playset.

Grandpa reading a book to the little ones.
Sunday night the box with all the old formals came out. As you can see Janna can still get into the dress she used when she was 15. The younger ones will have to grow a little to have the dresses really fit.
Popcicles for everyone.

Family Pictures

This past week were so lucky to have all of our family here in Southern California. It has been two years since we have been all at the same place. We have added three grandchildren. Since Carin and Janna and their families live so far away we took the opportunity to have pictures taken. These are not the professional pictures, those will come later. It was a fun afternoon. The overcast skies made for perfect picture taking.

Beach House 2008

We had a wonderful time at the beach house this year. The only bad part was having to start on Thursday and go home before the 4th of July. It made it hard to see all the rest of the Hart clan. However, our little family had everyone except Trent here during the week. He came in Thursday night after we had checked out. He was here to help us celebrate the 4th of July. Carin, Leah and Shea
Weston in the big bucket.
Walking to get donuts.
Enjoying the donuts.
With the support of three cousins Rusty made the long walk back from Ruby's without complaining.
Everyone enjoying the jungle gym at Balboa. Look at the birthday girl (Kari) at the very top.

Tim and Tanya
Janna and Luke
The 12 pack --Whit's name for our 12 grandchildren.
Donna and Wayne enjoying watching the action.
Relaxing at the Plaza.

Van's sandy face,
Marisa loves the beach.
Shea sure can crawl quickly when she spots the water.
Logan, Wayne and Sara.
Kari and Matt.
The week couldn't have been better.

Italy

Wayne and I had the most amazing trip to Italy. It was great to be able to go with Kathy and Tom. We visited some wonderful places and saw things we have dreamed about and only seen in pictures. Here is just a taste of what we did.

Throwing a coin in Trivi Fountain in Rome. This was our first city.

Spanish Steps. This was just the beginning of the many stairs we went up and down on.
These next two pictures are on the top of the Vatican.

This is one of our many gelato stops. As I have been trying to rearrange my pictures I have lost two. So I give up. Enjoy!