O.C.N.J. Day 1

We had an awesome day at the beach today... Seriously, not a single cloud in the sky and the water was really warm. We're here until next Saturday and I think it's my favorite week of the year! Dad Mangin got a wonderful house this year that's right off the boardwalk and it's really nice! Bryan and Kelly arrive tomorrow night and the Motts are coming down tomorrow into Monday. We're looking forward to lots of fun!

This is our beach...17th Street. Our house is the one with the red roof towards the right. We're the backside of it.

Today I only had my camera out for a little while, but it was while I was playing with Kaden. So, today is the day of Kaden photos... He was totally into me taking pictures and I was taking full advantage of it! :)

Clammy

For some reason Kade was totally all about me taking his pics... doesn't happen often!

Haven't you heard the DMB song... Don't Drink the Water!

Talk about having fun!

Love my beach boy

Daddy and Cal

Oh I can't say enough about the combination of rolls and the shades.
Love it!

There were TONS of clams if the kids just dug down a few inches.

Little man is sitting by himself (almost all the time)
And I think the name of these sun glasses should be "nerdybar" not "coolibar" :)

Checking out the beach

I love the old couple in the background... they were watching me take a lot of pics and this one just cracks me up... Maybe I should have offered to take their picture???

I love this one of daddy and Cal... again, sorry about the shades little man.

Aaron and Bethany are here for most of the week! Yay!

Seriously, could she look like any more of a little princess... She looks like the world should be waiting on her hand and foot :)

What a wonderful 1st day and to think that we have 7 more to enjoy!

Swinging Fun

Cal is a huge fan of the swing lately. He just has such a good time... even if I only push him once and then walk away. :) Not that I ever do that :)

love this serious face

not fully focused, but cute

Wee! I love this Mom!!

I know this picture is super blurry, but I love that you can see his silly giggle.

Gotta love the chub.

Random... Da Boyz

Just found a few cute pics of the boys. Kade loves Cal so much and I can't wait for them to be buds!

Kaden once was a nukie lover too!

Kenzie Starts 2nd Grade

Monday was Kenzie's first day of second grade. She was pretty excited, especially since she and her friend Olivia were planning to wear matching outfits!

My 2nd Grader

Sweet outfit girl!

Toothless smile... well, one is missing :)

Some silly faces from a silly girl

and the princess needed daddy to drive her to the bus becuase her "legs were tired"!!

Kenzie and Daddy. It's crazy to see how much taller she gets each year :)

These are the crocs that made some drama... she didn't want to wear them, but she got over it.

WHAT! WHAT'S THIS... A picture of all 4 Mangin kids!!

Ok, not great pictures, but hey- ALL 4 are looking :)

Lots Going On...

Kenz started school yesterday- 2nd grade. Pics to follow
My students (all 256 of them!) start today. No pics to follow
My Grad. class started this weekend. No pics, but lots of work to follow.

Hope to post soon! No time right now, but I really miss blogging. Gotta find the time :)