Emi's Trip South

Emi had a little trip South last week. First she went to Legoland, then the San Diego Zoo, and finally Sea World. She had so much fun sleeping at the hotel and especially going on the waterslides at the pool with Daddy.
When it was time to check out, Emi INSISTED on pulling her own suitcase! She's a very "do it myself" kind of girl!

Happy Birthday Mr. Luke!

We would like to wish our little Mr. Luke a very happy 1st birthday! We love you!
Thanks for always hanging in there and being cool with all the girls!

Happiness is snuggling with your twin sister!

This was day 3 in the hospital. Little Fiona likes to snuggle up to her big sister Stella.
(That may have irritated Stella.)







Later on the girls had their first professional photos taken. First they put on their hats. Then they moved on to little pink bows. I think it's Fiona smiling in the pink bow picture.

The Longest and Best 4th of July ever!

Well, yesterday we had a very long and adventurous fourth of July. First we headed down to Balboa Island, where our neighbors' parents have a home right on the waterfront. Emily got to play on the beach and in the water with her friends Macy and Reese. She had fun getting buried in the sand and getting nice and dirty. Then, we all went out on their Duffy boat and Emily also got to help drive the boat. It was very difficult (emotionally for Emily a.k.a. meltdown) to leave our fun outing at the beach, but we had to do it so that we could head down to Ladera Ranch for nighttime fun. So we finally made it down south for a BBQ and then to watch fireworks with Mike, Aqua, Mia, & Mr. Luke. It was a great day full of celebrating!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! So grateful for our freedom. Also grateful for those who are risking their lives for our country!
Red, white, and blue...what does it mean to you?

The Vardiman Twins Have Arrived!

They're here and they are nice and healthy. "The girls" were born on Andy's birthday, July 1st. Stella Michelle (she's the big one) was born first at 9:09 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Fiona Michelle (yep they have the same middle name) was born at 9:10 a.m. and was 5 pounds 9 ounces and was 18 inches long. Check out the view from their hospital room. Some people go a lifetime and NEVER have a hotel room with a view like this one!I'm not sure which baby Shelly is holding but I'm sure she could tell you! So cute!

Happy Birthday Da Da!

Emi would like to wish her Daddy a Happy Birthday! She got to give him the Woody card today. It probably wasn't surprise. (for the full story, see yesterday's blog)