Sunshine and The Nooni

The Durham family took a trip up north to visit our aunt and uncle in Rancho Cucamonga. We had a great time visiting with Lynda and Bill, and of course, Lynda made a great dinner.

Here are some pics...no captions, just pics.

Just Some Good Ol' Pics

OH! (The Nooni's new favorite thing to say)

MayMae set Pooh up to watch her show with her. How cute.

This is what they were watching...the purple dinosaur from our imagination.

She caught me taking the picture.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

We wanted to send a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GRANDMA DURHAM!!!! Today is Grandma's 49th b'day (wink wink) and we wish we could be there to celebrate with you, but we took some pictures to celebrate this special occasion instead. We can't wait to see you in about three weeks! We love you Grandma!!!

MaryMayes is sitting in her new favorite place to sit...the stroller for her dolls.

She's so excited to see grandma in a few weeks.

Part 1: MaryMayes posing for a pic with Pooh...seemingly content.

Part 2: MaryMayes' frustration begins...of course she grabs Pooh...

Part 3: MaryMayes is finished with this photo session and has weapons...she throws Pooh at mommy who is holding the sign. All done!

Fireworks go Boom Boom Pow

We hope and pray that you all had a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend and that you and yours are doing very well.

MaryMayes, mom and dad had a great time around La Mirada for the fourth of July weekend. In La Mirada the city puts on a fireworks display on July 3rd, and everyone comes out to the La Mirada park to picnic, play and then watch the firework display. On Friday night we got to hang out with our good friends Matt and Sarah Beth Getz before they move to South Bend, IN. We went to the park and then before the fireworks show we came home to give MayMae a bath and watch the fireworks from our apartment. MaryMayes loved watching the fireworks, though she didn't like the noise of the ones that some people were shooting around us. It was a fun night, and we will miss the Getz's as they leave for Indiana where Matt is going to pursue his Ph.D in philosophy from Notre Dame (He's smart). We are really bummed that they are leaving, but so excited for them and the little one on the way.

On July 4, Brian and Carole Hedrick came and had lunch with us to celebrate the fourth with us. We bbq'd (but I burnt the tri tip...boo!) and had way too much to eat, though it was all delicious ('cept the burnt stuff). We then went to the park to play for a bit, throw the football around, burn some calories, watch Nooni steal the football and run for a touchdown, and just enjoy our time with Brian and Carole. The Hedrick's are amazing people and we love hanging out with them.

It was a really fun July 4 weekend, though we did miss being around our family. Here are some pics for you to enjoy.

The princess was decked out in her blue and white stars with red bow. Yup, she's patriotic.

Such a princess...she loved being around everyone.

On the fourth, MaryMayes wanted to play football with Uncle Brian and Daddy.

She could...go...all...the...waaaayyyyy... touchdown!

Mommy, MayMae, and Aunt Sarah Beth.

Mommy and Nooni looking beautiful as always.

The Durham Fam in the La Mirada park to celebrate July 4.

With our good friends Matt and Sarah Beth Getz. We love them so much!

The three women in the park...MaryMayes wanted to join everyone's parties.

Aunt Carole chasing the Nooni around the park.

Our Good friends Brian and Carole Hedrick hung out with us on the fourth.

Uncle Brian helps MaryMayes understand the 626 Guard Trap.

Another family portrait.

Nooni loves her purse.

This picture cracks us up because when we bring the goldfish out, MaryMayes refuses to take her hand out of the container...she just keeps it in there with a big smile on her face.

"Dada, abeep poowow mana ooprah daw oop bah" she says as she plays with the camera.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

MaryMayes, along with Holly and Brett, wanted to say happy Father's Day to all of the father's out there, but especially to Papa, Big Pop and Grandpa. We also want to say happy Father's Day to Uncle Fray, and to Uncle Mitch on his first Father's Day! We love and miss you all!!!

Disneyland and a Championship!

Well, today was a fun and eventful day. We went to Disneyland for a few hours this afternoon, which was a blast and Nooni loved it! We rode a few rides, the Winnie the Pooh ride being her favorite. We also got our pictures taken with a few of the characters, but MaryMayes is not a fan of creepy people wearing furry suits...I'm going to say that is a good thing. But, overall it was a really fun time and MayMae really enjoyed herself...she even got daddy to buy her a stuffed Pooh (Daddy is already wrapped around her finger).

We ended the day with friends at our place watching the Lakers win their 15th NBA championship. Our great buddy David came over to watch what turned out to be the last game of the finals. We had a good time over some steaks, cheesy potato cassarole, salad and ice cream all while rooting hard for the Lake show. When the buzzer sounded, with the Lakers prevailing, 99-86, Brett started clapping and screaming, Nooni started clapping, neighbors were screaming, fireworks were going off...it was a good feeling.

Here are the pics.

Ahh...daddy loves this picture...they already bring a smile to her face. She's a keeper.

Yup, we are the champions.

The one and only...Pooh! OK, notice how Nooni is as far away as she can be from him...she's not a fan of the people in costume.

She still doesn't really know how to react.

MaryMayes loved looking at the boat and the baby duckies swimming around it.

Chip was trying to show MaryMayes some love...she had no desire to touch this oversized chipmunk.

She did finally pose for a pic...as we kept her as far away from Chip as possible.

Nooni was excited to ride Mr. Toad's wild ride.

Listening to the Disney Firefighter band...as you can tell, she was enjoying herself.

Happy Birthday Aunt Jai!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT JAI, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
We love you Aunt Jai and we cannot wait to see you when we come back home!
~MaryMayes, Holly and Brett.

When Nooni was cooperating and sending her love Aunt Jai's way....

...getting annoyed about holding her sign...

...and we're done.