Paint Time

Just a random photo... another hot fall day here so mommy took out the paint!  We painted fall place mats that I laminated for the kids to eat on.  They thought it was pretty cool and mom hopes it will bring fall here soon!

Setenil Day Trip

On Sunday we took advantage of lower temps (low 80's...) and drove two hours away to Setenil.  The town was just gorgeous filled with small streets and fun resturants.

Walking through the town some of the streets were covered with stone.

Um.. this photo doesn't do justice.. this street here is what we came in on wiht our seven passenger vehicle.  I actually had to get out of the car and walk infront of it to make sure the car would fit.  I guess, another reason was I thought I was going to throw up as I was so nervous.  I would like to go with just helping Andy...

Randomness

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I really could write a book on Claire.  Claire is a great child, hasn't hit terrible two's, easy going...  However she always does the most random thigs!  When I walked by her in the bathroom she was sitting in the toilet to go potty like this.  I had time to get the camera and she hadn't moved.  Nor was she thrilled with the photo of her on the potty!!  Most children at her age would be screaming if they were sitting in the toilet like this!!

Claire likes her baby to sleep just like her, pacifier in

Claire had the door closed to my room and when I opened it this is how I found her!  I guess Violet her bear wasn't feeling the best!

My little man

If Drew and Claire could they would be doing this all day!!  Claire started to ride a bike with training wheels in July and is a pro!!!   It's a blast having two kid's that can ride a bike alone.  And their basket's are always full:)

2nd Annual Triathalon

On Saturday Drew competed in his second annual Rota, triathlon.  Last week they had a trial run for it and he was ready for his big day!!  The race consisted of swimming, biking, and running.

I think that every child on base participated in this event.  This picture doesn't do justice as it wraps around the corner!

Having his daddy a triathlete Drew was in good hands with everything staged and ready.

Can we get some knuckles for good luck!

Um.. this was Claire's look she gave me the entire time we were in the pool part as she wanted to be in her suit!

Drew did amazing in the swimming, with NO HELP!!

After the transition we were ready for the bike part.

A little far away.. but here comes Drew!!

Drew getting ready to drop his bike and start the running!

The BIG finish!!!!

The race was broken down into three age catagories, Drew's name being called...

We were THRILLED for Drew.  He ended up getting 3rd out of age 4-6 for boys!!!  The best part of the race was Drew did EVERTHING all by himself.

He ended up with an awesome trophy and we couldn't be more proud of out little tri-athlete!

More of Ash!!

Having a few tapas with a castle right behind us... I LOVE SPAIN!!!

Out on the boat with our spanish friends in Rota

On our night out Claire made friends with another spanish girl while we ate some tapas.  They had a blast running around together

One of our favorite beaches in Puerto Shery

Drew called it before we even left the house, "I sit by Ashleigh"!!

The last ten minutes of the train ride they thought it would be a good idea to take a nap

Claire went right to bed..

The view of the water walk way

I was a little jealous of Claire as she road in her stroller in her undies!  Her dress felt heavy in the hot heat so her dream came true and I told her she could take it off!  (she would choose to be in her undies all day and everyday... I hope this phase doesn't last long)!

First Day of School!

Today Drew started his first day of Pre-K here on base.  Last week Drew and I attended an in-doc where he met his teachers and saw his class room.  When today FINALLY came he couldn't have been more excited!  His class only has thirteen other children in it (which I LOVE). 

Claire also thought it was her first day of school as well!

2nd year of our airplane back pack!

"Don't worry Claire, I'll be home in three hours..."

And then Drew picked Claire up and started swining her around...

And then fell.. in the dirt and grass.. with their school clothes on...

And a pyramid was built....

Just a normal photo shoot.... I really don't have just a normal photo.. EVER!!!

When one first walks into the school there is a water fountain.  I did not miss school all summer long.. why.. right when we enter the bulding Claire needs a drink for ten minutes... the stairs are always wet... tons of kiddos are on it... and so it begins again...

In front of his new room!

Mommy was more sad then Drew, he was ready to PLAY!!!

It was really nice to have a morning with just Claire and for me to only keep up with one on their bike!!

Ashleigh Visit's Spain

Two weeks ago my AWESOME friend since first grade came to Spain to visit us!  Hat's off to Ashleigh as has visited the Olsen's at every duty station so far, INCLUDING ICELAND!!!  I had to fight for her attention though as Drew and Claire loved her!

One of the nights we went to a bull fight in Puerto

Our seats were great and right next to the judges.  Sitting in the seats that we had, the matador was always facing us!

Drew showing his muscles as we were at the top of Gibraltar!

I took Ash to my favorite salon, where she had her hair done!

Ashleigh was able to spend close to two weeks with us here!  Andy and I said how relaxing it was to have a guest that long as we were able to have down days as well.  It truly was awesome to have Ashleigh here and never a dull moment!