Part-time Job

Apparently there was an opening for neighborhood sprinkler inspector and Will heard about it. I've never seen such dilligence in a part-time summer employee before! Except maybe for Britton's stint as a pool boy. Will knows each sprinkler at the Olson's house, and knows which ones need to be pushed back down each day. He also knows his route around the neighborhood and which sprinklers usually require his attention. He even volunteers to check the sprinklers outside of each store we visit in town. The only thing better than pushing down rebellious sprinklers is of course, running through them on a hot day. A cold morning is also acceptable.

Old and New

We moved to Brentwood, for the summer, almost two weeks ago. We unpacked our stuff about one week ago. We finally set up our computer a few days ago, and I just uploaded this picture today. My life moves more slowly here in Brentwood. This picture represents what I'm missing about our old place: the backyard playground, the community, and the friends. Our last couple days at Stanford were warm enough to get out the pool that's been sitting on our patio all winter. I warmed up the hose water with water from inside, and all the kids piled in like it was a hot tub!
Here is what you're most likely missing out on.
Rainier cherries from the local farmer's market. Yumm! They're so sweet and tangy. I bought a big container of them. There's also some free apricots calling my name. I know you can often buy produce cheaper in the store, but there's something wonderful about picking some fruit that's still warm from the sun and eating it right on the spot... drool... I can't wait for peach season.
Britton is also missing out on these cherries right now because he's attending his annual conference in Washington D.C. I missed him as soon as he left because I was suddenly an exhausted pregnant woman with a growing belly. I swear this baby plans on doubling its weight while its daddy is gone. But luckily I am in Brentwood and have plenty of help while he's gone. Will is often bathed and put to bed by his Nana, fed by his Papa, entertained by his Uncle Alex, and babysat by KK.

Week in Brentwood

While the boys went to play, on a scouting trip to the Channel Islands, Will and I decided to spend a week with family in Brentwood. The change of scenery was nice as was the company. With all the wide open spaces Will finally decided to walk around on his own! He's turned into a full-blown toddler. We spent a LOT of time with Moto the dog actually. Will got plenty of cuddle time with his Nana, and then we took a lot of trips shopping and to parks with GG. I didn't manage to get a picture of GG. But if I had remembered I would've loved to get a picture of her sitting on the slide at the park playing with Will. She's such an active great grandma that just celebrated her 88th birthday!


GG took this picture for us at Blue Goose Park. It's such a fun, cute little playground. It was just perfect for the hot day!

These were some of his favorite things to play with at Nana and Papa Olson's house. Not toys...of course not! Candles and dishwasher soap and random pots and pans in the kitchen.


It was great to have company while Britton was gone. I hardly missed him! Just kidding. After Will went to bed my MIL (mother in-law) and I went to work on projects. She gave me lots of ideas and props for music in nursery, and I helped her with a quilt. The week went by really fast!