Newport Beach fun!

For a last little get away before summer ended we headed down to Newport Beach for some fun in the sun!  And for Scott's birthday!  {Be prepared for lots of pics!}

 The view from the hotel!

 We visited with friends and went on their boat around the lake.

Brynn got to hang out with one of her besties, Hannah!

 Taking the ferry over to Balboa Island.

 Ferry ride

 Scott and Brynn riding the ferris wheel...Brynn loved it!

 Me and Evan riding...he didn't like it.  

Wanted to get off almost as soon as it started!

 Brynn got to jump on the giant trampoline.

Here she is with her harness on waiting for her turn!

 Shaved ice

Yummy!

Beautiful day and lots of people out enjoying it!

Me and my boy!

Checking out the sand

She loved playing in the sand!

Didn't so much like when the water came up and got her feet all wet.

The Birthday boy enjoying dinner at Duke's!

The kids helping blow out the candle.

Playing in the sand after dinner.

The kiddos enjoying some pool time at the hotel!

Evan being goofy.

Taking a nap after all the swimming and before dinner.

It was a nice getaway and we all enjoy some time away to rest and recharge.  Our last little trip as a family of four!

Evan's rootin' tootinest 2nd birthday party!

We had Evan's birthday party yesterday and it was a success, even if it had to be rescheduled!  It was a family affair because of the change, but everyone had fun and that's all that matters.  It was Woody/Toy Story themed because it's one of his favorite movies, right next to Cars.

 Birthday boy didn't want his picture taken.

 He was a little unsure about everyone singing to him.

 Really enjoying his cupcake!

 Opening his presents!

 The Toy Story gang

 Riding his new tricycle from Mommy and Daddy!

 Presents!

Thanks for all the birthday love from our friends and family for our little guy!  He had a great birthday thanks to you all!!!

We finished off the night with a concert in the park!  The kids got to run around dancing to music all night.  Perfect way to end the day!

{And I totally slacked on taking pictures at his party!  :(  It's hard though when you're trying to host AND take pictures of everyone.  I guess I'll have to try and remember for the next party.}

Take me out to the ballgame...

We took the kids to their first major league baseball game tonight and they had a blast!  And the Angels won so that is always a plus!!!  Go A Team!!!  And to make the night even better it was fireworks night so the kids most definitely enjoyed that!

I was very surprised at how well they behaved...these kiddos always surprising me!

2 year well check

Evan had his two year well check today and did so well.  He is up to 27 pounds 8 ounces {40th %ile} and 35 3/4 inches tall {90th %ile}.  It looks like he is following in his big sister's long and lean path!

The pediatrician looked him over and he still checks out great!  She was impressed with his vocabulary and stringing words together.  He had one shot and was none to pleased with that...even gave the poor nurse a major case of stink eye!  He doesn't have another appointment until his 3 year visit, barring any sick visits.

Evan's 2 years old!!

How does it happen so quickly??  It seems like he was just an itty, bitty, squishy baby and now he is this big boy!

For his actual birthday I was, unfortunately, out of state, but we celebrated the next night by going out to dinner...just the four of us!

 A quick stop to ride car/bus/jeep thingy!

 Sissy had a turn too!

And after dinner the big guy blew out the candle of the giant piece of cake they gave him!  This weekend is his rescheduled birthday and I know he'll have a blast!

Happy Birthday to the cutest, silliest, smartest two year old I know!  We love you little guy!

Another trip to Palm Springs!

For Father's Day weekend we decided to head out to Palm Springs!  We stayed at my Dad's house, the guys enjoyed some golf and the kids loved swimming all day!

 We headed to the mall for a bit and the kids got to rode on the train!  They were so excited!

 A little blurry, but he wouldn't stop moving!

 So worn out...he fell asleep at dinner!

 My little fishy!  She loves swimming!

 Beating the heat with popsicles!!!

Yummy!

Mason enjoying his popsicle after lots of swimming.

 Once Evan warmed up to swimming...he loved it!

Brynn swimming with PapaDabaDoo....she had a blast!

We all had a good time and it wasn't too terribly hot!  It was a nice little get away and a great way to celebrate the dads!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Another haircut!

Little dude was overdue for a haircut so today was the day to get it done!  I think he looks a little California surfer!  Still doesn't mind getting his hair cut when he get to sit in and drive a little car AND watch Lightening McQueen.  Lucky boy!


We noticed Evan got his bottom right first molar a few weeks ago around 5/18 and it just finally finished coming all the way through.  He is up to 11 teeth!


I totally forgot to mention, to cement the fact that he is becoming a big boy, he ditched his binky at the end of April.  Pretty much did it on his own and it wasn't painful at all!  One night as I was putting him to bed he didn't ask for it, so I didn't give it to him!  That was it!  It was so surprising for us considering he was a binky addict and I'm pretty sure he would have had it at all times if he could.  How is he almost 2?!?!

Mother's Day 2012

I had a wonderful Mother's day!  Flowers from my little loves, brunch, we visited the gardens at The Huntington Library and, finally, finished the day with cherry Diet Cokes from Johnny Rockets!  Not to mention lots of love and cuddles from the little ones!  A great day indeed!

The little princess got tired from walking around.

Daddy was nice to give her a lift!

Me and my little dude!

Here we go again!

I think by now most of you know this....but numero tres is on the way!!  We are very thrilled to be expecting a third bundle of joy and to be completing our family.  I'm currently about 14 1/2 weeks {already in the 2nd trimester} and due October 23rd.  I had a handful of visits to the Dr., seen the baby on ultrasound about 4 times and we've heard the sweet little heartbeat; all confirming that everything is going well.

Brynn is sooo excited about the baby, she seems to switch between thinking it's a boy or girl...currently she thinks another little brother.  And I think Evan is going to be in for a big surprise come October.  Because, ya know, he's not quite 2 and doesn't quite grasp the concept of "a baby in Mommy's tummy" !  :)

And yes, this WILL be the final addition to our family!  This. Shop. Is. Closed!  Having three kids under 4 years old is our limit!  And if we are to be so blessed to have three healthy little ones to love and watch grow...what more could we ask for?

The picture is how we told our families, so it is a few weeks old, but they all got it and our very happy for us as well.  Oh, and I added a new ticker over on the right side!

Phone Pics

Just sharing some pictures from my phone, since I don't lug around the real camera everywhere we go.

 A few weeks ago we had a crawfish boil and Evan was busy inspecting him!

 Nice day = a long walk to run off some energy.

 Choo-choo at dance!

 Some one was sleepy.

 Water table fun in the sun!

 She was soooo excited about her pink nail polish!

 Little diva liked these sun glasses the best because they had pinkish colored lenses!

 Happy guy leaving a birthday party at the park.

 Blowing her party blower.

 Little Miss thought it was so fun to sit in the front seat while we were sitting in a parking garage.  We were waiting for little brother to finish up his nap.

 Faux hawk!

 Evan got some new kicks!

{I won't mention how small the shoes were we had been shoving his feet into.  Whoops!}

 While we were out, Brynn asked to get in the stroller AND asked me to lay the seat down.  She promptly fell asleep.  For someone who hardly ever naps these days, that was huge!!