Go Pack Go! ...and a Vacation.

We went to our first Packer's game last week.  I'm pretty sure when it comes to the battle of making you a Packer's fan or a Seahawk's fan, I'm way too outnumbered.

You had a great time cheering, eating hot dogs, and running around.  You and your sister were all decked out in Packer's gear, and you got a lot of compliments, and a whole group of girls in front of us that were Charger fans flirted with you throughout the game.

The next morning we went to Solvang for the weekend.  You went early with Grandma and Dude-pa and I had to wake you up at 10:00am to get you out the door.  The football game wore you out!

You loved running around the house.  Playing out side in the big yard.  Looking at all the animals.  Swimming, fishing, playing ball, and going on walks.

The Circus and a Luau

I braved it, and took you and your sister to the circus.  We were with friends, and I knew you'd have fun with the boys, so I wasn't too worried.  You loved the show.  We were in a suite so we had freedom to move around a bit, but you didn't want to miss anything.  Even while you ate your hot dog, you sat on the bar above the seats so you could still see.  It was a lot of fun and you loved all the animals.  And you loved sitting by your friend who is 5 years older than you.  He's a great little buddy and you and him sat on the steps together for the first little bit.

It was my massage therapist's son's birthday and we went to his party, even though we'd never met him.  Any excuse to be in the water!  You had fun on the slide and playing with some other boys, and you tolerated your sister trying to climb all over you.

busy, busy, busy...

I don't feel like we're that busy, but when I see how quickly I fall behind, it makes me realize we fill our days quite a bit.

We took a quick, uneventful weekend trip to Utah.  You ended up staying a few extra days because Grammy and Grandpa had plans to come out here later in the week.  You loved every second of it, and even when you got here I ran out to greet you and you ran around the truck to Grammy's side to get her out to play with you.

Uncle's Dave and Scott bought you a basketball hoop.  You are quite a shot!  Dad made grilled watermelon.  It looked better than it tasted.  Think hot pumpkin... Everyone pretended to like it, but you made sure he knew it was yucky.

Auntie Annie went to Ireland and Scotland and brought you and Addie the cutest outfits!

We took Grammy and met friends at the beach.  Ashleigh is my closest friend here in California and she has boys who are almost 5 and 7.  Although they are a lot older than you, they are the sweetest friends.  So patient when you don't understand what they are trying to do with the toys.  And they include you in everything.  And you always give hugs good-bye.  It's been hard for us to find friends here your age, but I'm so happy to have the Rose family close by, and they all just love you and Addie.

A walk through uptown Whittier.

Swimming at Grandma and Dude-pa's.  You are in love with the water.

Helping Grammy with a puzzle.  You are her constant little shadow.  And even though I pretend to be sad when you don't want me, it's nice to just have Addie to feed, change diapers, and put to bed.

So sad to say good-bye.  This really was the hardest good-bye.  You DID NOT want Grammy to leave.  You were sobbing and clinging to her.  I don't know if it was harder on you or her.  You followed them down the stairs in tears.

A pool party with dad's friends.  With some strong encouraging, you jumped fell off the diving board.  But later you jumped off the side over and over.

Now that Addie is mobile and crawling all over the place, I see her bugging you a lot.  Climbing all over you.  Tugging on your snuggle buggle when you're laying on it.  Grabbing at your sippy cup.  And taking your toys, often right out of your hands.  I'm actually surprised at how patient you are with her, so when you do get frustrated, I step in and save you from the baby attack.  Once in a while you play nice together, and sometimes even laugh together.  It warms my heart to peak in at you playing together.

Swimming!

We had a weekend with temperatures in the mid-90's so we decided to let you test the waters over at Grandma and Grandpa White's pool. You've loved taking baths since the day you were born, so although the water was a bit cold, I still thought you might enjoy it.

You didn't get your head wet, but everything else you did, and you seemed to love it.

Dad and I are going this week to get you some little swimmers diapers, baby sun screen and some floaty toys. We weren't too prepared for this day. You have swim shorts but we forgot to take them with us so we had to make do. Next time we'll be a little more ready for some fun in the sun. I'm so looking forward to the summer with you.You look very alone out there, but Grandpa was really close by!

Such a cute little naked monster.