Saturday, September 28, 2013

My not so terrible 2 year old.


My baby is 2.  I cannot believe this little guy is already so grown up.  Words cannot express the JOY he exudes each and every day.  It is difficult to write this but when I first found out I was pregnant with Nolan I was less than thrilled.  I was totally shocked and in denial for a long time.  We were taking every precaution to not get pregnant because the timing seemed so wrong for so many reasons.  We knew we wanted a #3 but not for a while, not until things felt more settled.  I was overwhelmed with Charlie and June, Adam was starting a new business and life felt very chaotic when I found out I was pregnant.  Well, God had a bigger, better plan than I did.  I think He knew that we all needed an extra dose of JOY and HAPPINESS in our lives so He sent sweet Nolan to our family at just the right time.

This kid is awesome.  If I drop him off somewhere he asks for "kisses" and yells: "Bye Mommy!"  If he skips a nap he is not phased.  He yells: "Hi" to every single person we see at the grocery store.  I love when I ask him for a kiss and he sticks up his hand as says: "High-bive" because he is not in the mood for kisses, just "high-bives".  He says "thank you" after I give him anything and he always says "excuse me" if someone is in his way.  I am constantly asking myself, where did this kid come from?
Just a little Gangnam Style dancing on the boogie board at the beach. 
Well, I am not sure why we got so lucky to have this sweet boy join our family when he did, but we are thankful everyday for him.  He is an example to his older siblings and his parents and a reminder every day to love life.

 Happy Birthday Nolan William. 

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Happy Birthday Nolan.

birthday breakfast
cupcakes at music makers
birthday pizza picnic at grandma's house

the big two year old

checking out the goods

Friday, September 13, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Summer Fun.

We were too busy having fun to take many pictures over the summer but I did manage to get some random shots on my phone.  
Pushing my girl on the swing.
 "Mom, I just tooted in your face!"
 Someone learned to overcome his fear of dogs (baby steps)
A visit to the cemetery on granpa Charlie's birthday. 
 June on a scooter ride with her buddy Brinley and their babies.
 
 June jumping off a bridge in Newport Harbor.
 Charlie jumping off the bridge after seeing his sister do it.
A visit to the Great Park and a ride on the Great Orange balloon.
Relaxing at home, ain't no thang!
A family bike ride to the donut shop.
Dinner in the tent in the living room.
Our beloved ant farm.
Surfer boys.
Slurpee's after the kids first day of swim lessons.

The Martino's came to swim lessons.
Martino adventures.

Ice cream extravaganza.
Library summer reading program.
Miniature golf night at Boomers.
A visit to the "stinky" reptile zoo.
Poppers in the street while waiting for the 4th of July parade to start.
Bathing beauties.
A picnic dinner at Lacey park with Mimi.
A girls day at Glenn Ivy.
Some Chuck-E-Cheese time.
Road trips with these cutie pies.
Many perfect beach days.