"The Buddy Boy"

Since week 2 Ryan has slept a good 6-7 hour chunk every night. Last night he slept from 9-6...9 hours!!!!! Could this be a start of something beautiful? He is doing so well. Gaining more head control, smiling in reaction (especially at Daddy) and cooing sweetly. I am soaking in this time off with my kiddos. The title of this entry refers to Haley's name for Ryan. She is still in love with him.

Family Reunion

Another fun family weekend! The Yuba City crew came our way for the weekend. We BBQed both Friday and Saturday nights, went to Monterey for the day on Saturday and hung out this morninig until about noon. Monterey was BEAUTIFUL. We had a great time. Our family sure knows how to eat, drink, and be merry! We always have a blast together.

Ode to Family

I like my family. The reason I say "like" is because it is way easier to love your family than to like your family. We feel so blessed to be so close to our families. Several years ago Josh and I toyed with moving out of state so that we could own a home, etc. We love living near our families and having the luxury of spending so much time with them. Thank you family! You are incredibly supportive and we don't know what we'd do without you!

Speaking of family, Josh and I became family six years ago. Our anniversary is on Sunday. I find it very fitting that we will be hanging in Monterey on Saturday with the Yuba City family and be able to visit our wedding spot. That day was the best day ever. All joy and love all day long! I love the guy more than I ever have.

Cheers to family!

Smile!

It Happened

I have always heard stories about people's children, but it did not happen to me until today. We were walking into preschool and an obese woman was walking in front of us and held the door. She was wearing shorts. Haley said very innocently, "Mama she's big. She's got big legs!"
wanted to die...

How? Part 2

Don't judge how I look in this picture...it was early...before showers. :)
How do people keep a clean house with 2? The other day I was cleaning up (a thankless job) and realized that every room in our house was a mess. How could that be? I feel like I am cleaning all the time. Haley cleans up her messes before rest time or before we go anywhere. How is the house always a mess? anyone?

Our summer continues to be fun filled. We've had play dates, swim lessons, park days, pre school, etc. Ryan is growing and doing well. Haley is crazy and growing and doing well.

We realized, after we bought our first place, how much we LOVE living in Campbell. There is a small orchard behind us and we made friends with the owners by talking to them through Haley's bedroom window. We've been watching the apricots being picked, cleaned, cut and dried in the sun. The women ( I would guess in their 70s) have been doing it their whole lives. Their family grew up in the house and they have been able to keep the house in the family although no one lives there now. They invited us to come over so we walked over there and got some fresh apricots off the tree. They haven't been back. I am sure we won't see them again until next harvest. We met a family at the Farmer's Market who also had a new baby and got to talking. They are always at the free concert on the green each Thursday night and they said they would look for us. These are just a few examples of why we love it. It is such a community feel with so many things to do that are family focused. we walk downtown at least 1-2 times a week. So great!

Everyone is still asleep. I just got caught up on emails, bills, etc. I should go shower while I can so I don't have to look like I do in that picture! :)

One Month

Ryan is one month old today. It's crazy to think that one year ago I wasn't even pregnant and now we have this little guy with us. He is doing so well. We LOVE what a great sleeper he is. 2 nights ago he slept from 9:30-5:00...what a gift! He usually does a 5-6 hour chunk each night, which makes me feel very human. He has two 2-3 hour awake times during the day and I love it. It is fascinating to watch him discover the world around him. Smiles- don't care if they are accidental or on purpose...they are the best!
Haley is still all over him. We had to instill the "leave him alone while he's sleeping" rule since there have been a few times when her hugs and kisses have deprived him of his slumber.

Preschool

Haley has officially started preschool. She is going twice a week for 3 hours through the summer. She was SO EXCITED her first day. She picked out her dress and basically kicked us out the moment we arrived. I am sure this will yield several stories. I left with tears in my eyes. I cannot believe our little girl is old enough to be going to preschool. I came home from dropping her off and spent some real quality face time with Ryan. This is going to be great for everyone.

Prayers

Every night, after we brush teeth and read 2 books, we each take a turn sharing what we are thankful for. Last night Haley said " I am thankful for my bruh-ver who is growing so big, and my mom and my dad and my reader books and this cup of water."