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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Ode to Springtime
This spring has been yuck, yuck, yuck. (And that's putting it nicely because this is a family blog, people). The Seattle Times summed it up this week when it said "the Seattle area experienced the longest stretch of bone-chilling daytime temperatures for April in the 120 years since record-keeping began." Greeeeat. I'm honestly pretty stoked I stayed out of town for most of April!
I feel bad complaining because there are other places SO much worse off than us weather-wise. Tornadoes in the south, severe snowstorms in the east... I really shouldn't whine at all! But coming from spending most of my life in CA, a chilly spring is a total let-down.
Anyhoo, today was perfectly glorious and a definite reminder of why we live here. Sunshine, blue skies, clear air, and a perfect morning at Kelsey Creek Park with wonderful friends. It's definitely my new favorite place. This momma is one happy camper, and I can't wait for summer!
O getting as close as possible to her new bunny friend.
BFF Maren and a freshly sheared sheep.
Adorable Nash and his mom Lauren checking out the chickens.
Happiness is...
Shoving small sticks through a hole with your best buddy.
These two are too cute together!
A few shots of Kelsey Creek Park. Gorgeous!
I feel bad complaining because there are other places SO much worse off than us weather-wise. Tornadoes in the south, severe snowstorms in the east... I really shouldn't whine at all! But coming from spending most of my life in CA, a chilly spring is a total let-down.
Anyhoo, today was perfectly glorious and a definite reminder of why we live here. Sunshine, blue skies, clear air, and a perfect morning at Kelsey Creek Park with wonderful friends. It's definitely my new favorite place. This momma is one happy camper, and I can't wait for summer!
O getting as close as possible to her new bunny friend.
BFF Maren and a freshly sheared sheep.
Adorable Nash and his mom Lauren checking out the chickens.
Happiness is...
Shoving small sticks through a hole with your best buddy.
These two are too cute together!
A few shots of Kelsey Creek Park. Gorgeous!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
California (continued...)
We spent the week following Easter in CA. Picnic, the park, the pool, the zoo, BBQ, shopping... we did it all, Irvine-style! Here's a random sampling of photos from the week:
Snack time at Castle Park with her buddy Dylan.
Hanging out at Irvine Spectrum.
Someone has the Pearlstein men wrapped around her little finger!
Doug came into town at the end of the week... Here we are all fancied up for Terry & Janelle's wedding!
It's so rare to see us dressed up these days, I'm so glad I remembered to get a photo in the chaos of heading out the door with O crying hysterically and yelling "mommy, hug" because she had figured out that we were leaving her with a babysitter for the first time. Happy to report that despite her initial dramatics, she actually did pretty well. We're definitely going to have to use sitters more often. Freedom! :)
Irvine Park Zoo!
An attempt at a family photo (with a very wiggly child).
BBQ with my best buddies Amy & Jen.
There were chocolate cupcakes at the BBQ, which O was all over. This photo is pretty hideous, but it cracks me up!
I tried to have a little impromptu family photos session in my parent's backyard on our last day there. Doug unfortunately had to leave the day before I did due to school obligations, which is why he's not in any of these pictures.
Snack time at Castle Park with her buddy Dylan.
Hanging out at Irvine Spectrum.
Someone has the Pearlstein men wrapped around her little finger!
Doug came into town at the end of the week... Here we are all fancied up for Terry & Janelle's wedding!
It's so rare to see us dressed up these days, I'm so glad I remembered to get a photo in the chaos of heading out the door with O crying hysterically and yelling "mommy, hug" because she had figured out that we were leaving her with a babysitter for the first time. Happy to report that despite her initial dramatics, she actually did pretty well. We're definitely going to have to use sitters more often. Freedom! :)
Irvine Park Zoo!
An attempt at a family photo (with a very wiggly child).
BBQ with my best buddies Amy & Jen.
There were chocolate cupcakes at the BBQ, which O was all over. This photo is pretty hideous, but it cracks me up!
I tried to have a little impromptu family photos session in my parent's backyard on our last day there. Doug unfortunately had to leave the day before I did due to school obligations, which is why he's not in any of these pictures.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Easter 2011
Olivia and I spent Easter at my parent's house. They absolutely LOVED having their granddaughter there and, of course, spoiled her rotten!
The day before Easter there was a giant egg hunt at one of the local neighborhood parks. The best thing was that we lagged and missed the chaos of the actual hunt, but brought a few eggs and scattered them on the grass and she had no clue that she had missed out on the actual event.
Olivia quickly caught on to the fact that eggs=candy.
There was also an awesome petting zoo. We had to wait a good 30 minutes to get in (an eternity in toddler time), but it was totally worth it. I don't know that I've ever seen her so excited! The poor animals.
The chicken! All she wanted to do was give him a "hug". She's been talking about the chicken all week.
(In fact, she just saw this picture and yelled "chicken!!!")
"Dunny!"
Getting up close and (too?) personal with the goats.
She figured out that she was better off getting on the duckling's level.
After this excitement, it was time to dye some eggs!
She LOVED it.
Showing off the finished product.
Easter Sunday brought another egg hunt, this time in my parent's backyard.
Kid on a mission.
This is her new super cheesy happy face - huge grin, looking down.
Chillin' with her loot!
Of course, the Easter Bunny also brought her a basked filled with sand toys, chalk, and bubbles!
Her favorite part of Easter Sunday? Peeps!
Post about the rest of the week to follow...
The day before Easter there was a giant egg hunt at one of the local neighborhood parks. The best thing was that we lagged and missed the chaos of the actual hunt, but brought a few eggs and scattered them on the grass and she had no clue that she had missed out on the actual event.
Olivia quickly caught on to the fact that eggs=candy.
There was also an awesome petting zoo. We had to wait a good 30 minutes to get in (an eternity in toddler time), but it was totally worth it. I don't know that I've ever seen her so excited! The poor animals.
The chicken! All she wanted to do was give him a "hug". She's been talking about the chicken all week.
(In fact, she just saw this picture and yelled "chicken!!!")
"Dunny!"
Getting up close and (too?) personal with the goats.
She figured out that she was better off getting on the duckling's level.
After this excitement, it was time to dye some eggs!
She LOVED it.
Showing off the finished product.
Easter Sunday brought another egg hunt, this time in my parent's backyard.
Kid on a mission.
This is her new super cheesy happy face - huge grin, looking down.
Chillin' with her loot!
Of course, the Easter Bunny also brought her a basked filled with sand toys, chalk, and bubbles!
Her favorite part of Easter Sunday? Peeps!
Post about the rest of the week to follow...
Sunday, May 1, 2011
5.1.11
Helloooooo friends!
We're back from a long, fabulous trip to So Cal. Pictures to come in the next few days, but here's a pretty cute preview of the goodness!
We're back from a long, fabulous trip to So Cal. Pictures to come in the next few days, but here's a pretty cute preview of the goodness!
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