Family

This past Sunday we went up to Pomona to celebrate the newest addition to the family tree. My cousin Christopher and his wife Anna blessed baby Annika. It was great to see my aunt and a few other cousins as well. I've been away from family so long that I forget how awesome it is to be with those who really know and love the best of you. It was a great day surrounded with cousins and second cousins. Evan loves going to their house because it has grass. One day son, we'll have grass at our house too! I hope that when we do get that grass- we'll have lots of family to run in it.

Easter 2011

Hoppy Easter! The kids had a great Easter morning complete with egg hunts, baskets and candy galore! I didn't take any pics of Easter morning (LAME!) or afternoon (even lamer!) but don't they look cute in the ones I did take? My cousin Chris and his family came down from Pamona to eat and celebrate this special day. We had a great time- we love every opportunity we have to get together with family.

Gorgeous!

This week Evan and I were watching an episode of Max and Ruby. In the episode, Ruby and her friend give Max a makeover. This makeover comes complete with body paint, make up and a new hair style. When the show is over Max looks at the audience and says "Gorgeous!" Evan's question "Mom, what is gorgeous?" my answer- it means pretty. Evan jumps off the couch, takes off his clothes and starts going upstairs. When I asked him what he was doing he said "I'm gonna get gorgeous" and that's just what he did. Pretty funny bud!

Train Ride

This week has been super exciting! We went on the train (the coaster) from downtown to Solana Beach. Evan was beyond excited, but you can't tell from the pictures. He's funny, his excitement about being on a train is reserved. He's super excited but he just geeks out about it. It was so fun watching him take it all in. Checking out the trains, looking out the window, watching for the conductor, and exploring the cabin. Kate just liked standing up and trying to keep her balance. When we got to Solana beach we went to the park and then headed to dinner at the Pizza Port. It was a great little mid-week trip. Thanks to the Traina's for planning it! Thanks to your kids for making it even more fun for my kids!

March

Where oh where did March go? March was a crazy busy month for this little family. We had birthdays, family and more family to visit. We have been swamped with rain and cold weather- but I'm not complaining, I love the change of weather. Plus, it will only make us more grateful when the sunny weather returns! This month ended with a visit to Arizona to meet our newest cousin Van. He is the pretties boy I've ever seen! We also saw Mac (his brother), not to mention to cousins on the other side of the family. It was good to see the babies, but a less than stellar trip due to my own kids being sick! We (or I should say I) were glad to come home. On to April- hopefully exciting, but a little less so.

Jeep

Paul found this little gem at a garage sale- and it has been making my kids happy ever since. Evan and Kate both LOVE it. When Evan isn't around to drive it, Kate can be found trying to take it for a spin. Probably the best part is how happy they both are to be in it. It has been the one toy they can both agree on. Evan just smiles while driving it, and Kate just smiles while riding alongside him. If only she knew the risk she was taking! Today Evan was riding his scooter behind it while his friend Max drove! I'm afraid this is only the beginning of the anxiety of being a boys mom. Good find dad!

The nugget

I've had so many posts about Evan lately- it feels as though we've forgotten all about Kate. I love this little girl. She has been getting a molar and it has greatly affected her normally pleasant mood. In someways for the better- she loves to cuddle when sick and that is about it. In fact the other night she actually fell asleep in my arms! It has been quite a while since she has done that and it melted my heart. She is super busy. She loves watching Evan and gasps when she gets her way. I love it. She is rounding the 18 month corner and finding her voice. She lets you know exactly what she thinks about things. She really makes our house more fun. On a side note- when did I start looking like my mother?