the boy and I had a great day together. hiking, sushi, and Cars 3.
coffee date
took this pastry monster out since she was so upset at not getting to play at Alexander's last day!
veggie boxes
today, daddy and grandpa made the boxes for our veggie garden and Alex and Sophia helped mix in the compost.
yard work
Alexander had his first day of many of cleaning the yard this weekend.
Father's Day
The 3 of you fill my heart with joy each and every day. Happy Father's Day to the one who filled it first.
selfie
a fun selfie from beach day!
vacation!
Sunday stroll
daddies and kids
what you do is ...
Sophia & daddy explaining to mommy about the exposure and focus feature on the iPhone
Birthday/ Father's Day weekend
this weekend is a celebration of Daddy - his birthday and Father's Day are on the same day! we are so lucky to have a daddy (and husband/ best friend) who is so loving, fun, and responsible. thank you Daddy - we love you very very much. Happy Birthday!
Memorial Day
daddy made a cherry pie from scratch today! thank you daddy!
cuddlebugs
Oh what a beautiful mornin'
Alexander asked for his rocking horse so he could be Curly with his cowboy hat riding his horse. Can you find the maverick winkin' his eye?
Storytime revisited
one of the first of many ...
Valentine's Day (ahem Week)
This past week we enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day throughout the entire week! Monday, daddy and Alexander made cute and fun heart animals to give to his secret valentine and teacher at preschool. Tuesday, mommy and Alexander made strawberry cake-pops, which daddy and mommy later decorated, to share with friends. Wednesday, Alex signed his V-day cards for school (with mommy & daddy's help). Mommy also received a special Valentine via "speedy delivery speedy delivery" (mail) from her favorite lil valentine. (Thank you preschool!) Thursday - Valentine's Day - was also daddy's first work day at the preschool! He had the best time with Alex and all the kids helping to make the Tunnel of Love. Alexander loved having daddy there all day, crawling through the tunnel and getting hugs. He also enjoyed his special V-day lunch from his secret Valentine and opening his V-day cards! Afterwards we had fun at the park with our Mom's Club V-Day party. Mommy surprised the boys and made reservations at a restaurant where Alexander behaved like a true gentlemen and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner together.
Busy Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
We are so incredibly thankful for the gift of Alexander, who brings us joy and laughter everyday and makes us want to strive to be better (parents, spouses, persons). We are also thankful for the wonderfully supportive and loving family and friends we have. Here are a couple of captured memories from this past weekend. The Wednesday night before Thanksgiving we went to Disneyland, the. Thanksgiving AM, Daddy and AAA baked an apple pie, and Friday he helped Daddy string the outside lights. Saturday we went looking for (and found!!) a tree and finished decorating the house. Sunday we celebrated Alexander's 3rd birthday! (That's a different post.)
Disney Transportation
Alexander got a triple dose of Disney transportation this weekend! First, we road the Monorail into the Park, then he "drove" a yellow Autopia car (just the color he asked for!) and after that, he took his first submarine ride! We had a "busy day" like Alex likes to say.
bedtime story with Harold
Harold and the Purple Crayon is one of Alexander's newest favorite character. The adventures Harold goes on with his purple crayon, from animals, animals, animals to the giant garden are so much fun! Mommy especially likes that Harold always returns to his room just by finding the moon and drawing his window around it.
I'm a baby flamingo!
