San Diego

We have been so busy lately!  We just came home from a week in San Diego.  We thought it was going to be relaxing, but it was a whirlwind of activity!  We had SO much fun though and I'm excited to share our experiences with you.

We saw my brother's college roommate, who is now a doctor in San Diego.  He is like a second big brother to me and it was SO nice to see him.  His adorable wife went to dinner with us which was super fun too!

Exhausted after the zoo.  I actually changed his clothes and his diaper and he slept through it.

I want to nibble on those chunky man thighs!

Two words: Love bug

Ice chest rides.  A BIG hit!

With Meema and Peepaw at dinner.

Family shot.

On the train.

Superboys

Petting dolphins

The hotel had S'mores on Wednesday night. YUM!

We arrived on Saturday and checked in and got settled.  On Sunday morning the Parkers came to visit, which Hunter LOVED.  These are his adopted grandparents, of sorts.  Then his real grandparents came on Sunday afternoon - Tuesday.  We had such a good time.  On Sunday night Brian made steaks for dinner (yum!).  On monday we walked around Encinitas and had dinner in Del Mar.  Tuesday morning we had breakfast with Meema and Peepaw and then they went home and we took a train to downtown San Diego. We walked around, had lunch, had ice cream (yum!) and then came home.  We were exhausted by the time we got back -we probably walked 8 miles that day!

On Wednesday we went to Sea World - my favorite place.  We loved everything, but Hunter especially loved the dolphins (like his mommy!).  We waited in line for about 30 minutes so we could feed them and when we got our turn, he freaked out and decided against it.  Brian and I got to feed them though and that was pretty cool.

Thursday was a pool day and Friday we went to the Zoo with some friends who live in San Diego and just had their second baby (Fiona).  It was so nice to explore the zoo with another family.  This trip was a blast but we are beyond tired. Good thing my aunts come to town tomorrow! I am beyond excited.  They are going to spoil the little guys so much.  I am going to sleep the whole week away :-)

Hunter and Kai

Brendt, Angie, Kai, Me, Landon, Brian - in the strollers: Fiona and Hunter

Getting kisses

This picture is from last week at t-ball.  You can see how involved they were.  I believe this constitutes "running bases".

It took Hunter a LOT of guts to touch this tortoise.  This was a big thing for him and I am so proud of him for doing it!

Ready for the pool!

Brian and I are going away from the boys for the very first time.  We are staying at our favorite hotel in Laguna to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary.  I'm really excited about one-on-one time with Brian but SO sad to be leaving the boys.  I'm going to miss them!!  I know they're in great hands though, with my aunts - the only people I could imagine leaving them with! Thank you Aunt Chi Chi and Aunt Nonna!! I love you guys.

Late!

This blog update is several weeks late.  I haven't uploaded pictures recently but these are photos from a few weeks ago.  We've been very busy with soccer, swimming, My Gym class and play dates!

We are taking soccer classes with Hunter's best friend, Keagan.  Here they are practicing "red light."

At a play date at Lori's house we  went in the little pool. Hunter, Ava, Keagan, and Gavin had a great time splashing around together.

Back to soccer practice, Hunter and Keagan are running around after the balls.  Meema came one day a few weeks ago and Hunter did not want to play soccer - he wanted to play with his Gramma!Hunter likes to help me.  He is feeding Landon! Landon loves any attention he gets from his big brother.

Keagan turned 2 on July 12th!  Hunter loved playing with Keagan at his birthday party.

There was a bubble show at the party that was a HUGE hit!

The Caleo family enjoying bubbles.

Hunter making bubbles.

Lochner, another of our good friends, is blowing bubbles.

We went to the park with Daddy one Sunday and put Landon on the swings and the bouncy bug.  He loved it! Of course this kid smiles about everything.

Hunter and Chance splashing in the pool.

Landon enjoying the play date.

The moms hanging out.

Lucas, Becky's second baby, is trying to talk to Landon.  Landon just wants to shove things in his mouth as he is not yet super social.  He is starting to crawl and has moved a few little steps at a time on his own.  

BOUNCE HOUSE! What could be better?!

We've been keeping the boys busy and trying to enjoy the weather.  It isn't too hot yet so we're enjoying the semi-overcast weather.  We have soccer lessons, swim lessons, My Gym class, and regular play dates with our mom's club and with a group of moms who I have known for 2 years.  

Landon will be 6 months old tomorrow.  He had his check up on Wednesday and got 2 shots.  Poor little pumpkin.  He weighed in at 17 pounds, 10 ounces, was 26.5 inches long and his head was 46 cm!  What a big boy! He is such a little superstar.  He's the easiest, friendliest, happiest little baby.  He smiles at everyone, LOVES to eat and is just a sweetheart.  We feel so lucky to have him as our little baby.

Hunter is a wild man.  He is pushing his nap later and waking up earlier.  He is an endless bundle of energy and fun.  He is too smart for his own good and for mine!  He can figure out most anything, and I am lucky that he still listens to me.  I need his help a lot and luckily he wants to help me.  He's a good boy but I do not have the energy to keep up with him!  He is the Energizer bunny.

I have been working on my dissertation again.  I plan to graduate in May 2011.  I can't wait and am so excited to finally be DONE with my work. Then I will teach a course or two at the local community college or state school to give myself something to do.

Next week we are going to San Diego and will be joined by Meema and Peepaw for 2 nights.  We also plan on going to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.  We're SO excited!  When we come back my two favorite aunts come to visit and stay with us for a week! Then we are leaving the boys with them for the first time ever and taking 2 nights by ourselves, just me and Brian.  I am SO excited to see them but SO nervous to leave the little guy.  Hunter will be fine because he LOVES Aunt Chi Chi and Aunt Nonna, but little Landon is only 6 months old.  I can't believe I'm leaving him.  I'll miss them both so much but I am SO excited to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary!

Both boys are asleep, so I'm going to sleep too. Night.