Hot summer days!!!

We've been experiencing a heat wave over the past few days! One day Michael and I took off to Morro Bay with Addyson and Laurel to escape the heat. I don't think it even reached 70 the entire day, it was AMAZING!

When we're home we have to find ways to cool off. There isn't a mall here with an indoor playground :( i wish), but we do have a kiddie pool and hose in our backyard that Michael loves to play with everyday! The hard part is keeping him occupied in the house until there is enough shade in the backyard to keep the sun from baking you! Just turn the hose on a bit and he's a happy camper for nearly an hour walking around trying to get the dogs and his Mama soaked!

Michael's one year pictures!

Since we don't have a local photographer now that we've moved I decided to give it a shot and take some myself. I think they turned out pretty good!!!

Stay at home mama!

I must be one of the luckiest mamas. School is back in session as of last week and...drum roll...I'm not returning! As of right now I am fortunate enough to be able to stay home with my baby boy, and little one on the way! Everyday I think about how lucky I am to be able to be the one to watch my baby grow, learn, and change. Having experienced what it was like to be a working mother I know how difficult it is to balance life and career and I personally had an ache in my heart everyday and it didn't get easier as time was passing.

I no longer have the feeling that I'm missing out on Michael's young life and I have my wonderful husband to thank! The move to Paso has provided an opportunity for me to stay home and take care of my family. Anthony knew how much I wanted to do this and he made it possible. Thank you babe, I love you so much! You're such a good daddy and husband! XOXO

I've been busy...and slacking!

My posts have been far and few between lately. When the move from Clovis began I was so busy with packing and the chaos that comes along with moving that I didn't keep up on this blog. It's really sad to me because I've missed a good three months of updating Michael's first year. I'm trying my best now to backtrack major events to fill in the gaps. So here is a gap in our story I need to fill....I found these pictures from when we were packing up our home in Clovis and some from when we moved into our new home in Paso Robles.

Just some cute pics over the last few months!!!

Library Fridays!

Every Friday Michael and I take a trip to the library for a little reading and singing class. He isn't totally sure yet what's happening but he likes to watch the other kids make the hands for the songs and sing along. After the class he plays with the puzzles and blocks with the other kids!

Pismo beach

This weekend we went to the beach....finally! We've lived here for three months and decided that we would pack up the car and actually do a beach day! We've taken Michael before but never actually packed lunch and an umbrella and done a REAL beach day. So we left Paso and arrived in Pismo around 10am. We have to get used to the fact that we only live a little over 30 minutes away and not 3 hours anymore! It was freezing! I contemplated buying a cocoa to warm up but luckily the sun broke trough and it turned out to be a beautiful day!

Michael entertained himself, playing in the sand, crawling after seagulls, and watching kids play near us.