Thanksgiving in Coronado

We continued our tradition of going to Coronado for Thanksgiving this year. We weren't sure if we were going to make it, but things fell into place smoothly and were needed the get-a-way!

We stayed for 9 glorious days. Nick hardly worked, turned his phone and laptop off, and we enjoyed our time together as a family.

The weather was near perfect! Upper 70's and low 80's. Nick and I tried paddleboarding, with no success. The surf was WAY TOO ROUGH! We both got our butt kicked and were sore the next day. It was fun regardless and we are determined to try again in the summer.

Liam experienced the beach for the second time, but actually put his feet in the sand. He loved it! BUT, he was not a fan of the continuous breeze by the ocean. We made a makeshift tent (we could not find a tent anywhere on the islan!!) with the double stoller and he was a happy camper. In fact, he mostly slept while we played for hours at the beach.

Avery was in heaven. We spent countless hours diggin holes to China, making sand cities and castles, making sand fish and mermaids and laying in the sun! Seriously the beach is the best playground for all age groups. (Can we move there yet Nick?)

We made our annual visit to Sea World as well. It was decked out in Christmas decorations. We even visited with Mrs. Claus and her Elf. We ran into the Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy. Avery asked them what a Prince and Princess were doing at Sea World. I can't wait to try and taker her to The Nutcracker next Christmas!!

This is one of our favorite trips that we look forward to every year. While we hate not spending Thanksgiving with all of our families, it has become one of the most stress free ways to spend a holiday!

(Pics are in no particular order. I am having a problem uploading photos.) 

 

Cousin' Lovin'!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The annual Christmas tree shot. After nearly 20 photos, this is the closest one I could get of us with our eyes open or no meltdowns.

 

 

 

 

Paradise!

 

 

 

Papa Dale getting ready to Paddle Board!

 

 

 

The Del at night.

 

 

 

 

 

Liam's first time touching the sand. He loved it!

 

Goof Ball!

 

Another makeshift tent.

 

Watching her Papa paddleboard.

 

 

 

 

Liam's favorite way to bathe!

 

Watching the Sea Lion show at Sea World.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most still I have seen Avery sit in ages!

 

 

 

The shark tank was Liam's favorite!

 

The Prince and Princess, uh I mean the Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy.

 

Visiting Mrs. Claus.

 

Sis said she wanted a present THIS BIG!

 

My handsome boys!

 

 

We LOVE to build sand creatures. Can you see my fish and Avery's city?

Our favorite park, Spreckels Park.

Playing with Papa.

Avery and her twin Hayden. These two are so similar, it's scary!

Until next time!

Twirling in her new princess dress.

My mermaid!

 

Tuckered out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liam: 3 Months Old

November 14, 2012

(I'm only two months behind! Oops!)

Liam,

You are growing at an incredible rate of speed! You are almost out of all of your 3 month clothing and into 6 month clothing! Everyone that sees you, comments on how big you are! Literally!

At three months old:

*You have become a champ at nursing! You are a quick eater and smile when you have had enough.

*I took you off of your baby Zantac about a week ago. I hate to see you on medication at such an early age. So, we are going to try some essential oils and watch my diet better to see if it helps!

*You roll from your tummy to your back like a pro. You are trying so so hard to roll from your back to your tummy now. You get stuck on your shoulder, which is fine by me! I'm not ready for you to roll all over the house yet!

*When laying on your back, you use all of your tummy muscles to try and sit up. It's so funny to watch you concentrate!

*You've become a fan of your Bumbo chair and LOVE having musical toys in front of you. You have even started to try and bat at your toys or grab ahold of them.

*You wake up twice a night now to feed. Usually at midnight and three in the morning. I sneak you in our bed around three. It helps me get more shut eye and you sleep more soundly propped up on a pillow!

*You are a talker! You will tell us stories non stop if we are right in front of you! You are so animated and we all LOVE it!!

*You have started playing a game with your binky. You like to yank it out and then try to figure how to put it back in.

*You were finally able to get your two month shots last week. (Three weeks late due to brinchiolitis.) It, of course, made you come down with a darn cold.

*You love to follow our voice around the room and try to find us. You are a smart cookie!

*You are the best napper, in my arms! I am a baby hog and would rather you nap in my arms than in your crib. It's a bad habit I am forming!!

*Speaking of sleeping, you prefer us to rock you to sleep. You are not very good at putting yourself to sleep. (Neither was your sissy!)

*You are the HAPPIEST baby I have ever met. You love hanging out and have the most mild and calm temperment. We truly were blessed!!!

 

 

You and Sissy are Best Buds!

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: No sheets were damaged in this photo! ;)