Back to School

Audrey did a Pottery Barn Kid's back to school shoot last week. She was representing the preschool aged kids. All the other kids were five or six years old and would crack "funny" jokes and Audrey couldn't figure out why they were funny (for example, calling someone 'underwear head'). Please Audrey, stay sweet and innocent forever.
I quickly took this picture before they could catch me. I'm on the sidelines watching. Dave was on spring break so he was able to stay home with Joshua. It was a fun afternoon and sitting and waiting, and sitting and waiting.

Taking a little break.

Audrey did such a great job. We went to Walgreens after so she could get her Tinkerbell makeup. She had seen it in there a couple days before while we were filling Joshua's prescription and really wanted it. I told her she couldn't have it at the time (she does not need any more "cosmetics") but since she is the breadwinner of the family, she deserves to splurge.

Hmmmm, maybe they will hire her someday to be the makeup artist. Then again, maybe not.

Sick boy

Little man,
I am so sorry you have an ear infection, are cutting a molar, and had to have three shots all at the same time. I do love how cuddly you are though. Get better soon. I love you.
~Mom

The nice thing about Audrey,

is that she is just as beautiful on the inside as the outside.

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Nicole emailed yesterday and asked if she could use Audrey for her whoopie project. Audrey loved "making" the whoopie pies, and then I was lucky enough to eat them afterwards (heavenly).Thanks for such beautiful pictures Nicole!

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I was right...

Today was a much better day, borderline perfect. Dave finished his finals yesterday so we stayed up late watching Lost, slept in until 8:30, Memor and Fafa came to visit bringing donuts, and then we all headed over the "Painting Museum" together. The weather was gorgeous, and with two kids and four adults, every minute is enjoyable. After a few hours there we headed to Sausalito to the best candy store. You can have all the free candy you want while in the store. Then we came home and I have two sleeping babies and one sleeping husband. Life. is. grand.

One of those days...

Ugg. Today was a gross, gross day. I had an apt at 10:00 am. Late. Audrey threw the temper tantrum of the century and I thought I was going to lose. my. mind. Joshua screamed while I tried to take some pictures for my photography class (maybe from missing his morning nap? Sorry buddy). Jamie took some pictures of me for said photography class and they are the probably the worst pictures of me. ever (not the photographers fault-she is very talented, she just had a shotty, stressed out subject). Left my family to go to the class without any dinner, and made myself car sick on the ride home looking for my phone while on a windy road (don't worry I wasn't driving). Highlight of my day was coming home to a happy family, and a fabulous husband who had emptied the dishwasher for me, reloaded it with all the dishes from the day, and yummy chocolate rolos for dinner. Tomorrow will be better, I can feel it.

Photography 101

I am taking a photography with some friends here in San Francisco from Nicole. I have had my digital slr camera for two years now, and it feels good to finally be able to shoot in something other than the auto option. I have learned how to use the f-stop, shutter speed, white balance, and that I don't have to be afraid of my camera anymore. Each week we have homework assignments, and here are some of my "homework" pictures. They aren't anything fabulous, but it sure feels nice to learn!

Nothing like a little cuddle time after a long day of running errands.

Celebrating the actual day of birth

Happy birthday to our sweet boy. On his actual birthday, Dave, Audrey and I went to go get him out of his crib singing with our fabulous morning breath. I video taped it, but I don't know why I didn't take any pictures of that. Oh well. We ate breakfast as a family (Dave had the morning off school) and then we had what Audrey calls, "giggle time!" (She calls wrestling, giggling...I don't know why).

Giggle Mania

Joshua got to do all his favorite things that day, one of which included a very long bath. He could sit in the tub forever.

Memor and Fafa went to dinner with us (California Pizza Kitchen) and as always, it was so fun to have them along.
Bruce, with his only son, with his only son.

Happy birthday, our big one year old.

Party on...

Birthday? More like birthweek. My grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousin Tim came to visit so we celebrated Joshua's birthday, again,.
We had cake on Thursday (and again on Sunday). When Joshua saw the cake he flapped his little arms and kicked his little legs like a mad man.
Here he is diving for the cake...

Audrey and her Grandma Great (her great-grandma). Audrey is teaching her how to jump, twirl and clap at the same time. Grandma Great was a great sport!

D and all her grandbabies.

My dad was able to ordain Tim an elder, and it was a very neat experience.

Joshua with Grandpa Great.

On Sunday night we did yet another birthday celebration for sweet Joshua. Cake is his new favorite food.

I know this picture is kinda random, but I am obsessed with my hair in this picture! My fabulous sister cut my hair that day, and I love how sleek it looks. For those that see my on a daily basis know that my hair has not, nor will not, look that good again. One day Mimi, I will pay you to come flat iron my hair every day.

Our sweet kids.

Three generations.

Don't mind if I do...

The weather was so beautiful today so we had a nice little family (plus Maggie) walk down to new trail to the beach. Too bad the path leads right to the nude section of the beach, but thankfully we were able to divert the kids attention elsewhere.

Let the party begin

My little man is almost one. I know it is so cliche to say, but where did my baby go? Why does the time have to go by so quickly?It just makes me want to love and squeeze on him that much more knowing that this baby stage goes by way too quickly. We had his first, first birthday party with Dave's family last Sunday. It was also Kristin's birthday, so the lucky duo got to celebrate together-complete with a train cake, and a homemade cherry chip cake.
Joshua and his Memor

Birthday girl with Audrey (Audrey wanted it to be her birthday so badly).

Opening gifts (Joshua has a love/hate relationship with this tiger).

Cake time.

My sweet boy

Audrey giving Joshua his first taste of the goodness of sugar. Isn't that what older sisters are for?

He loved it, obviously.

Happy birthday Ritz and Joshua. I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law or son. We love you.