Spring Break

Dave had his last official spring break from dental school last week. Seeing as he starts his endo residency 10 days after graduation, we knew we had to live it up. He finished finals on a Wednesday which actually left us 10 whole days of family time. For the first week, poor Joshua was so sick. Dave and I took turns being up all night with him and then sleeping in. It was heavenly having a husband around so I didn't feel guilty when he took the 2:00 am shift.
Dave and I left the following Thursday to fly to Florida so we could go on a cruise with some of our all time favorite people. The plane ride was heavenly...I read, I ate, and I did not have to pack one single gold fish. We got to Miami and tried to walk through the drive through at Taco Bell (it was midnight so the inside part was closed). They wouldn't let us walk through the drive-thru (WHAT!) so instead we went to McDonalds-they didn't seem to have a problem with it.
On Friday morning we met up with my cousin Jason, and his fabulous wife Kristina. We went over and got on the cruise ship and were eating a delicious lunch when we heard the news that Jenni and Jason's flight was delayed and they might not make it in time before the cruise ship left. Lots of quick prayers and nervous sweats later, Jason and Jenni were the very last people on the ship. One more minute and they would have been left behind. We were all too frazzled that night to take any pictures, so instead we just ate and then went to the comedy show.
On Saturday we were in Nassau, Bahamas. Here we are eating breakfast with the Atlantis Hotel behind us.

We spent all day at the Atlantis Hotel's water park. It was the best water park I have ever been to. They had a ride that was a free fall into this tube that took you through the middle of an aquarium. They had awesome tube rides too. They had double tubes so Dave and I could go together. They had one where it was pitch dark, really windy and fast and then you ended up in a tube going through the middle of the aquarium. There were sharks swimming all around us. Pretty amazing. The lazy river was incredible. It had three different parts with full on rapids and then at the end a little elevator to take you and your tube back to the top. I brought my water camera but haven't developed the film yet (I feel so archaic). I feel so bonded to Jessica Simpson having spent the day there. Good choice Jessica, too bad your marriage didn't last.

That night we went back to the ship and got ready for dinner. We sat and ate for almost three hours. Heav.en.ly.
On the way to dinner.

We then went to the fun newlywed game and then to the "White Hot" dance party. Everyone was supposed to wear white for a fun night at dancing, equipped with fake snow. We have serious dance skills. Jason would call out an occupation and we had to dance like that (for example: dentist, swimmer). We were probably the only ones not drinking on the ship, yet looked the most drunk.

The boys getting their grove on.

Girls turn.

Jason got hot and decided to rub his face on the ice statue to cool down. This guy seriously cracks. me. up.

Saturday night we decided to go eat all the calories we had just burned from "dancing" and had some fries, chicken wings and cheesecake. We stayed up until 2:00 am eating and hanging out.

Sunday morning we ate breakfast in the "sit down and order" room. I love, love, love ordering food. There is something about ordering what you want, having it come all prepared and then not having to do the dishes that seriously thrills me. We were at Norwegian's (the cruise ship line) private island that day. We took the tender to the beautiful little island and enjoyed a fun day at relaxing at the white sand beach. We rented a big inner tube and all six of us paddled out together and had a fun time laying out and talking.
On the tender out to the island.

Eating lunch on the island. I have a new appreciation for places like this after watching Lost.

That night we had another long, great dinner(surprise, surprise), went to a comedy show and then back to the french fry place until 2 am again. There is nothing like cheesy fries and hot chocolate at that hour of the morning.

Monday morning (after eating one last "sit down and order" breakfast) we had to roll ourselves off the ship. It was so sad to say goodbye to Jenni and Jason there. We headed to the airport with Jason and Kristina to hang out for about 5 hours before our flight left. Dave missed that day of school and my sweet mom brought Audrey and Joshua back to us on Tuesday morning. Thank you so much to both of our parents for watching our kids so we could have such a nice, relaxing trip. Thank you J&J, and J&K for such a perfect trip.

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.