Family Weekend

Last weekend had a lot of fun moments for us and I thought I would share them.
So apparently fruit is out unless it's berries or trader joe's applesauce. I did make applesauce for him to keep up with my tradition of making his baby food but he wasn't buying it anymore. He loves this applesauce that I give him now. He becomes quiet as he pursues finding, eating, and smearing every last drop.

On Friday we built his blocks up to be as high as we could. Now you ask, so why is this so meaningful...?" because he ALWAYS knocks them down. We lost track of time playing together and seeing how happy he was at the finished product, well I had to take a picture. When Daddy got home Zackary made sure to show him.

Saturday there was a swell so we headed to a favorite high surf spot and watched the action! Zackary did so well playing in the sand and kept asking for more sand castles from Dad.

I really want to take him to the beach more this summer. He is enjoying his beach toys more now that he's a bit older and watching all the other kids play in the sand and ocean.

After the beach we decided to stop for an early dinner at this Italian restaurant I have been wanting to try. It was okay, but Zackary did so well. We never took Zackary out to eat much because he wasn't seasoned yet but now he plays with the crayons and eats all the food and watches his surroundings. It's been fun, we loved being their with him watching his mind figure it all out.

This restaurant was so kid friendly. They had an etcha sketch for the kids...and coloring books. Love it!!!

The weekend ended Sunday with Zackary's new favorite past-time...watering the garden with Dad. He follows him all around and helps with the hose, water and making sure the dirt is wet enough. Gives Mom some free time and lets them bond together!

Me at 20 Months

I wanted to give you an update on what I am doing now that I am almost 2 years old. When I go on walks with mom and dad I bring my popper along and drag it with me the whole way while smelling flowers, pointing to flags, and watching the planes in the sky. Sometimes a dog comes along but I am only comfortable with Bentley so I ignore the others. I am so good at smelling flowers. Mom and Dad always smile and love it when I smell them so I keep doing it. They should do it more often too! When Dad waters the yard, I go with him and help him with the hose. It's so much fun to do. I can't wait to start camping and playing golf with Daddy.


I love playing hide and seek with Mom and Dad. I am good at it. They can never find me and they look all over. I love it. My favorite spot to hide is mom's closet. I try raising my head up as high as I can into Mom's clothes so they can't see me. Shhhh don't tell anyone my hiding spot.

Mom has all these bracelets that she lets me play with. They make a lot of noise. I also like taking mom's mascaras and banging them against things...they make funny noises. Mom likes to chase me with her makeup brush too, it tickles on my neck. She's so fun! Mom takes me to the local outdoor mall a lot too. It's great cause there are a lot of fountains, koi fish and even an escalator. I go up and down a lot...it's really cool to watch the escalator. I am still in my gym class once a week. At first I didn't really like it but now I love it. It's fun playing on all the pads, going down slides and through tunnels (by myself), swinging high in the sky, playing with bubbles, and going on the trampoline. The teachers are okay, fun but kind of weird but the other kids and moms are really nice.
I am still really into music and my favorite song now is "The Farmer in the Dell." Grandma and Mom sing to me a lot, they have nice voices. My favorite is when it's nap time. Mom sings to me and I try and play with her face. It makes us giggle. I have three stuffed animal friends that I sleep with too. Pluto, Mickey Mouse and Slush, my husky dog. They are really soft and keep me company when I take an hour to fall asleep. It's nice though to relax in my bed after playing so much.

I was really sick about a month ago. I could tell that Mom and Dad were very worried. They cuddled with me constantly and Mom even let me sleep on her, a lot. I decided though that fevers are no fun and I don't want to have another one, ever! When I started feeling better Mom was a little stressed because I changed my naps. It's getting better again now. I also am not as into some foods as I was. My new favorite foods are meatballs, lima beans, peas, sunflower seed butter (thanks for the idea Baba) on toast, and apricot preserves. I still love hummus, and my mom's yummy lentil soup. I am drinking on my own from a cup...it's fun to do. Sometimes I spill, but that's ok.

I love my Mom and Dad...thanks for everything.

My Little Orange Gerber Daisy

I woke up on Mother's Day to a beautiful orange Gerber daisy in my nose followed by my sweet boy who had a smile of sunshine pouring over his face. That moment was wonderful. The day followed by my husband making me feel so special in so many ways.

****side note...I don't know how to undo the underlining or color below. Sorry****

Breakfast was made, flowers were enjoyed, fountains dancing with water were stared at, reflexology was not only relaxingbut such a treat along with my favorite dinner, home made macaroni and cheese, which I devoured!

Zackary loves hide and seek now and peek a boo. Those moments of sheer laughter while playing games is what reminds me to be in the moment each day, live for the present, and you will feel fulfillment.

Ben made not just Sunday stand out but took the whole weekend and helped me relax. We had fun moments together that reminded us how good sun feels on your back as you sleep on the beach, or how much fun a walk or frozen yogurt can be or that catching up on movies gives you a chance to do nothing!

Thanks babe and thanks Zackary for a wonderful mother's weekend. It was perfect! Just me and my boys!