The 4th in Tahoe

The Zoo!

This was the first time any of us had been to the Sacramento Zoo. Aiden had so much fun! He spent the entire day running around like you see in the video below. Wait, I take that back, he took the time to steal from the gift shop. I didn't realize the little stinker had done it till we had left!





The giraffes were his fave.





Making friends.





Picking flowers for momma.

Spoiled....almost rotten.

Just when I am thinking life couldn't get any sweeter, I experienced so much love from friends and family yesterday. So many calls, emails, texts and gifts! I'm overwhelmed with how lucky I am to have such thoughtful and caring people in my life.

Sleep: Jeff got up early with Aiden, so I could sleep. I didn't roll out of bed until about 8:30 which was nothing short of amazing.


Diaper Bag: I have been coveting this bag for months. Aiden's diaper bag has endured quite a bit of wear and tear, so I needed a new one. I needed something that was large enough to tote around all my junk and stuff for 2 babies. This bag is perfection.


Edible Arrangement: My mom and dad sent me this yummy treat. I thought I was supposed to be sending my mom gifts, not the other way around! And the added bonus is that the cute watering can that it came in, matches the decor in Harper's room perfectly.


Flowers: These I got from Dulce and Benjamin. Benjamin is Jeff's right hand man/business partner/friend. They smell absolutely wonderful!

Just Saying.

I feel like it is necessary to point out that today I am enjoying being pregnant. I'm not worrying about my weight, I do not have a headache, my heartburn is only burning the the first layer of skin off my esophagus, my neck is finally feeling like it is on it's way back to normal, my right hip is behaving and staying snuggly in it's socket, and just feeling her hands try and poke right through my belly button is absolutely amazing. Truly it is, and I am determined to enjoy these last few weeks of what will most likely be my last pregnancy. I just felt like putting this in writing since lately I have been complaining twenty four-seven.

As each day passes, our little girl's arrival is becoming more real. Now that I am feeling better, I have more energy to do the things that need to be done this weekend:

1. Attempt to finish Harper's nursery - including the task of removing my entire summer wardrobe from her closet, and finding another home for it. This should be good.

2. I must take Aiden's 18 month photo
Yes, a year and a half already! and yes, getting good pictures of my little busy body may take all weekend.

3. I may do the 12 or so loads of laundry that need to be done
Jeff's SUPER subtle hint the other morning must mean he is out of boxers and socks. As he looks around the HUGE mess we call our master bedroom, he asks, "hey, when are you going to start nesting?" If I remember correctly, the side glance I gave him after this, quickly answered his question. Lucky for him, he seems to always make up for these gems he comes up with.

4. And lastly, I will spend my day on Sunday being thankful that I have such a wonderful mother, and especially thankful that I have been given the gift of being a mother to my babies.

Happy Mother's Day!

First Real Egg Hunt

Our community puts on a huge Easter Egg hunt for the kids each year. Last year, Aiden was so little, he could barely pick up an egg. This year he really got the hang of it. It was a little chilly, and Aiden is currently cutting about 3 molars so it was a little bit of a rough day. Looking back through the pictures, it doesn't really look like he had fun, but I swear he did!











I have video that I will post this evening. Oh, and I promise I didn't MAKE him carry his own basket - he insisted. Note to self: get the poor thing a smaller basket next year.

Aiden wants....

....to wish you all very a Happy Easter weekend!

And yes, he now insists, this hat is part of his daily wardrobe.

tRiCk - oR - tReAt

On Saturday, we all took our little dragon trick or treating. Jeff and I pulled out some old costumes from the closet and we were on our way. Aiden was so good the whole time, and was enthralled with watching all of the other little trick or treaters running around.











Afterwards, Grandma and Grandpa took the little bambino home and Jeff and I enjoyed a friends Halloween party. I think we were all a little lazy the next day.

Then & Now

LABOR DAY 2008


LABOR DAY 2009
"Thanks for the life vest Granpa Lemon!"




Angus' little face in this picture cracks me up, and of course Aiden with his tongue.


Sleepy babies.

You getting sick of seeing boating pictures? Good! I'm getting sick of posting them. But I guess that's just how we roll.