A Movie Script Ending

Harvest Festival..

2010-11-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat

2010-11-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

Drool ruins face paint..

too bad.

A little ladybug..

Someone didn't like his mask..

Tired boy..

Feeding the Ducks..

2010-08-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

A little harry potter..

He found a leaf.. fun stuff...

A forced hug.. come on baby..

And this is the goose that attacked me..

Evil goose..

Apple Painting..

2010-08-28T22:38:00.000-07:00

So we tried painting with apples..

I have heard of doing it with potatoes, but I had apples..

Just stuck them with forks..

and ta-da..

Apparently, when painting with fruit

you should realize that you child might want to eat

the fruit..

He's not a vampire..

i swear.

First taste of crayons..

2010-08-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

He started drawing..

and then..

he started eating..

Non-toxic at least..

An apple a day..

2010-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:00

Shark Week..

2010-08-08T16:15:00.000-07:00

It was shark week last week

so the sharks were out in full force at our house..

I have just seen my son as a teenager!

2010-07-11T20:16:00.000-07:00

Look at this kid!

Oh boy!

A trip to Long Beach Aquarium..

2010-07-09T10:34:00.000-07:00

So now that he's a little older

We wanted to try the busy and bigger aquarium

And..

Success!

The sting rays were his favorite!

(Videos to follow)

Poor Dad!

Ray smiles.. hilarious..

More Summer Adventures...

2010-06-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Father's Day

Roaming the House..

A little stroll in the park..

Summer Days....

2010-06-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

Just Gettin Started...

Catching Up...

2010-05-31T21:23:00.000-07:00

We have got a bit of catching up to do..

Peek-a-Boo under a baby gate

His first kid birthday party..

Fun!

A Day at the Park..

2010-05-02T20:22:00.000-07:00

We took our little man to the park this weekend..

He has grown up so much in just the past week it seems..

Today he almost took his first step!

This is my favorite picture!

Maybe this one too!

Little ducklings!

Vacation

2010-04-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Our First Family Vacation..

We started at Bob's Big Boy..

Of course we had to take a picture with the big guy..

He was so excited to be in a new place..

Everything was just so interesting..

New floor, new cabinets to open..

His favorite thing was the pool..

He would never leave if he didn't have to..

And new shoes.. which he hated.. but he will have to wear one day..

Exploring..

Can't wait to do it again!

Hoppy Easter

2010-04-02T20:56:00.000-07:00

Out-takes

2010-03-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Some silly pix of my son..

I love that face..

No matter how messy it gets..

Months in Photos

2010-03-27T12:38:00.000-07:00

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

We are getting closer and closer to a year!

First Time On the Swings

2010-03-24T10:43:00.000-07:00

Our little man's first time on the swings..

all though he looks fine in these pictures..

He was actually a bit scared..

His favorite thing was people watching though..

He loves looking at all the other kids..

I'm gonna have to take him more often!

He will get used to it sooner or later..

A Baby and His Horse

2010-03-19T10:13:00.000-07:00

A boy and his horse..

Such love this boy has for his horse.

If only I had a cowboy hat..

The horse's name is Clop Clop..

Doesn't this little man look cute!

Playing in the Grass..

2010-03-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

Apparently babies.. much like dogs..

think that grass is for eating..

I am truly sorry that I turned you orange son

But you don't need to eat grass

to try and turn green...

A visit from the dog...

Grass doesn't taste so good does it..

He found a leaf..

And tried to eat it..

A Lovely Sunday...

2010-03-11T19:58:00.000-08:00

Breakfast with the family..

Our wild and crazy boy..

Walking through the mall

with a stop at the koi pond..

In boxes

2010-03-05T22:21:00.000-08:00

We spent this Friday exploring different boxes..

First the toy box.

And then the Laundry bin..

What fun adventures..

Sitting, Moving, and Getting into EVERYTHING!

2010-02-26T10:35:00.000-08:00

These last few weeks have been so busy..

I spend every moment running behind a crawling boy.

Moving things out of the way..

and now he is standing too..

Well, pulling himself up anyways.

Still teething.. forever teething..

Crazy baby..

All by himself..

Cousins come in all sizes..

2010-02-09T21:47:00.000-08:00

Of course.. my son is the larger of those sizes!

So happy together..

Awww.. how cute

The Hulk tries to crush his cousin..

After Bath Fun

2010-02-09T21:38:00.000-08:00

I just think this kid's the cutest!

Learning how to sit, And how to fall...

2010-02-09T21:33:00.000-08:00

At first .. all smiles..

Still.. not so bad..

And then.. oops..

And like a good mother..

I took a picture..

But come on ..

Look at that face!

Days of Teething..

2010-02-09T21:28:00.000-08:00

Look Mom, no hands!

Poor Frozen Face!

Lets Get Sunny

2010-02-09T21:23:00.000-08:00

It was one of those rare, warm days in January..

So we took in some sun outside..

and thought about summer.

Santa Monica....

2010-01-24T22:22:00.000-08:00

A family adventure to the

Santa Monica Aquarium on the pier..

Was nervous that the baby wouldn't be to into it..

but he had some fun..

and for only $5 each and free for the baby

It was worth the chance by all means..

He got a little sleepy at the end..

But he just wanted to stay awake and see it all..

Baby..

this is just the beginning!

A Day at the Farm

2010-01-09T17:22:00.000-08:00

First the farmers market... buying some nice fruits and veggies..

And then we are off to feed the goats..

Of course he had to try the carrots out himself first..

The scary part was that they can fit their heads through

the little holes around this tube..

so all of a sudden.. goat head.. snapping away at you..

An angry little goat..

The scary sheep..

Don't stare into its eyes!

The End!

The Many Days of Christmas!

2010-01-04T20:04:00.000-08:00

Ready for the new year!

Getting to look a lot like Christmas....

2009-12-20T18:44:00.000-08:00

Fun moments..

2009-12-16T15:17:00.000-08:00

A cute outfit.. who doesn't like a kid in some overalls

Especially a smiling one

Why yes my 5 month old reads.. if you call reading.. shoving books into his mouth..

then yes.. he's a genius!

Hello baby.. meet carrots.. carrots.. prepare to be spit all over the kitchen..

and my clothes.. and the counter.. and and and...

everywhere!

Really he likes them..

Come on Christmas pictures!

Happy Turkey Day...

2009-11-27T21:32:00.000-08:00

Of course every picture has the baby in it!

A Cousin!

2009-11-24T10:21:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday November 18, 2009 at 5:22 p.m... a cousin was born.. We anxiously waited in the waiting room.. and yes.. I cried when I heard my sister's baby's first cry..
I introduce to the world..
Taylor Nicole..

Welcome little Taylor.. your cousin is a giant compared to you.. and rightly so.. he's got four months on you to the day..

Sweet Potaters..

2009-11-23T22:32:00.000-08:00

Our little ones first experience with sweet potatoes,
He's in love,
And it's an orange colored love..
orange everywhere!

And this cute face moment was brought to you by the letter.....

2009-11-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

"B" For a Boy and his Bear,

Both sleeping with their arms up.

"H" is for Happy, because you are.

"W" is for Wow.. how did your get your eyes open so Wide?

A new toy, A very happy Baby

2009-11-02T21:06:00.000-08:00

So he is finally big enough

for the activity jumper,

yes, it's very important to know what it's called

because if you don't and you

bring the coupon that

only says 'jumper'

you will have to send your husband back with the

receipt,

because that nine bucks is very important.

Come on,

thats like three starbucks coffees

(well like two and a half).

What is amazing is after we bought this

I went to the baby einstein website

and answered some questions about what toy

I should get, based upon my likes,

and no kidding this toy popped up first.

So,

baby einstein is a freak'n genius.

P.S.

After staring that frog down,

He tried to eat it,

and it doesn't move,

so he was just biting the air.

It was freak'n hilarious.

Spooktackular Gifts

2009-10-21T21:37:00.000-07:00

So for Halloween treats

I decided to make little goodie bags

With a friend.

They were so cute and simple to make,

and will make gift giving

so much fun..

Just a few Martha Stewart punches

here and there..

and a some other fun stuff...

and tad-da..

Getting in the Season

2009-10-19T15:58:00.001-07:00

So here I am getting in the Season..

I have decided to make many different pumpkin dishes

to see which fare best...

basically I am planning the traditions that are yet to become traditions.

Of course..

We cant have some nasty pumpkin dish

to become a fall tradition..

So here was the first..

Pumpkin Pasta..

I found the recipe in this months Parents Magazine..

(I used to read music magazines and now it is parents magazines,

dont worry music.. i am coming back.. im just prioritizing)

So first boil the Penne.. sorry no picture..

We have all seen boiling pasta!

Next heat oil on medium and cook up some shallots..

After about three minutes..

Whisk in broth, evaporated milk,

Pumpkin, spice, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low

and simmer, uncovered for 4 minutes

(don't forget to stir)

And then toss it in with some pasta

top with some parsley

And Ta-da

Result:

It was actually better than expected...

but it does need a little something..

I am still thinking about what..

A little fresh ground pepper on top

was wonderful though..

oh, and I cheated and used regular pasta

instead of whole wheat..

I have not crossed that bridge yet,

but plan to soon.

Not sure what's next on this pumpkin adventure..

But you will soon find out.

So here is the recipe:

1 12 oz whole wheat penne

1 Tbs. Olive oil

1 Shallot, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk

1 15 oz can pumpkin

1/2 tsp. Pumpkin-pie spice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Fresh Parsley

1 1/2 oz Parmesan grated

Three Months...

2009-10-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

Today our little one turned three months old,

or as I like to say it,

three months years old.

He is as heavy as ever,

as busy as ever,

finally balding,

and possibly teething early (fun!).

He doesn't look like a baby anymore,

but like a tiny little boy.

Well, I had some more validation that I am a mom today,

Wait for it...

Spit up in my hair.

So lovely.

At least it was after I went to the store.

Fall is here

2009-10-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

Fall has begun,

with pumpkins and tractors,

sunsets,

in corn mazes,

where little children run

to show us the way out,

making memories

in almost matching sunglasses,

a new start to our family,

a little pumpkin,

who makes everything glow a little more,

Our little pumpkin.

Baby Showers and Tropical Killer Spiders

2009-10-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

This was a busy weekend..

well really it was a busy yesterday and a freakin tired today..

My little sisters baby shower..

It was very fun with a luau twist..

Some highlights:

Beach bear cupcakes

Bobbing for nipples (a word I can not say without whispering),

a candy bar

and bite sized mini corn dogs.

This weekend ended with the world's largest spider,

Okay there are larger spiders but this one was in our backyard,

so not cool.

And here it is in all its tropical killer spider glory:

I'm pretty sure this thing could have killed us all,

and wrapped us up for its dinner.

I really don't understand the need for spiders..

I would just rather have a million

venus fly trap things instead of

these scary monsters that i swear

are demons in disguise.

Yes, this is was a demon looks like in its earthly body,

now you know.

2009-10-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

So last night at four a.m.

while I was feeding you,

we listened to the wind tearing

the house apart from the seams.

The wind was exciting though,

because with it came the promise

of fall, and then winter.

This year will be so amazing,

to spend the holidays with you.

Your very first Halloween,

Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

I am so excited about just

all the new smells for you to experience.

cinnamon, pumpkin, turkey,

and fresh Christmas Trees.

Our life's are more full with you here.

Payback...

2009-10-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

So that hungry little caterpillar ate everything,

and got a stomach ache..

I know what will teach him..

if a hungry little boy gobbled him up..

and that's just what happened.

2009-09-23T18:31:00.000-07:00

My favorite burp cloths ever.

You can have spit up on them and

still look cute wearing them.

Fifteen Pounds

2009-09-23T18:08:00.001-07:00

So if they made a movie about our

child, it would be called

Fifteen pounds.

Cause that's how much this

sucker weighs now.

I better get some arm muscles!

Other things that are fifteen pounds,

Giant Lobsters, the weight a college freshman gains,

and strange wooden boxes.

Another Dinner Adventure

2009-09-23T17:41:00.001-07:00

So last nights dinner was

Eggplant Parmesan.

It was wonderful.

And then we watched the

saddest movie ever,

Seven Pounds,

and guess what they

had for dinner.

Yup, Eggplant Parm.

Got to love it.

Santa Barbara

2009-09-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

I haven't been by the beach for so long,

it was invigorating to drive by the ocean

and breathe in the salty air.

With the windows down

and Weezer playing in the background.

We walked around the busy streets

searching for thank you cards

that did not have butterflies on them.

And talking about our grown up life's,

and which wine we like best.

It was a wonderful day,

got to love living in California.

Indiana Jones

2009-09-20T21:45:00.000-07:00

So all he needs is a hat and a whip.

He looks like he has just

discovered the lost treasure.

Such a look of adventure in those eyes.

Unleashing the Beast

2009-09-20T21:31:00.001-07:00

This is much louder in person...

I love it! His poor future wife.

My Birthday

2009-09-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

Me and my hubby on my birthday.

We are doing our best impressions of

two people who do not look tired.

How'd we do?

It was a crazy night,

we were at home and in bed

by ten.

OH Parenthood!

2 MONTHS

2009-09-18T21:22:00.000-07:00

Today our baby is 2 months old today.

His favorite hobbies so far:

Eating, Sleeping (although you could have fooled me),

Poopin, Snoring, Grunting,

Sticking his tongue out, Smiling,

and Suckin on his hand.

We had a rough beggining,

but many beautiful months ahead of us.

Meeting his Aunt Missy

2009-09-17T22:57:00.000-07:00

Today baby Michael met his

Aunt Missy..

Oh the things she gonna teach him...

Welcome to the animal tunnel

2009-09-17T22:50:00.000-07:00

A brand new toy.. the first of many to come... oh boy

2009-09-17T22:44:00.000-07:00

The many faces of happiness..

2009-09-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

This face should tell a mom that

she has taken too many pictures of her

poor child, and if that flash goes off

just one more time, this innocent

little baby just might walk right

over to her and break that camera.

Needless to say, I took a few more

pictures before running and hiding.

2009-09-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

One of the few nights that we actually made something new for dinner. As usual the baby woke up, roaring and ready to eat the exact minute that dinner was ready. Oh baby, I haven't even had a sip of wine yet. Anyways, dinner was pretty good.. courtesy of my secret lover.. the foodnetwork.. not so secret anymore...

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/bacon-and-tomato-pasta-recipe/index.html

2009-09-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

"And if I could open my mouth,

Wide enough for a marching band to march out,

They would make your name sing,

And bend through alleys and bounce off other buildings."

--Marching Bands of Manhattan- DCFC