Caleb's new goggles

Chris bought Caleb some new goggles. (Not even for the pool, mind you. This is just to keep the water out of his eyes on the SLIP AND SLIDE) Our safety-minded, non-risk taker loved them immediately. Chris and I got such a laugh out of the way he chose to wear the strap around his ears. Kids can be such great entertainment.

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Aidan and his Papa

Family Time

Last week, we had lots of fun while Chris' parents and nephew, Trevor came to visit. I didn't get many pictures though, because I'm constantly chasing Aidan and we were way too busy playing anyways! Here are a few of him "helping" his Nana plant some new flowers in our front yard. By the way, he's upset in the one photo because I wouldn't give him the camera to play with.

Lazy Saturday Afternoon

This was a great relaxing weekend. We didn't really have any plans and it was wonderful! We went for a late lunch at California Pizza Kitchen (Caleb's request) and afterwards we sat outside by the fountain so the kids could play. I love weekends like this!

Happy 1st Birthday, Baby!

Well, my baby turned 1 just over a week ago and I'm just now getting around to posting about it. The day before his birthday he came down with the stomach bug that Caleb was getting over so he had no desire to celebrate. My parent's were here, so we (tried) to have a little birthday party and he did actually have a little cake. He's now back to normal and enjoying all of the birthday gifts from Mimi and Grandpa.

Aidan is such a funny little guy. He is strong-willed and determined and yet, in an instant, he will cock his head to the side, bat his eyes at you and flirt like crazy. I'm definitely in for a ride with this little man!

Mother's Day

Chris tried to get some pictures of me and the boys for Mother's Day, but Aidan would not have it. We finally gave up and just took one with Caleb and I. That Aidan is such a little stinker. It's a good thing he's so cute!

Beach fun

This past Saturday we spent the afternoon at the beach in Santa Monica. We've had really warm, beautiful weather this week, so we packed a picnic and headed west. Chris and the boys played in the water and I had a blast watching and chasing Aidan. The water is freezing so I don't get in unless it's VERY hot out. We had so much fun and look forward to going many more times this summer.

Well, I'm No Melissa Lester

This was my attempt at zucchini bread. When I went to put it into the oven, I did realize the loaf pan was really full, but I had no idea of the oncoming mess. I'm not a great cook (I'm sure you realized this the moment you saw the picture) but I can usually follow a recipe and do a pretty good job. Not today. And if you think the pan looks gross, you should see the bottom of my oven! Caleb kept asking me if it was going to catch on fire.

I was able to take off the top layer (the rest was still uncooked), put it in a new pan and bake it again. After it was all said and done, it actually still tasted pretty good. Chris just laughed and shook his head. When I'm cooking, nothing surprises him anymore!

I chose this title because I can never in my wildest dreams imagine how Melissa makes such beautiful and delicious food (I've been lucky enough to eat at her house), while keeping up with four kids. I caused this mess with only two children and one of them was napping! She amazes me!

Brotherly Love

Marley

Marley is Caleb's rabbit and the newest addition to our family. We picked him up on Friday and Caleb absolutely loves him. In fact, Caleb told me today that he likes Marley more than Aidan. (I'm not sure I really believe this) Caleb and I had just watched the movie Marley and Me this past week, so I'm guessing that's where the name came from.

We all had a great day together, with Caleb doing an early Easter egg hunt in our backyard. He'll have an egg hunt tomorrow with the kids at church and I'm hoping I'll get more pictures then.