Family trip-part 1

We're off! Our first official family trip with just the five of us. We drove first to Winnemucca, NV and stayed the night, and then drove most of the next day to Marina, California (which is by Seaside, Monterey, etc). It's beautiful here! The weather could be a little warmer, but it's sunny and really nice so we couldn't ask for better weather. The whole way down the girls were SO excited to get to California. Little A would constantly ask, "Are we in China yet?" We would correct her everytime, and 10 minutes later she would ask it again! She couldn't get it that we were going to CALIFORNIA. One time she said:

LittleA: Are we in China yet?
James: China?
LittleA: Oh, I mean Mexico.
James: Mexico? We are going to California.
LittleA: Oh yeah! California! Are we in CALIFORNIA yet?

She was pretty funny about that. On the way we stopped at a couple parks. Here we stopped in Sparks, Neveda. Close to Reno. It was a really nice park next to a little pond/lake. It was CJ's first time playing with bark/dirt. Add that to the "in the mouth" checklist!



We finally arrived to our destination and are so happy with the accommodations. A cute little place with a full kitchen, living room, 2 rooms & even a washer/dryer! It's fun to have a place like this to ourselves. Since M&M watched movies the whole drive down she asked:
Do people really live in California or just people in hotels?
Umm, I think she managed to miss all the houses we passed while driving :)

The first day was pretty chill. We found a ward to go to (which half of it was in spanish-translated) and also relaxed by walking around where we are staying. The beach access is really close and the girls love it! It's fun to see their reactions about the ocean & the beach. It's a first for both. M&M loves going down to the water and running for cover when the waves come. Little A did it at first until she did a face plant in the sand and the water drenched her in her jeans. She steered clear of all waves & water today.


This post is getting lengthy, so stay tuned for more!

9 months!

Wow, I can't believe we have officially hit the 9 month mark with Mr. CJ, but he's there. He's a crawling machine, can conquer a few stairs (definitely not down yet), and pulls & stands up on anything he can get his hands onto.
Found in the mouth tally:
-leafs from the only plant in our whole house
-a few pieces of dog food
-minuscule crumbs from the floor
-2 new teeth!


This photo isn't very good, but it shows what he loves to do with his tongue now that he has a couple teeth. He twist it all the way around, and does it all the time. So cute!

I love this!

The first 3 people to respond to this post will get something made by me. My choice. Made especially for you.

Restrictions and Limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It will be done this year.
4. You have no clue what it's going to be, because I don't even know what it's going to be!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The Catch: You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who comment on your post and agree to do the same! So get ready for your mystery treat... but be prepared to share the love! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you get when you get it.

Quotes

James and I were able to go on a sweet bike ride on Saturday. We came back and the babysitter shared some awesome quotes by Little A. I wanted to be able to remember them.

Babysitter: "I'm so full my tummy is going to explode!"
Little A (I can't remember who she said, said this): "If your tummy explodes then you'll get to go up to heaven with Heavenly Father and Jesus!"

They were in CJ's room and they saw one of those nose plungers that you get boogers out with. Well LittleA preceded to tell the babysitter what it does and then added, boogers taste good. They taste like chicken.

The last thing, Little A asked: "Did you know there is glue in the ocean?"
Babysitter: No, is there?
Little A: "Yeah, I washed my hands the other day and they had glue on them, so now there is glue in the ocean!"

Babysitter

We recently came home to this. Our girls had a little fun doing the babysitters hair. I think she needs a couple more flowers! She's s a great sport and a fun babysitter!

Holdin on.

This is what CJ looked like when I went to get him from his nap. He didn't appreciate that I had to run and grab the camera. He was just so darn cute struggling SO hard to keep himself upright. Can you imagine how hard this would be if you were a little person like him? :) The picture doesn't do it justice, but he's holding on to the rails for dear life. Oh, and he's standing on his right foot while his left foot is on top of his right foot, it's hard to tell in the picture. I think it's just funny to see your little babe standing in his crib when you're expecting him to be laying there as you walk in.

8 months!

CJ is 8 months now! He's even crawling. This picture was funny and figured his Nana would love to see the sweet yumminess coming out of his mouth! :) Oh, and you can probably guess he's teething.