Tuesday, August 13, 2013

California Part 1 (of 3)

California will always have a place of my heart. We spent 9 whole days of fun in the sun.  We had such a good time. We drove through the night, which was rough but worth it. Harper slept the entire 10 hours each way without making a peep. Sage did really well considering sleeping in the car is never the most comfortable. We are so grateful for the time we were able to spend together and the memories we made.


Saturday- We celebrated my dads 48th birthday. We barbecued and hung out at the Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Everything about the day was perfect- the food, the company, the weather. In the evening we hung out with our friends Donna & Donny and their two sweet girls (the Sands). We went to an "Alladay" party and then went to In N Out.














Sunday- We went to church with the Sands and then met Miriam and the twins at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna. To say Sage loved the beach is an understatement. As soon as she saw it she gave a big gasp and whispered, "wow!" We barbecued and made delicious Reese's smore's. 








Monday- We went to the park and for a walk in the morning. Harper went on the swing for the first time and giggled and giggled. Miriam took us to get Yogurtland and to Jump n Jammin. Sage really enjoyed it. She was totally in her element. Harper enjoyed watching all the action. Afterwards, just the 4 of us went to Dana Point Harbor and ate some fish and chips and fish tacos from a place I grew up eating at. Taylor and I are already craving them! It was fun walking around looking at the boats and looking for crabs. We left Harper with Miriam and took Sage to the Angels game with our friends Alicia and Josie. Sage was spoiled with an ice-cream sundae, popcorn, lemonade and a churro. 

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6 months




Harper Lee,

 You are such a joy! Everywhere we go people always comment on how easy going and peaceful you are. I have said this before and I am sure will say it many times over the years, but you are perfect for our family. You are the calm and content we need. This past month has been a big one for you with lots of new milestones. 
  • 16.2 lbs (50%) 26 in (65%)
  • content and happy
  • rolling all around
  • likes to eat paper
  • trying so hard to crawl
  • sleeps 12 hours through the night
  • starting to take good naps
  • went to California for the second time 
  • trying new foods
  • very ticklish
  • likes playing peek-a-boo with her sister
  • wearing 6-9 months clothes
  • wears size 3 diapers
  • beginning to sit on her own for longer periods of time
  • can hold her own bottle
  • drinks 5-6 oz every 3-4 hours

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Camping with the Petersons

We had a blast.
Lucky we found a campsite.
Made tinfoil pizzas and smores with chocolate cookies.
Learned a "traditional" campsong. 
Kids enjoyed running around, playing with flashlights, rocks and sticks.
All slept in a giant 10 person tent. 
A moose came walking by our campsite.
Ate yummy tinfoil breakfast burritos. 
Went on a little walk. 
We will make camping with the Petersons a new summer tradition.
When we asked Sage what her favorite part of camping was she responded, "Cole!"

(Thank you Caitlin for all the pictures)