Relaxing in the Afternoon Sun

The other day it had cooled off enough for us to enjoy our backyard. The birds were chirping and there was a nice breeze. Austin and I set out some blankets on the grass and we were practicing rolling over and having fun with tummy time. He also enjoyed laying on his back looking at the trees, birds and other things in our backyard. He also loved listening to all of the birds. It was so nice and relaxing that both of us even took a nap outside.

DISNEYLAND!!!

We did it, we bought passes and couldn't be happier. All of us love Disneyland! We bought our passes at Costco (if you buy it there they give you a $50 gift card to Disneyland that you can use to add on parking or buy food).

What a wonderful way to spend time with family. What a wonderful day and we get to do it all year round!

When we got there it was warm so we rode the train to cool off.

Austin's very first ride and very fitting if you know Paul. He rode the Haunted Mansion. Austin did a great job. He loved the air conditioning and looking at all of the lights and moving objects.
Austin's second ride was the Jungle Cruise. He really didn't see much of the jungle, he was to busy making eyes at the little girl in front of him.

So sweet the lions are watching the Zebra sleep! We chose the Non-Swinging Gondola, since it was Austin's first time (also his dad is a little scared of the swinging one)

One of many many photo shoots to come

A couple of weeks ago we were taking pictures at the Sears Portrait Studio if you buy their membership ($10) you can get a free 8 x 10 every time you visit. So that is exactly what we did. Paul and Austin wanted to take pictures with one another with all of the Ferrari Gear. These two are so cute together!

Like Father, Like Son

Austin got to enjoy Paul's Father's day gift too. Austin now has a great love and appreciation for cars just like his dad.

Austins first time behind the wheel.

Daddy showing how the "Triptronic" works

Give it a couple of years Austin and you will be able to see over the steering wheel and one day be able to drive a cool car just like this.

Austin's Blessing

June 7, 2009

Austin was blessed by Paul at our ward a couple of Sundays ago. For those of you who are unfamiliar with what a blessing is...a blessing is for newborn babies whose fathers (or other priesthood holder) publicly offers a prayer to our Heavenly Father and asks for specific and/or general blessings to be given to Austin. This prayer is given in front of our church. Austin's formal name is also given to written down for the records of the church, but he doesn't become an official member until he is baptised (this happens when he is eight years of age).

Austin and his gal pal Kali Kaleen with the future in laws

For more information about our faith visit www.mormon.org

Father's Day Part 2

So this is a continuation of last weeks Father's Day. I told Paul that my mom and dad were going to babysit and we would be able to have a date night. So he came to my parent's house after work, a little grumpy because he had a long day at work. I gave him his activity card (which was left over from last week) and it said there was some thing in the garage for him. He never thought it would be a Cayman Porsche!I rented him a car for Fri. - Sat. I know he loves cars and its pretty had to appreciate a minivan :-)

Returned the car at the rental place and they let my dad and Paul start up the Ferrari, it was so exciting.

Daddy Celebration Part 1

Austin was so excited for the festivities to begin. He prepared a box that doubled as a card and gift. Inside were cards telling his daddy what we were going to do first. The first place we went was Paul's favorite place to eat, Don Jose. Then were off to the Petersen Automotive Museum where we saw old, new and silly cars.

This car is called the "Austin - Seven Chummy"

What were they thinking...you can't see it but the interior is crushed velvet - AWESOME!

The Bat Mobile!

The love of Ferrari's brings these two together

After the Museum we took Paul to get an hour massage. The celebrations are not over, they will continue next week with his birthday.

Thank you Paul for being such a wonderful husband and a fantastic dad. You have really shown me what a wonderful father you can be. Thank you for all of your hard work, compassion, love and patience.

Happy Father's Day

We should have listened...

Yesterday Paul and I were getting ready to take a family walk. For some reason or another I didn't bring everything that I usually do on my walks...like the diaper bag with extra food and my house keys. This time I only brought along the garage door opener despite the fact that I had the spirit tell me "you might want to bring your house keys along". (I think you might know where this story might be going) Paul had a similar experience and dismissed it just the same. So we left the house as a family and took a walk around our neighborhood. When we got back we tried to open the garage and our garage opener was NOT working!!! Oh no! We didn't have any extra keys stashed anywhere and the only other people who have an extra key are the Johnson's who live more than half an hour away. So after some debate we realize that our bedroom window is open and Paul pops open the screen and climbs into the house.

So we now realize that Heaven Father was trying to teach us a lesson, and lesson learned. We will be more diligent on listening to that still small voice. I am so grateful to a Heavenly Father who know us so well and wants the best for us. A Heavenly Father who knows us so well. I am grateful that we also have the opportunity to chose for ourselves and in our case it usually turns into a learning experience.

The best part of my day

Bumbo Time!!!

We had some fun playing with Austin, we put him in his Bumbo and he loved it. He couldn't sit up all the way but he was supported by his Boppy in the back. This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home...Mommy was playing with Austin's toes.
He was having so much fun. He gave us lots of smiles.

Austin was looking at his favorite book from Baby Einstein.

Austin and His Tongue

I went to lunch with an old friend from high school, Summer! Austin had so much fun playing and flirting with her. He also discovered his tongue and he kept sticking it out for her. It was so cute.

Moms Club

My friend Tanya and I have started a moms club (can I really call it a moms club if we are the only two in it?). So once a week we get together and take our babies for a walk. Most of the time we feel really silly because as you will see in the following pictures we have the exact same car seat/ stroller system.

Kali and Austin waiting for us to get the show on the road, we are headed to Central Park!

Austin and his first time on the swing.
Tanya and Kali

Again being silly with our strollers Babies love Tanya and she loves the babies :-)

If you would like to join Moms Club give either one of us a call, but just know you have to have the same car seat/ stroller as we do to join...Just Kidding

Let the world rejoice

Austin slept 5 hours straight last night!

Mother's Day Surprise!

Paul and Austin took me on a surprise Mother's Day vacation, I was just told to pack my bags. We headed out on Saturday morning to our destination and I kept trying to figure out where we were going. We finally arrived to our resort in Lake Arrowhead. I have always traveled to Big Bear but have never taken the the time to go to Lake Arrowhead and it was absolutely gorgeous there. Here is our sweet little family taking a picture on the lake. We were taking a walk around the lake before we ate dinner.
The Best Husband and Son Ever!!!
This is what its all about!
Austin was so happy being out on our balcony looking at all the big trees, listening to the birds and watching the squirrels.

Paul woke up early and took care of Austin so I could sleep in (what a sweet husband). Then he went out in the morning and got me breakfast before I went for my second Mother's Day surprise...Paul got me a massage and Austin got me a pedicure, I was in Heaven...it was so relaxing!

Our view was amazing!

Carlsbad Outlets...they have a Coach outlet store :-)

On our way to the Carlsbad Outlets. My mom is sitting in her seat next to Austin, making sure that he is happy, Paul concentrating on the road, I am concentrating on license plates so that I can strike at any moment when I see an out of state licence plate and my dad camera ready in hand, like always :-)Walking from store to store while the paparzzi I mean my dad takes pictures

Lunch, shopping and spending time with family...what could be better?

My sister, Jessica, loves holding and spending time with Austin. Austin loves his Oma!

Dad and Austin were discovering the water fountain together. Austin reached out his hand to touch it, water went everywhere and he loved it!

Opa and Austin taking a break from all the the shopping action

Field of Flowers - Carlsbad