Valentine's Day & 4 Months Old

I started the weekend out by making these yummy cookies. I hadn't made sugar cookies in a long time and though they took a while to make I had nothing else to do and it was actually really fun. We then headed down to San Diego so I could have a girls night without Camryn.

Me, Mia and Brittany

Britt and I were able to go to dinner beforehand while Mia had a work event but then we met up and saw Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was really cute. Funny but made you nervous the whole time with awkward situations. Definitely one to see with the girls.

On Valentine's Day I woke up to a gift bag with a cute new purse, shirt and Valentine's Day Slippers-the same as yours Carrie! So fun getting presents. Speaking of Carrie, she made Camryn the cutest felt clippies ever. This one was the one she wore for Valentine's Day.

She is so spoiled. Too bad she pooped through this outfit within an hour of wearing it (at least we got a picture, right?)

It had rained a ton the night before but cleared up enough for us to go for a walk at Torrey Pines. It was a little chilly but the views were amazing.

We then met up with Brittany and Mia and had our favorite frozen yogurt!!! Yes, we are a little obssessed I could have it everyday. Both Mia's and Brittany's hubbies were having a "boys weekend" so it was fun getting to hang out so much. We went on yet another walk-something else I could do everyday, walked through a couple home stores and watched Jack run around at the park.

Then it was date time. Ryan let me choose Sushi and he picked the place. We went to Roppongi in La Jolla and it was SO fun! The inside was all booked out so we ate on the patio around this big fire pit the atmosphere was so cool and romantic! We had delicious Sushi and nice alone time.

Afterward we walked over to the Living Room a cute little cafe and had hot chocolate and treats. It was so awesome of Ryan's parents to watch Camryn so we can go out. You really appreciate going out alone once you have a baby. It was such a fun couple of days and so nice getting to hang out with good friends and most of all my hubby.

Hidden Camera

Camryn is still not feeling great although her cough and running nose are gone her ear is still bothering her. So it was to my great surprise that I got tons of laughs the other day. So many that I was able to get to the camera. I have to hide it though so she won't get distracted so it is not the best angle and I can't figure out how to rotate it (I need to remember that I need to turn the camera horziontal next time). I was changing her diaper in the car when I was out running errands...so yes I am talking about her poop! Don't you just love the crazy things you'll do to try and get your kids to laugh? Parents are crazy and boy don't we all just love our kids! They are so much fun; I love this stage!

The past couple days she has been feeling better I've been putting her on the floor as much as I can to get her rolling over. Hopefully it will be one of these days but today she did push up a little!

I had her try and do it again when Ryan came home and of course she couldn't do it. Sad. I can't get over how big she is looking these days it is so crazy to me that she is a full on baby now not a newborn.

She is starting to really love her playmat. Although she had had enough in this picture. How did I end up with this dark haired, blue-eyed baby? So weird, but I sure do love it!

Sad Sick Baby

Her face says it all! She hadn't been herself for a few days and had one really bad nights sleep. I thought she was reverting back to her old ways. Then we noticed her nose was a lot more congested, she was tugging at her ear and coughing quite a bit so we thought we'd make an appointment. Sure enough it is an ear infection. Poor thing. I guess Ryan is the one to blame since I never got them. It is so sad to see her in pain, but she is handling it well. Just wants to be held and cuddled a lot more which is fine by me. As a parent it just makes you feel so helpless. The plus is that she loves to take her medicine and it is so fun watching her face taste something besides milk. Hopefully she is back to herself soon!

My Handsome Man-Beware it May be Cheesey

I think it is time I pay tribute to the one I love. I have such an awesome husband and made the best decision I've ever made when I married him. Ryan makes me laugh everyday. There is never a dull moment at our house. It has been the most amazing thing to see him as a father. A friend and I were just saying how much more attractive a man is when he has a child. And he was good looking before!!! I love to watch the way he looks at her and the different ways he plays with her. He has been my biggest support and my true best friend since the day I met him. But now after being married over 3 years now and having a baby my love for him has only increased. He comes home everyday after work and is so helpful in cleaning up and relieving me from Camryn when I need it. He is so talented at work it drives me nuts! I wish that I could have even just some of the talent and drive he has. He is always looking out for what is best for our family and knows that we are his number one top priority. For everything you do and are, I love you honey!!!

2 Parties, 2 Nights in SD and 2 New Tricks

First was Brittany's Birthday party. We went to Pizza Port in San Clemente with like ten couple our age. That doesn't happen very often where we live so that was SO fun to hang out with everyone. This is the Birthday girl holding Camryn and that other baby is exactly one month younger than Camryn.

Afterward we went over to her in-laws to play some rockband.

(Brittany, Kathy and I)

I used Camryn as my excuse to get out of it, but Ryan got in on the action. He was so serious and didn't want to let any of the band members down. Especially Trent and his expert guitar skills. We all need to hang out more often...so fun!

We had Camryn try out the Bumbo for the first time...she loved it! She'll sit like this for about 5 minutes and then she decides she is too tired of holding her neck up.

Ryan, Camryn and I spent Saturday afternoon with Grandpa and Granma Smart driving all the coast since the weather wasn't great (mid 60s). However, Camryn did find her first Seashell with the help of Grandpa. It is so great living so close to the beach! We also got to eat at my favorite place! Canes yet again! Can't get enough of the views and those nachos!

Then later that night we went to Nate's Dirty 30 BBQ. His new wifey Mia threw him an awesome party equipped with great food, games and a pinata! Too I have no pics. Hopefully I'll get one on here later.

How cute is that?! We brought Camryn's new swimsuit to try out! We were dying laughing at her in this, she looked like such a little girl. I brought her in the hottub before it got too hot. I've never seen her so relaxed. She loved floating on her back with her eyes closed! I can't wait for the summer time! When we got home after a fun long weekend she started laughing! It is the cutest thing. Hopfully she starts doing it more so we can catch it on tape.

Of the Devil?

Hello. Ryan here. I need some people to weigh in on a subject for me. I'll try and be brief, but for those of you who know me, the only thing brief about me are my work outs...as you can tell by my slightly enlarged face and small muffin top (in my defense my brother says my face "puffs up like a bee sting in pictures). I bought p90x, but I can't make it through one DVD--having some Russian chick be able to do 25 pull ups when you can't do one isn't really motivating (though I think I detected a slight bulge in "her" lime green spandex--I'm on to you Katarina).

So I have a slight nerd streak in me--I love Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia--just so you know, I've never read Lord of the Rings, so one cannot classify me as a sci-fi freak. I just like a little bit of thought provoking fantasy. So Erica and I rent movies from Red Box all the time--she picked the last movie-The Women-I can handle a chick flick, but this did women no favors. If any of you liked it--well you're probably still single and now you know why.

I rented The Golden Compass. I know it came out a long time ago and the only reason I didn't rent it earlier was from a chain e-mail from a friend talking about it's anti-Christian plot line. Now I don't usually read chain e-mails, especially from this girl in accounting, she's sweet, but the last time I forwarded the e-mail off to 10 friends I didn't receive a phone call in 5 minutes with someone telling me I won a million dollars (that's what I wished for--I figured world peace is soon on its way with Obama coming right?) ;)

Anyway (so much for being brief, but I hope you're interested), I decided to rent the movie. I REALLY liked the movie and I actually got a very different view of the meaning of the movie. I looked it up on Wikipedia and followed a few websites--sure enough the movie, based on the book, is about "The Church" (not ours, just in general) brainwashing kids into just beleivingand taking away their agency. The author, who is agnostic, said he believes in God, but a God like the one Christians depict deserves to be rebelled against. I wanted to be offended, but I kind of liked the idea of people believing because they want to believe and not just because they are forced to. I guess this story is one of three in a Trilogy called His Dark Tools (not the warmest series).

Here's the question...have any of you read this? What is your take on it? I think this guy has a great point. Please respond.

Getaway to Palm Springs and Super Baby

Ryan had to be in Palm Springs for work so I decided to go and stay with him for the night. Not a far drive for a free night's stay and dinner.

It was supposed to be dinner with Ryan's co-workers and their spouses. Turns out one of the guy's spouse couldn't make it so he invited the new Division President. Awesome. So it ended up being like a marketing meeting and here I am the only one who doesn't work for Pulte and I have a baby with me. Ryan thought it wouldn't be awkward so I tagged along. We first met up in the bar which was not as bad as it sounds, the worst was yet to come. Who knew we were going to eat at a fancy steak restaurant like Ruth's Chris? Camryn did well for the first 20 minutes when she slept! But the rest of the time I was either walking around with her or Ryan was both of us trying to calm her down and scarf down our $40 Filet mignon. Finally after her pacifier fell and we were all searching for it under the table. I decided to head back to the room. They all kept telling me it was fine and that she wasn't that bad but I will know it is my fault when Ryan gets laid off!!!

So of course I take Camryn back to the room and she does this! She was instantly good the moment I walked out. The camera isn't straight on because she would immediately stop talking as soon as she saw it. It is long, I apologize I did this mostly for myself.

Ryan recently discovered that Camryn loves to fly... what he calls "Super Baby!" She puts her arms back and keeps her legs completely straight out. She loves it!

This picture is priceless! You have got to love both their faces!

After staying the night in a comfy bed I went to the outlets and enjoyed the 85 degree weather. It was a fun little outing even though it may be my last!