Discovery Bay

David is starting his main training at work that lasts pretty much the rest of the year and during that time he can't take time off.  We decide just to take a few days off and head up to Discovery Bay for a little getaway while we can.  It was nice and relaxing.  Just what we wanted and needed.

David teaching Adam how to use a telescope.  They both thought it was pretty cool.  And Adam found a little lizard friend.

The waves at the Dungeness Spit were loud and large.  Adam was cool with it for a little while, but soon decided that they were pretty scary.  If anyone went near the water he would freak out and want them to get away fast.  It was really sweet how he was so concerned that someone might get hurt.  David was trying to cheer him up... obviously it wasn't working.

And in true mother fashion, I was doing my best to show Adam that we were safe.  He was clinging to me as if life depended on it and I am sure he really thought it did.

Rocks are a boys best friend.

These two actually played together quite a bit on the trip.  It was super cute.

 

Smile for Mom!

There are usually three responses when I ask Adam to smile for the camera.  First one (also the one that happens most often) is Adam completely ignoring me.  Second (the most rare one) is a big, squished face, cheesy grin that I love so so so much.  Third is a look that basically says, "What?"

Examples of responses 2 and 3 for your viewing pleasure:

For an example of Adam completely ignoring me, just take a stroll through a majority of my blog posts.  You'll find plenty.

I'm so happy when Daddy comes home...

Adam loves it when Daddy comes home.  He hears the keys in the door and gets so excited.  David is quick to get down and play with him.  It's one of the sweetest things to watch my two men play with each other as though nothing else in the world matters.

Puddles, Slides and Ramps

David plays soccer every Saturday and this past weekend Adam and I went to play at the playground where David plays.  They had four, yes FOUR, playgrounds at this school.  Two of them were all about bars and such, so nothing Adam could do.  The other two had slides and since slides bring out the happy in my little man, that is where we were.  I am just fine not letting him figure out bars can be fun.  Stay where you have the least chance of breaking your neck, little dude...

They also had this huge painted map in the parking lot.  Adam is already taking on the world.  I don't think the world is ready for this guy.  Not yet.  I know a lot of the children in our ward and let me tell you something...the coming generations are definitely chosen for this day.  The power you feel from these little spirits is beyond anything I have ever felt.  Don't underestimate what they will bring to the table once they are set loose on the world.  I pray with all my being that I get to watch it all.  Make no mistake, they are meant for greatness.

For those of you that wonder why Adam is always in his rain boots...here you go.  That, and he doesn't really want to wear any other shoes.  He was still soaked in his toes even though he was wearing them.  It takes talent.

We had slides, we had puddles, we had some climbing.  But what did we do for the longest time while we were there?  Running up some stairs and then down the ramp.  I'm not kidding.  Constant for about 20 minutes until the poor guy was so tired he just sat down and wouldn't go anywhere.  We left at that point.  If he ever grabs your hand and says "Go, go!" it means "Hey friend, how about you and me run in circles for a half hour...you know you want to."

Boy Time

Adam had a friend over today and they had such a great time.  I took so many pictures and it was pretty hard to go through them and only pick a few to put in this post.  I love watching Adam interact with other kids (without just pushing or hitting them).  These two boys were so much fun to watch.  I love it.

Balloons.  Ugh.  I have such a hard time with them, but I can't help myself.  Look how happy they are!  Can I deny them this joy just because it causes my heart pound out of my chest?  It was worth it.  So worth it.

They were really serious about the cars.  Like SERIOUS.  Roman is so incredibly cute.  He plays so well with Adam.  Adam is pretty lucky to have a friend like him and I really hope these guys get to be friends for a long, long, long time.  Wouldn't it be so much fun to show them how cute they were playing together when they were 2 when they are 16?  Love it.

Adam really has no sense of that thing we call "personal space".  He touches everyone.  Seriously.  If you come to the door, he runs up to you and grabs your hand to take you into his room.  It doesn't matter who you are.  He has tried to drag the UPS guy in once.  And he gets in every kids face to pat them on the face or on the head.  I think it is adorable.  He is just adorable.

Can this be any cuter?  No, no it can't.  We love the Holyoak family.  Thanks for such a fun day, Roman!

Fashion Sense

I was making lunch as David was finishing up Adam's bath and getting him dressed for the day.  According to David, Adam was the one that chose this outfit.  I have no response to this.

Snack time

I was folding some laundry when I heard a really loud "YUMMMM!" come from the kitchen.  Guess he can open the fridge all by himself now.

I know the fridge looks pretty dirty...we've done all we can to get it as clean as possible...but what can I do since we rent?  Ah, living the good life!

More park playtime

We had some sun this past weekend and so we packed it up and headed to the park.  Adam loves getting out and I love taking pictures in the sunshine.  I have the perfect subject.  That face is going to break hearts.

Adam really wanted to swing Superman style.  He got on, I pushed a VERY small push and over he went.  I was sure he broke his neck, but he quickly laughed and tried to do it again...I quickly grabbed him and put him in the baby swing before he knew what was going on.

Still never satisfied with being normal.  I'm cool with that.

Adam up to his old tricks..."Hello there little lady.  Won't you take my hand?"  Such a flirt.

David and Adam, the two best things in my life.

It's just a fact.  I love my life and the reason I love it is because I have these two in it.  They play together, they love each other, they laugh together and I get to watch it all.  Seriously, as I type this I am crying thinking about how much they love each other and how lucky I am to have them.  Just an example of the fun I get to see from the past few days:

Band practice in the morning before Daddy has to leave for work.

Playing around as usual.  Adam LOVES his Daddy...

Driving Lessons

Adam isn't a big fan of the carseat, which lead me to believe he didn't like the car.  Well, I was wrong.  He LOVES the car as long as he is in the drivers seat.  If I ever get tired of being in the house and it's raining out, all I have to do is head to the car.  Adam will entertain himself for a good half hour or so.  Only problem is trying to figure out what buttons and levers he moved around the next time I go anywhere.

What can I say?

He like to cook, he likes to clean...and he is beyond adorable.  I am raising the World's Most Perfect Man.  I can't take credit, though.  His dad sure has been the best example he can have for that title.

Don't worry, it just water in the spray bottle...

Valentine's Day

We didn't do too much on Valentine's Day.  David had to work so I was able to hang out with some friends.  Misty made heart shaped cookies for the kids to frost...or try to.  Then we had dinner with our friends Scotty and Courtney.  All our husbands were gone (although mine was just at work and theirs were really gone by being out of town).  It was a great day full of activity.  Didn't get too many photos, but here are a few.  I love our friends...and you can see how the majority of the frosting skipped the cookie altogether and went straight to the mouth.  It's really how it should be.

Fun times

Just wanted to post some fun pictures of the little man.  He was given a little quad that he is in love with.  Then just playing with Buzz...he was trying to get Buzz to hold the blocks.  It was hilarious watching him try to make the plastic hand grab the block.

And one of the little guy sleeping.  So cute, right?

Popsicle Stick Shapes

I actually did something that I found on Pinterest.  It doesn't happen all too often, but this time I am pretty proud of myself.  I found a pin about using popsicle sticks to help toddlers learn shapes.  I wanted to have shapes that Adam could use to outline and I wanted them to be the same size as the large popsicle sticks we bought today.  I'm no professional and they aren't anything fancy, but I am proud of myself and Adam loves them.  I still need to laminate them, but that can wait until tomorrow.

If you want to print some out yourself, download the PDF.  If you want the Photoshop file so you can change colors and such, let me know and I can load those up, too.

Popsicle Shapes Download

Swimming in February

We decided to go swimming.  In February.  First off, I am never ready for swimsuit season in the summer...let alone in February.  Days like this I am extremely grateful I am the one BEHIND the camera.  And it doesn't help that everyone I was with looked fantastic in swimsuits.  AND...it also didn't help me feel any better when I got stuck in the slide..

I would like to start off with this picture.  Complete joy for Adam and complete disgust for me when I think about what is going in his mouth.

Scotty was in heaven, too.

Lazy river fun.

David's face is priceless.  I love this man.

My turn.  I don't have swimming shorts, so I wore a pair of cotton ones since there was absolutely no way I was brave enough to just wear my suit.  I seriously got stuck pretty much the moment we entered the slide.  It was pitch black and there I was holding my son who had no idea what was going on, all the while trying to scoot my way down that stupid thing.  David was at the bottom waiting for us to come out...he snapped a ton of photos thinking we would be shooting out of the slide at any moment.  I am sure I could make a flipbook of the entire event.  We came inching out with me laughing uncontrollably and Adam having to adjust his eyes to the light again after spending 5 minutes in the dark.  I blame the shorts, but let's just say I have a renewed sense of diet and workout motivation.

Typical.  David: "Adam look at mom".  Adam: looks the opposite direction knowing full well what he is doing.

Punk.  Never satisfied with doing things the normal way.  

And then what do you do after spending the afternoon in your swimming suit?  Stop for some Mexican food and then donuts.  It was a good day.

Our little Casanova

Adam has always loved the ladies and as he gets older, he isn't wasting any opportunity.  I blame David.  I didn't have my first kiss until I was almost 21, so it isn't my genes...David's first...well, let's just say it was long before he turned 21.

Adam started things off with testing the water.  Once he knew she was cool with snuggles, he moved right in.

Another trait from David...hitting up the cougars (I'm three years older than David).