Sea World, Take 2

The Babe's second trip to Sea World seemed to be even more fun for her than the first.
She can't wait to go back and see the whales, polar bears, otters, turtles, SHARKS, and to ride the Elmo ride (even though it's made her cry twice now).

Playing in the water:


Getting ready for the 4-D Elmo movie:


BIG Turtles:

First Beach Day of 2009

We had our first beach day of the year in February (hope all you Chicagoans are envious!). The Babe and Gumbo both had a blast playing in the frigid water (which Mama & Daddy had to take turns going in and out of!).

Battle of the Bulge

Mama is finally starting to show a little bit and has maybe overtaken the Babe for biggest belly. Here's the two of them doing a little comparison and belly bumping.

Into the Woods

Through the wonders of Facebook, we coordinated an impromptu hike with the Kellicas. We headed to Marian Bear Park with the bambinos and one pooch and had a great time. We're thinking this should be a regular weekly event.



The Babe is relax-o max-o




The Kellicas


The wildlife

She's Turning Japanese, She's Turning Japanese...

Mama made her world famous gyoza last week and the Babe tried her hand at using chopsticks. She did really really well and is already better than me.

Not quite there yet

We've been trying to potty train the Babe but with mixed results. One good sign is that she has been wanting to wear underwear. Like I said, we've had mixed results...

Last box of diapers? (probably not but it makes a good toy)




It's called underwear for a reason

Dinner with the Neighbors

The family ventured up north to Encinitas to see our friends and old neighbors, the Stadwisers. We got to see their wonderful new house and have dinner like we were back in the 'hood.

Enjoying dinner with Ryan




Porter was his usual smiley self


Babies Gone Wild!






Is that LT? No, it's just Kelly


I wish I still lived in North Park