A new find

Per the recommendation of a friend, we took Caleb to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center today. They have slides, pools, misting sprays and fountains, and a kid friendly wading area with a water play structure. Morgan Hill is only about a half hour drive from us and I thought it'd be a fun afternoon spent after Caleb's nap time. Even though 'Nana' wasn't too keen on the idea of having to don a swimsuit and be in close proximity to that much water, she quickly got over it when she saw Caleb having the time of his life. And I guess a Nani's love goes far because she got soaked catching Caleb multiple times down the slide; because once Caleb discovered the slide, we spent the rest of the afternoon going up and down up and down. Can't wait to take Dave who also isn't so keen on spending the day 'poolside'. But I think he will also forget that he doesn't shout for joy at the sight of water once he is there with our little water boy. I was in heaven! Water. Sunshine. Spending time with my mom and little guy. Doesn't get much better. It was pure delight watching Caleb laugh hysterically as the water fountain sprayed down his head, and his excitement going down the slide and spying Nani at the end waiting for him, oh so priceless! We will definitely be going back. The fact that Caleb gets in free and adults are only 8 dollars isn't too bad either. Definitely adding this to our 'fun things to do' this summer :)
Have I mentioned I love summer? Cause I do.
Happy Almost Friday.

A boy. A hat. And a lawn mower.

Caleb gets upset every time we attempt to put a hat on him ( the 'hat hate' probably started around 10 months). Kind of sad, because I think hats are so cute on babies and toddlers! Plus they serve a very useful purpose especially on our walks and in the spring/summer time. But there wasn't much we could do to encourage the hat wearing. (He loves wearing his helmet on his head though, kind of strange)
Anyway, the 'hat hate', well, that all changed today. We were outside enjoying the sunshine and I looked up from my book and Caleb was treking all through the backyard with a hat on him and his lawn mower. So apparently, hats are back in...

Farmers

Farmers Market that is. My work session was cancelled on Wednesday and because of that, I was able to go to Farmers Market with my boys. Caleb walked all down the street, tasted the strawberries and sugar snap peas, and then we all ate a Beef Sandwhich from Mavericks and people watched. Although our little Hollister Farmers Market isn't much, it is still a fun thing to do with the family on a Wednesday evening :)

Getting ready to ride over


Caleb loves wearing his helmet now, funny how a few months ago, he hated it and now he gets upset if we don't put it on him quick enough :)
Enjoying our food

Oh My Papa

This song will always remind me of my Papa. Who we called Poppy. And now when I see pictures of Caleb with his 'papa', I still think of this song.
On Saturday night, my mom and dad watched Caleb while Dave and I went out to dinner and Caleb only wanted his 'papa' I think Nani might have been a wee bit jealous. He kept pushing her away and insisted on sitting on my dad's lap. Kind of funny. They had some quality bonding time.

Ventura

So we wanted a beach day on our trip down south. Big surprise there, I'm pretty sure every single weekend, Dave and I look at each other and say "should we do a beach day?" and almost every weekend, that's where you can find us.
Sunday we spent the day in Ventura with my sisters. It was so much fun. It was pretty foggy, and kind of cold, but who cares when you have that sweet ocean smell and the waves splashing nearby, and hanging out with my sisters is always a special treat. We had a picnic in the sand, walked along the boardwalk, let Caleb dig in the sand, watched Caleb face plant it in the cold water (and still he wanted to go back in. He got so excited when he saw me coming toward him, that he ran in, in the wrong direction, and face planted into the cold ocean water, but he didn't cry and still wanted to go back in, and we all tried not to laugh. Poor guy) I didn't have my camera on me the whole time, but got a few with my phone and they are so blurry! Oh well. So here a few pictures from the day.

I look very happy, despite the fact that I am carrying a 30 pound toddler and have an added 30 (ouch) pounds on my belly. Oh yes. 60 lbs down that flight of stairs, while Dave happily snaps away with the camera...
We walked up and down Main Street Ventura for about 20 minutes looking for a place to eat (did I mention I was still carrying the 30 lb toddler. Cause he's back to all Mommy. All the time. Praying this changes before number two arrives) And it's my fault really, because Laura did say how she ate here once, and it was good, but me being the indecisive person that I am, thought we should check all our options first (while carrying the 30 lb toddler) and of course, we end up right where we started! But the food was good, the music even better, and the company, couldn't be beat. A great way to end the weekend.


My blurry cell phone pics....
Fun in the sand and water with aunties

Until our next beach day....

Welcome June

We're on the cusp of summer time and I can't wait. Although the first day of June has welcomed us with rain showers, we don't mind. We know sunshine is around the corner.
Here is what I am looking forward to this summer.
Swim lessons for Caleb (we'll see how he does, it being his first in a swim class. Water baby like his mama or a dry land kind of guy like dad? I'm thinking more of a dry land kind of guy...we shall see)
Camping with the family. Oregon for 4th of July and can't wait to see Caleb lovn' on the dirt
Walking barefoot in the grass, splashing around in the water, backyard BBQ, picnics, cherries, peaches, strawberries, and watermelon dribbling down our chins! Oh I can't wait!!




And one more thing, a little boy in overalls? Too cute for words.

Bubbles with Auntie Jenny

Auntie Jenny came to visit. And Caled hammed it up! Lucky for him, the fun continues because he gets Grandma all weekend to himself while Dave and I get a little getaway before Lucas joins us. We love having visitors
Happy Friday!