The Skirball Cultural Center

While we were down in So Cal, my aunt took us to the Skirball Cultural Center. She takes my cousins (her grandchildren) there a lot and was so excited to take Caleb. We went to the Noah's Ark Exhibit. I'm not sure how to even put into words how cool it was. All the animals and exhibits were made out of recycled material. Everything is very hands on for the kids and educational. The kids make music, crafts, play, explore, climb, and much more. It was a fun day! Can't wait to go back and take Dave.
Here are just a few pics from the day.

Home Sweet Home

A long week without hubs and dada. But a fun week with family. The last time we were away from Dave this long, Caleb was just a mere 2 months old. And now he's almost two. Can hardly believe it. A week without my hubs made for a very joyful reunion and a much deeper appreciation for him. Caleb was so excited to wake up and see his 'dada'. He just kept giving him hugs and kisses and repeating hi dada over and over. So sweet.

I am so glad we got to spend the week down with my family though. Caleb had a ball. Despite his lack of sleep he was as happy as ever and soaked up all the attention. It was nice to have some time with my family. We had dinner together almost every night and that hasn't happened since high school!

This week we are preparing for our camping trip in Oregon with Dave's family. I'm so excited for Caleb because I know he is going to be in heaven with all the dirt and outside time. Not looking forward to the grand total of 24 hours of driving there and back-prego and all. What a girl will do for her boys. Once we survive the drive, I will be happy to be camping with my boys.

So this week will consist of packing, packing, and more packing. And I do love packing :)

Happy Monday!

And I have lots of pics to catch up on so they will be coming....

So Cal

We are hanging out in SoCal this week while Dave is in Maryland for work. I'm enjoying all the extra time with my sisters and Caleb is loving all the extra attention on him. Today we spent the afternoon at the Aquatic Center down here. I figured it was such a hit the first time up north, why not a repeat down south? The water felt especially great in the 100 degree weather! Yikes.

Weekend in Monterey

We spent the day in Monterey on Saturday. Caleb had so much fun at the playground going down the slides and then playing in the sand at the beach. It was a perfect way to spend the day. Watching Caleb's face as he goes down the slide, that pure bliss and joy, well, there is nothing like life through the eyes of a child. I just love his dimpled smile of pure delight!

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.