Thursday, June 25, 2009

Last of the Cali Pics

Yes there are a lot of photos, I can't help it. It helped when daddy had to stay home and work. So, for family and friends who want to see every single vacation photo...their all officially here on my blog. If you don't want to see all of them, that's really ok!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day


Daddy - I love you and can't wait to see you when I get home! You are the best daddy because you play with me and love me and take care of me. Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love you!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Pics from today

Yes...these are just from today...I just can't control myself!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Finally

So I finally figured out how to load simultaneous album slideshows that won't disappear when you upload a new album. Yea for Picasa! Like it so far. I have even tried doing a little photo editing and managed to do this to a shot of Brenna that I love.
There may be a secret photographer hiding in me somewhere?!

Just hanging out today, had lunch with Freddy and are going over to bbq at his place and play at the park. Tomorrow will probably be sightseeing and playing with our trip to Sea World Scheduled on Friday.

Oh and I finally got to go here earlier in the trip...I've been waiting for six months to visit this shop and was NOT disappointed...it is a cute litte papercrafts shop that I found online when we setup our trip out here. I found some great summer paper (Cosmo Cricket - Snorkel) and of course some new Thickers and some fun sparkly brads, for the album that I am making from the first trip that we made out here two years ago. I even managed to complete one layout...I'll be saving that for later when the camera isn't in with a napping B!

More photos as we go!

well that didn't do what I wanted it too...

hmmm....let me try this

testing out picasa

please forgive the mess during a bit of reconstructions...I am trying to figure out how to post multiple albums without having them go away like the shutterfly ones have done! I'll get it all figured out soon!

Zoo Day

Went to the San Diego Zoo today. Brenna's first words when she woke up this morning is I want to see the hippos and I don't want to see the birds. OK. She had a great time and even decided that petting a goat would be ok! After a late and short nap, it was time to play with her zoo animals and jump on the trampoline while we got dinner going. She enjoyed some ice cream and crashed around 8:30. Hopefully she will sleep in tomorrow. We're enjoying our time but miss daddy. Lots planned for the next week and then home. Looking forward to Legoland, Sea World, the beach, visiting with family, and relaxing. I love seeing B with Freddy and knowing that they are building a really special bond. His words the other night were that there really is a downside to living so far away...missing his family, but we all know that he is really happy here and doing well so that is the best thing for him! We love the times we get to spend together and I think the times we do spend together are more meaningful because they are so far between. Just glad Brenna gets to know and love her uncle so much...they are practically inseparable when they are near each other and I love it! The latest pics are posted...I love the trampoline jump shots. Apparently Shutterfly can't post links to multiple albums in the same blog at the same time. I may try Picasa soon to see if that works better. I know it has a blogger link....that's all for now...it is bedtime for me!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Meeting the Newest Cousin

I have to say the look on little girl's face when she was holding her little cousin Darrin was priceless.

On a side note...the sleep adjustment is going well. B tried to get up at 4 this morning (7 home time) but after about an hour she went back to sleep until 7:30 so we did get some good sleep and a nap in also! So I'm hoping that in another day or 2 we'll be sleeping on more normal schedule.

A couple of pics from yesterday...Blowing bubbles at Pepper with Uncle Freddy Mid-jump on the trampoline!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

We've Arrived!

So after an early morning - before 4 am to be exact, and two flights with a two and a half year old, we are in San Diego. I think I might even see the sun..shocking during June Gloom. Brenna was a true champ on the flights...no problems, no heading to the ridiculously small bathroom to change diapers mid-air, no arguing and complaining. She did great, especially considering it was just the two of us and we had a layover in Atlanta of all places. The trip far exceeded my expectations! I am planning to post every day on this trip to keep the fam updated on our adventures. Here are today's pics: Me & B on the plane, and a sleepy girl...only a 30 minute nap during our whole trip (10 hours total).