Going back, back to Cali Cali

In April, after a number of business trips I told Caleb the next trip he went on I was going home to Ca.  So when he told me he was going to Australia I was thrilled.  Not really, I couldn't believe he was going without me, but I was happy to be going home.

 Say what you will, but I love Riverside.  I used to think I could never move back, now every time I go home I look for homes to move into!

 We were able to go on lots of walks, on this particular night we went to Khloe and Jared's open house at my old Elementary school.

 Khloe made Shirley a duct tape headband! It was so adorable and Shirley loved it!

                                            We went to the best park!

                                       My mom and Porter feeding the ducks!

 He seriously loved the park.  It really is the best park I have ever been to.  But it was hot!

 Porter was OBSESSED with my parents home phones.  It totally blew his mind and got so excited every time they rang (which was often).  I let him talk on it a few times.

                                                       Shirley just being a little doll!

 A trip to CA wouldn't be complete without seeing Grandpa Bill, Caleb's grandpa.  He is so sweet and I really love him.

                                             The world's best grandma.

 Shirley had just started giving kisses and during the pictures my mom gave Shirley a kiss and Shirley returned the kiss!

                                              Pman and Shirley loving on "mom"

                       And Papa! Porter wouldn't take a picture with him...

We kept it low key, played in the backyard, lots of walks and just hanging out.  I got the flu and was sick for about two days, it was really bad. My dad took me on a date to dinner just him and me and that was really fun.  And of course there were a few trips to target! I look forward to our next trip home!

The best thing in the world

This fancy smancy little jogger/bike trailer. It has changer my life.  And these two munchkins love it.  We can run, we can ride.  Basically we plan to take over Provo this summer.  Happy days.

Porter's Third Birthday Party

I did it. I threw my son the party of his dreams.  Luckily, he can't check out Pinterest so he didn't realize I kept it pretty low key/low budget.  I want this to be his party, this was the first year I didn't work on his birthday and we didn't even do a party for his 2nd year.  So I asked him what he wanted and he told me a Woody/Buzz party.  And so it was....

                                                       Brooklynn and Cash

                                                             Summer and Brynlee

                                                   Kristal and Kami (my future daughter in law)

                                           I had pictures of Porter as a growing boy.

                                We started with pizza and watching a bit of Toy Story 3

                                                      Lucy!

                                                           Shirley!

 Then it was game time! I told them Andy's mom accidentally threw out the toy solders and we needed to save them! So, an army guy scavenger hunt.  It was supper cute.

                                            The kids got into it.

                                                Army guys hanging from the tree.

            Then we had an Army guy parachute drop.  The kids climbed on the slide and dropped them onto a target.

                                         Not too shabby for the birthday boy!

                                         Then we had to lasso in mean ole Lottso.  

                                           And it wouldn't be a party without a pinata

                                  The only picture Jackson would let me take of him :)

 The birthday boy and his cake.  He picked this cake out at Costco and was thrilled.  In fact, every time we go to Costco he asks to get his dino cake again!

                                                 Time to blow out the candles!

 Thomas was thrilled to get his picture :) His twin, Luke, would have nothing to do with my paparazzi

                                                     Wade, looking as cute as can be.

                                               My favorite sister in law Claire and me.

                                                   My bestie Corrine and Shirley.  

 Then it was present time! Porter gets really shy so his big cousin Quinn was able to help him out!

And the only mishap of the party... Miss Lyla got hit in the face with a bat! It was actually a pretty bad cut.  I so love her.  Don't mess with my Lyla.  

There were a few other kids that wanted nothing to do with getting their picture taken, but it was a really fun party! And the best part was Porter loved it.  He talked about it for weeks.  It was a wonderful day and we are so lucky to have so many fun friends that would come spend a Saturday with us!

My three year old pman:
 I asked Porter the following questions and here are his answers.  Straight from his mouth...

Favorite food: Pizza/mac and cheese
Favorite friends: johnny, jakey, mattie, khloe, jarebear, jarron
Favorite show: wild krat
favorite sport: bowling ball (but I think he said that because that's what he was holding at the time)
Favorite color: red (and it's any one's guess if he means blue or red =)
Favorite activity: coloring, games 
Favorite snack: McQueen snacks
Favorite animal:polar bears
Favorite song: ABC's next time sing with you
Favorite thing to pass time: Walk
What do you want to be when you grow up: I want to be a cheetah
 Out of the mouths of babes.  And he is one cute babe.

I think I'm pretty good at this...

This whole making cute baby stuff.  And why are the pictures distorted?  Kdog, kristie tips?

One of my favorite milestones

Maybe it's because babies are so cute, or because baby feet are so cute.  Maybe it's the combination of the two, or they way they bend their little bodies to get it.  Maybe it's the loud sucking nose, like that's the best thing they have every tasted.  I don't know why, but this is by far my favorite milestone.  Oh my goodness.  I wish she did it more!

Six months, Half a year! What?!?!

Hello world,

This is my six month post! Can't believe I am half a year old. Time has just flown by.  My mom can't believe and wishes time would seriously slow down.  I am eating three meals a day, usually an oatmeal, a fruit and then a veggie.  I love to drink water but especially love prune juice.  I am pretty strong for such a little lady.  I sit all the time (and have been for months now)  I roll wherever I want and I am getting seriously close to crawling.  I like to grab things and I have a very tight grip.  I still think my brother is hilarious.  When we are driving in the car we often are just laughing at each other.  I am really smiley.  I love to be tickled.  My favorite toy is my bunny stuffed animal, indestructible book, and anything I can pound with.  I am still in a size two diaper. I weigh 14.4 lbs.  So I'm still pretty small.  Nothing to worry about, just a petite little lady.  I love my binky.  I love my mommy's hair even more than ever.  I am really attached to my mom.  If I get hurt or am sad and crying and someone else is holding me, but I can see my mom I cry/scream until she holds me.  My mom tells me I am her most adorable accessory, because I am usually on her hip.  I love to be outside.  Watching my brother swing is the most hilarious thing I have ever seen.  I like to touch people's faces.  I can almost lift my self to seated position from laying down.   My abs are hard core.  I love life and am a really happy baby.  I am sleeping much better, when I am not sick.  I LOVE bath time.  I just want to sit there and splash all day.  When my mom takes me to the bathroom and I can see the bath I try to twist out of her arms to get in it.  I'm pretty excited about our summer of swimming.  I love to be sung to.  I am very cuddly.  When I am getting to put to bed by my mom, we walk in the room and she starts singing and I lay my head on her shoulder.  I'm pretty sweet.  I sure love life and can't believe how fast it's going by!

Love,

Shirley