Our mini-vacation at the beach

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Last weekend we stayed at the beach (just one night) at my grandmother's upstairs apartment, Mariner's Lookout, and the kids had a great time. Mom and Dad didn't get much sleep because Sean was pretty fussy all night, but the weather was great. Not too hot, not too cold. The water, however...brrrrr. Caityn swam anyway :)

Here's some photos I took of our fun weekend.

Since it was still pretty cool and cloudy when we first pulled in Sat morning, we decided to take a walk to the park at the end of the bay in hopes that the fresh air would help Sean sleep. It worked! He fell asleep in the stroller on the walk back.





After Sean's nap, we camped out on the beach for some fun in the sun. Sean enjoys his tasty carrot flavored wagon wheel, but later decided a rubber mallet was more fun.

Caityn braved the chilly water, and spent a lot of time perfecting her sand castle.

Here is the view from the apartment window. It turned out to be a beautiful weekend once the clouds burned off.

The kiddos took over the big bed, sending Abel to sleep on the floor. I had a small section of bed on the other side of Sean.
Abel still looks a little tired after a long night with Sean. Ummm....I think I was the one who was up walking him around!
Caityn can't resist walking along any wall that she sees, including the sea wall on the boardwalk.
Sean is just happy to ride in his stroller. No falling asleep in the stroller this morning. Oh well.

Off to the beach!

Friday, September 12, 2008

This weekend we will be staying at my Grandma's beach apartment for some relaxation and end of summer beach fun. Hopefully the weather turns around and we will have a bit more sunshine Sat and Sun, or else we'll be wearing jeans down by the water :)

A morning sunrise view from the apartment

Afternoon Playdate

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Yesterday after naps, Caityn and Sean had a good time playing together on the floor with the Little People. Caityn has been pretty good about sharing her toys with her brother. There are a few special toys that she doesn't really want him slobbering on, but she has learned to give him a substitute toy to keep him happy.

Sean sneaks a sip of Princess water, while Caityn peers through the dollhouse door.


Playing nicely :)

Later Caityn was busy coloring her school bus from preschool, while Sean was busy doing whatever it was that he was doing.

Caityn's first day of preschool

Monday, September 8, 2008

Today was Caityn's first day of preschool. There were some tears, but we both survived the whole hour and 15 minutes. She cried just as we were leaving after dropping her off, but we didn't turn back. I arrived about 10 minutes early to pick her up and didn't hear any crying, but as they were cleaning up and singing the goodbye songs, I did hear her crying again. Then when she saw me come in the room, she burst into tears AGAIN and ran to hug me. But then she was fine, and talked about the snack they ate, and she was excited about the piece of paper that had her name written on it. I'm not sure if she realizes that she's going back, so we'll see how it goes on Wed.

Getting ready to go to school. Zoe hitches a ride in the backpack.


Walking towards the school.


Now running towards the gate. Maybe she IS excited!

Looking a little worried now.

The last of the smiles before the tears start.



Fall 2007 Photobook

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I just figured out that I could post our photobooks from Shutterfly. This was the most recent one I finished. I'm a bit behind :)

Click here to view this photo book.

Kisses for Sean

Yesterday, after Sean woke up from his nap, Caityn climbed up the side of the crib to give her brother a big kiss. She is always so sweet and gentle with him, and Sean just adores her. I love these moments, because I know a time will come when the kicking, pinching, biting, hair pulling, toy stealing phase will be upon us. For now, I am enjoying watching these two loving siblings.



Aunt Abbey's Wedding

Monday, September 1, 2008

Saturday was Abbey's (Abel's sister) wedding. The wedding was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. The view was beautiful. Here are some of the photos I was able to capture before the kids started going crazy and we had to leave.


Checking out the view before the wedding


Caityn and Mommy

The flower girl all dressed up


The only picture I took of Sean


Practicing her walk down the aisle with Ni-Ni


Abel and Sean waiting for the ceremony to start


She looks like she's about to run down the aisle, but she gets freaked out and runs inside the building instead. Ni-Ni has to carry her the rest of the way down the aisle.


Abbey and her father


The hard part's over. Now it's time to eat....or is it?