Cherry Blossoms

100 years ago the japanese gave the US a 1,000 Cherry trees that were spread all around the capitol. The Cherry Blossoms bloom each spring for a short period. The last few years, we have missed going down to the capitol for one reason or another, so this year we went. It is a fun 4 mile-ish walk that I highly recommend it if you are ever near the DC area during their bloom.

Lots of pictures ...

Pictures of my Kate

My friend Chelsey is starting a photography business . She was sweet enough to take some awesome pictures of Kate at 2 months old. I picked a few to show off :)

This one is my FAVORITE because I love that it is an awesome picture of her beautiful blue eyes

Chelsey referred to this her "tough girl face and with three big brothers, she is going to need it." I love it!

I know she is super chubby but you can see that she is also super happy :)

If you want to see more of her work and/or you want some professional pictures done in the San Diego area check out her website: www.chelseykayphotography.com

Baby Steps

The twins (19 months now) started crawling (7/8 months) and cruising (9/10 months) so early, I never would have dreamed it would take this long for them to start walking. About 6 weeks ago, Tim popped up on his knees and started "knee walking." Chris started knee walking within a few hours of seeing Tim do it. Here is a little video.  

Despite Dave's assurances that they are fine, I insisted we get them evaluated. When the physical therapist came to evaluate, Chris took his first steps!! How crazy is that? What a show off ;). The PT said all the exact same things Dave had been saying. Dave of course turned to me and said "it's like I do this for a living." I still stand by wanting a pediatric PT to look at them because Dave doesn't work with kids.
Tim took his first steps a week later at my parent's house.

Tim's first steps

Tim practicing between my parents

I love how my heart just sails when each of my boys took his first steps. I really don't think there are many moments more special in life :). Neither of them is walking regularly, but it's a big start!!! 



California Trip

California Trip 2012

Two and a half weeks (8 days for Dave) in California. I thought to myself that when I first left Southern California, I missed all the fun things there are to do. Now all I care about (besides family and friends) is enjoying the beautiful weather. Sunshine = smiles for me.

At my parent's house, we went on awesome hour long walks everyday. This is the kind of things we see.

View from walk on Balboa Island

Jack invites himself to play with the frog pond the neighbors have going

twins ride around in little cars

 My dad got to see Kate for the first time and she gave him a big smile :)

Jack and Kate "bothering" Uncle Chris while he tries to work

Kate sporting her future Aunt Sarah's bling

 We also had a lot of fun outside in San Diego

Grandpa Boland showing Jack the birds (canadian geese or something like that)

Nana pushing the twins on the swings

At the beach with the Wiener Family. Miss Abigail really liked Kate :)

Lucky for us, Sea World let's in military families free once a year. Did you know tickets there are now $73???? Our friends Jason and Chelsey have annual passes. They were awesome tour guides and a huge helping get the kids from the stroller to our seats for the shows.

Jack, I don't think you are supposed to hold the star fish

Hello Shamu!

 As always, we hit up In N Out four times!

When we headed home, Jack insisted he could wheel a bag. I couldn't believe but he did wheel it all the way from the baggage claim to the metro!

I have a few more posts coming. Check back soon! :)