Today was the kind of day that makes this job so fun. I found out my cousin, Kenton, was going to be down in LA and San Diego this week, and I asked him if he wanted some company for the day since I had the day off. So, after a bit of scruffling from a late flight on my part, I found him!
We then went to pick up the car they had rented, a convertible. Now, I have wanted to rent a convertible for about 8 years now (ask my parents!!) and finally got to experience the joy of driving down the coast. It was soooo fun!
It was also fun to be there for the guys' reactions. Both Mike and Kenton were exclaiming about the warmth and the palm trees all over! Fun!!
A beautiful day for a beautiful drive!
Bless Kenton's heart. He's 6'7", and he rode for 3 hours with his legs all scrunched up so I could fit better in the back seat. What a guy!
And, he seemed to end the day with a smile on his face! Such a great time.
We ended the day with a self portrait. . .
. . .then someone took pity on us, and helped us out. Thanks again, Kenton and Mike!!
First things first. . .Caleb was visiting with Chiara, so we took some time for some bonding with each other and Curious George. Chiara is already so smart that she was looking right at the picture!
Chiara better learn how to be camera happy! For now, she's tolerating it, but it doesn't mean she likes it!
Just hangin' out with Mommy after lunch.
"I do believe these spa treatments are exactly what I need!"
This is one of my favorite poses. It's the "too-tired-to-hold-up-my-head" pose. Thus, the generous cheekiness!
Hangin' out in the car with Tante Shawna in the back seat. We were off for dessert to celebrate her mommy's birthday. As you can tell, she was thrilled. Actually, if gas prices weren't so high, this would be a great "lullaby" for tough nights! She likes car rides.
If someone could put a new baby smell in a bottle, they would make MILLIONS!
A picture of contentedness.
Oops. Too many distractions. We woke her up!
A typical pose after. . .riding in the car. . .having a light snack. . .being snuggled. . . .
Since daddy had to work hard on mommy's birthday, we took some extra time the next night and walked down to the canal waterway. It was a beautiful night and all of us enjoyed the outing.
I had the priviledge of seeing the bridge rise up while we were down there. Now I know why they "honk" the horn every once in a while.
I couldn't decide between this pose. . . .
. . .or this one. So, here's both of them!
And, finally, Chiara's first day in a dress. She was being very serious about her "worship" in church. Notice the folded hands and concentrated expression!
