My SIX year old. Happy first day of first grade!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Ponies and Longhorns and Piggies Oh My!
Looking for some hands on animal fun in San Diego? Head down to Ponyland where they have a variety of animals you can ride and interact with. Parker along the main road and head in for some animal fun! There are ponies (obviously), a longhorn we couldn't stop staring at, lots of goats, alpacas, pigs, and tortoises. All the animals were very friendly, especially the baby goats. We went on a weekend and there were maybe 5 other families there with small childen. The website says there is a 15 min limit for the petting zoo but we were there longer than that and no one tried to rush us out. I hope you go check out this fun spot that is just minutes from downtown San Diego. Please report back if you do!
2606 Hollister Street
San Diego, CA 92154
619-947-3152
[So much fun!]
[$5 for three laps on the pony track]
[We were too scared to pet this alpaca]
[Goat trying to eat Parker's clothes]
[Parker: Maybe dad won't notice if we take this one home.]
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Harrison's 1/2 Birthday
Harrison has transformed from a blob baby to a real baby. He sits! He grabs! He eats snacks! He "talks"! It's insane. Sometimes I still can't believe that we opted to do this whole baby thing all over again but I am soooo glad we did. Happy half birthday, baby boy. You make all the sleepless nights, sore boobs, and crazy postpartum hair worth it. We love you so much!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Baby on Board: Parker's First Time Snowboarding
We just returned from our annual Friends Big Bear trip. The weekend was filled with snow play, laughter, video games and big shared meals. On this trip, Parker went snowboarding for the first time with Tuan while I stayed back at the cabin with baby Harrison. Since I wasn't there first hand, the rest of this post is what was relayed to me by Tuan.
Outfit/gear details
Snow clothes: Cat & Jack from last year
Helmet: Giro Youth Tilt
Goggles: Smith
Snowboard and boots: rented from Big Bear Boards
At first little man was hyped to go up the mountain and board with his tiny friends. Look how cute they are with their boards!
He had a little spill and "almost fell off the mountain" after getting off the lift. After crying and asking for mommy, he got back up on his board and did fantastic. Isn't is crazy how fast kids can pick things up? Check out the video below. The guy falling all over the place in the background? That would have been me.
I absolutely suck at snowboarding so I'm glad I had a reason to stay back at the cabin to hang with baby H and take selfies with the cute snowman the kids made. After a couple of hours of boarding, the kids returned to the cabin to an epic snowball fight and then hours and hours of video games.
Monday, December 31, 2018
2019 New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year!! I know some people say, "Don't make resolutions! You don't need that kind of pressure." But I have always been a goal oriented person and I find that setting resolutions at the beginning of the year helps me stay focused and on-course. I don't beat myself up if I don't meet my goals. Remember that one from two years ago about being able to do 5 pull ups? HAHAHAHA. That's never going to happen but I don't feel bad about it. Be happy with where you are and celebrate if you make improvements!
2018 Resolutions Recap
1. Read 25 books. After last year's NYE drunk reading saga, I was determined not to wait until the last minute to hit my reading goal. At the time of this post, I have read 37 books. Here are some of my faves.
Made me laugh: Born a Crime, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Made me think: Just Mercy, Where the Crawdads Sing
Made me cry: The Hate U Give
Made me inspired: The Boys in the Boat, Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit
2. Get rid of my cystic acne and acne scars. This is a tough one but I am a woman on a mission!This year I invested in myself and my face and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been seeing Amy at Eco Chateau for bi-weekly facials and my skin is better than it was but we had to be careful about what products/treatments we were using due to the pregnancy.
3. Lose 25 pounds and overall be healthier. Welp, this did not happen. Instead of losing weight I became pregnant and gained 30 pounds. I may not be thinner but I have the world's cutest baby!
4. 10,000 steps a day. I was really good about this until the end of my pregnancy when my feet started swelling like crazy and the only footwear that I could wear comfortably were Sanuk sandals.
5. Work on professional growth. I really worked hard on this one and it paid off! I won an Excellence in Marketing award this year at our annual marketing conference. Reading Great at Work changed the way approached my work and inspired me to rethink the processes I used to accomplish projects and work with different teams. I also embraced mentoring some of my younger colleagues which has been fulfilling. **Patting myself on the back**
Alright, now let's get to it. What am I going to do to improve myself in 2019?
2019 Resolutions
1. Read 25 books.
2. Get rid of acne scars with aggressive face peels.
3. Finish 12 weeks of BBG.
4. Go on hot dates with Tuan at least once a month.
2018 Resolutions Recap
1. Read 25 books. After last year's NYE drunk reading saga, I was determined not to wait until the last minute to hit my reading goal. At the time of this post, I have read 37 books. Here are some of my faves.
Made me laugh: Born a Crime, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Made me think: Just Mercy, Where the Crawdads Sing
Made me cry: The Hate U Give
Made me inspired: The Boys in the Boat, Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit
2. Get rid of my cystic acne and acne scars. This is a tough one but I am a woman on a mission!This year I invested in myself and my face and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been seeing Amy at Eco Chateau for bi-weekly facials and my skin is better than it was but we had to be careful about what products/treatments we were using due to the pregnancy.
3. Lose 25 pounds and overall be healthier. Welp, this did not happen. Instead of losing weight I became pregnant and gained 30 pounds. I may not be thinner but I have the world's cutest baby!
4. 10,000 steps a day. I was really good about this until the end of my pregnancy when my feet started swelling like crazy and the only footwear that I could wear comfortably were Sanuk sandals.
5. Work on professional growth. I really worked hard on this one and it paid off! I won an Excellence in Marketing award this year at our annual marketing conference. Reading Great at Work changed the way approached my work and inspired me to rethink the processes I used to accomplish projects and work with different teams. I also embraced mentoring some of my younger colleagues which has been fulfilling. **Patting myself on the back**
Alright, now let's get to it. What am I going to do to improve myself in 2019?
2019 Resolutions
1. Read 25 books.
2. Get rid of acne scars with aggressive face peels.
3. Finish 12 weeks of BBG.
4. Go on hot dates with Tuan at least once a month.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Holiday Family Photo Shoot at Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
This magic moment. Me, 3 weeks postpartum trying to be as glamorous as I could muster, my three handsome dudes looking their finest in dapper duds. I love the new us. I love the newness that is baby Harrison and how he completes our family in a way that I didn't even realize we needed. We have a lot to be grateful for this holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you have a joyful holiday season filled with love, peace and many many mugs of hot chocolate with extra marshmallows.
Special thanks to my sister Karen for snapping these photos. I owe you one!
Outfit details
On Mary:
On Tuan:
On Parker:
On Harrison:
[LOVE]
[My #1]
[Tuan is slowly turning into a silver fox.]
