Oh sin!!!!

We arrived in Oceanside, Ca Sunday evening. Jonathan's parents were already at the condo. Since the sun had set, Christoper didn't get his first look at the ocean until this morning. So, this morning he took turns with everyone looking at the waves and pointing out the surfers and many birds and dogs. He had a great time and constantly was saying "wow" ,"oh sin" (ocean), "cool" and "oh boy". It was neat for Jonathan and I to see the ocean for the first time through the eyes of our sweet boy.



After breakfast, we took a walk down the beach and collected sticks, rocks and shells. Christoper had a great time exploring. This surfer was walking in front of us looking for the best waves. There were about 20 or so all day surfing. It was fun to watch!






We had a great first day! A little meltdown before lunch but that was due more to the time change than anything. We had a GREAT flight, little man was a champ and its just been fun to relax, spend time with family and just enjoying the beautiful surroundings!

Sorry for the unedited pics, not going to happen on vacation! :) Also, if your calling, I don't get great reception at the condo but we have plans to get out and about in the next few days so I will check messages.

Love to all! S

Have Tent, will travel........

We leave this weekend for California and although I haven't packed a thing or wrapped a gift we have achieved a major success! Jonathan and I didn't want to bring a pack n play for C to sleep in while we are there and the condo doesn't have anything so we bought the tent.

I have been putting off letting C try it out because I just knew it wouldn't work. But, 5 naps and 2 overnights later he is doing so great. The first 2 naps were a little tough but now he asks to go in and plays in his tent during the day.

The best part of this travel tent is that it folds up into the size of a Frisbee, is light and has a little blow up mattress on the bottom. Its really pretty comfortable. Now, we can put him in his own space at the condo and all get a good nights sleep! YEAH!

Looking forward to restful nights......if only I could get us packed to go. :)

Lesson Learned

There is a reason photographers don't shoot their own children........

...Nothing good comes from it. :)

Although its such his personality that it *almost* made the Christmas card. Ha!

Houston.....we have a problem!

I *might* have been a little slow to get C out of his crib this morning. My bed was so warm and he was just happy sitting and talking to his dog so I thought "what could happen if I just give it 10 minutes".

As I was turning the knob on his door I hear a VERY loud thud and a "owwwwwww". I open the door to see Christopher S T A N D I N G next to his crib rubbing his forehead. Oops!

I hope this was an accident and he doesn't remember he can do this. Otherwise, Houston, we have a problem......a big one!

Yup......I'm a thief!

Last night I was blog surfing while some of my latest shoots were up and downloading and I ran across a old friend's blog and she had the best recipe! People have been talking about this for a week so I stole it and wanted to post it to my blog for all my friends! Thanks Gibson Family for the yummy drink!

Here you go! Watch out, its addicting!

Fluffy Hot Chocolate

I like anything with fluffy in the name. I’m making this hot chocolate recipe tonight for my family.

Ingredients

• 8 teaspoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking cocoa
• 4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Ladle into mugs.

Been awhile!

Sorry I haven't been a good blogger for a L O N G time. We've had a rough time around here. Well, by we I mean me and J doesn't blog and C would LOVE too but that falls under the "no touch" category :)

For those that don't know I'm 18 weeks pregnant with twin boys. Although we are excited about what is to come and overwhelmed with the change, its been a tough road getting here.

I was super sick for the first 15 weeks of my pregnancy. On an IV drip pump for 6 weeks, had a horrible drug reaction 5 weeks in and broke out everywhere. (J thought he was going to have to commit me somewhere, I was going CRAZY! ) Since then, its just been heartburn but that I can handle. This pregnancy is NOTHING like with C but I'm taking it in stride.

Its fun to be on the "frequent flyer program" and get to go see the boys every two weeks. Its amazing the changes in a week or two. Christopher is already calling them the "bebe" in his french accent. Its funny.

But today, as Thanksgiving approaches I'm just thankful. Thankful for:

Supportive loving family
A wonderful husband who goes above and beyond
Super friends who are there at every turn
An amazing church that blesses us
An easy, easy kiddo that keeps me on my toes and laughing all day
Miracles growing in my tummy

But today, its the simple things. I am thankful that blue berries (or bu boobies) can make a small morning meltdown into a major celebration! Ha!

I promise to post some pics soon.....just need to edit the ones Ive taken. :)

Happy Ho Ho Ho to you!

Hey everyone, I don't cross post very often but we just outlined our holiday mini sessions on our photography website.

Check it out!!

www.shannondphotography.com and click on the blog link on the bottom right corner.