Christmas 2013

Ahhhh, can you smell the salty air and feel that ocean breeze? 2.5 weeks in California was phenomenal! Goals were accomplished. I got more freckles on my nose, surfed a ton, and spent time with my loves.

First things first - little sis got murried! So so happy for her. She married an incredible match. The whole day and reception was beautiful. It is so nice that all (2) of my siblings have found their main squeeze. Love is great.

Once again, our moms and dads out-did themselves and Christmas was superb. Carols, games, gingerbread houses - you name it, we did it.

First time going to Fashion Island, of course they closed 30 min. after we got there, but it was fun to see the huge Christmas tree and to go with Darren and Corinne. They had a rad santa there that was playing the ukulele when we walked up. We sat Sally on his lap and she was so good! He started singing a jazz version of "Jingle Bells" and she was totally diggin' it. We would have a picture, but $26 to take your own picture?! A little steep.

We seriously surfed a ton! Almost everyday. The weather was too good to us. The waves were small - perfect for me! Dave and I had a fun "adventure" session at Doheny. It was completely fogged out. You couldn't see 20 ft. in front of you and it was SUPER low tide. The lowest I've ever seen Doho. We walked out to the shoreline with our boards and looked like a couple of crazies. We couldn't see the waves, but we could hear them. So we walked out. The water was only up to our knees for a good 50 ft. Dave ended up finding a good spot with some fun little rollers! It was hard to judge the size of the wave, and there was tons of seaweed - but it made for a fun adventure. I'm glad we did it.

We went back to Huntington Beach - where Dave proposed to me 4 years ago! We went with my mom and dad as well. We walked along the boardwalk, and had Ruby's on the pier for the first time! It was such a great night.

The best Christmas break yet!

Sally 5 Months

You roll all ways and directions now.

You have found your feet and love to play with your toes and pull off socks.

Not the best sleeper anymore. I think the visiting CA twice threw you completely off, and now you wake up all the time at night. I think you just want to hang out with me :) Thing is - we can't really try to work on it until after Christmas, because it's just gonna get crazy again. Hopefully we can all get enough sleep around here in the meantime!

You are starting to get interested in animals. We went to the duck pond to watch the ducks and you were fascinated. You would whip your head around so quick with every "quack." 

You make all sorts of sounds, you do like this rolling "r" in the back of the throat. Kinda like you're gargling. Super cute.

You fit in your jumper now and you love just spinning around. Haven't quite figured out how to jump.

You love when we hold you up under your arms and you take steps and walk around (you have actually loved this for a long time - but I am just now documenting it). 

We call your fingers little "wedges" because they are shaped like pudgey triangles. 

You do these awesome wiggles. You are on your back with your hands on your hips and you wag your head from side to side and kick your legs and smile super big. It is one of my favorite Sally things.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was extra wonderful this year because we got to spend it for the first time in California since we have been married. We got to go to my grandma Bost's for the traditional spread. And I mean spread. So. much. good. food.

We also surfed most of the days we were there. Got to.

I stayed there a few extra days since my sister was flying in from Hawaii and I wanted to help her with wedding plans. It was a great time!

Thanksgiving last year was when we told our families we were expecting! My life has just gotten more awesome, meaningful, intense, full, and beautiful since then. And I am thankful for that.

Sally 4 Months

You roll to your tummy, but only one direction. Sometimes you get in a rolling frenzy and just do it over, and over, and over. Mostly during diaper changes - lucky me!

First giggles! Made my heart swell. Your first laugh was the day after you turned 3 months old. You laugh a lot now. We have to work for it (tickling, funny sounds, raspberries). It is the best!

You still blow bubbles with your mouth, but now you can buzz your lips real good.

You don't nap. Yeah. Like at all. I've gotta get that figured out. 

Night sleeping is great now. You go to bed around 9, and you stay asleep until around 7, then sometimes you sleep a little longer after that.

Your favorite sleep position is hands behind the head, and legs in a froggy. We call it your relaxin' pose.

You're starting to play with things a lot more. You love the good crinkle of a Top Ramen package. (Not that we eat that :)

You love when we make the "raaaaawr" sound and you open your mouth and crinkle your nose like you are trying to copy us. So cute.

Had your first baby hangout. And coincidentally you tasted your first piece of - catfood. Your 18-month old friend thought you could use a treat just like the kitty, and she plopped a piece right in your unsuspecting little mouth. (I fished it out of your mouth real quick). It was pretty funny though, but I would guess from your face that it wasn't the best flavor. 

Visited St. George, Las Vegas, and California. Had your 3rd flight! Just you and mommy this time – a little rough. You were “exercising your vocal chords” until you finally conked out in my arms – I was rocking you in the middle of the isle for a good 45 minutes :)

You take a bath like a big girl lying down in the tub. You kick, kick, kick those legs and love to splash. Lots of squeals of delight too. I call you "my little mermaid" because you love the water and your curls of reddish hair float and flow like Ariel!