The Eclipse

So update for this last week. I have been working on some house projects, yea! Painting some rooms, hanging wall art and such...so happy about this.

Weather has been awesome so much that our pool is a whopping 85 degrees thanks to our solar. Capri and I have been having fun on the shamu shelf where she crawls around and bravely chases her rubber duckies around. She loves the water.

Capri's latest new trick is clapping and dancing. Paul and I love to play a little beyonce to see her dance like crazy. She moves her legs up and down and her facial expressions are priceless...we will get a video of this soon enough.

As for me...proud to say I have been going to the gym for 3 consecutive weeks, which is a breakthrough for me. I am going with Paul's mom so it is nice to have someone to go with to stay motivated.

On Sunday, we went over to Paul's parents house to see the solar eclipse. It was seriously so cool, Paul's mom has some really neato solar sunglasses so you could see it. It is so interesting how the moon is SO much bigger than the sun yet closer to us so it appears that the sun and the moon are roughly the same size.

Paul's mom made some amazing vegetarian loaf. It was good, hearty...and potato salad. Capri had fun crawling around with her aunt's and uncles and getting in some last minute time with her uncle Morgan before he heads back to Virginia.

Mother's Day

To be a mom, there is nothing else that even compares to it, I feel so incredibly fortunate that I have the opportunity to be a mother to an amazing daughter. My life has never known such joy, I have never smiled so much or laughed as hard as I do with her. Even though at times there might be sleepless nights or changing those poopy diapers. Just one hint of a smile from her makes all of those difficult times worth it. My favorite things thus far as being a mommy. Cuddling sessions...Smiles....Giggles....Capri's eyebrow lifts.....Taking Strolls....Family Crawling Sessions.....Peek-a-boo's....Capri saying Mama.....just to name a few!

 I woke up in the morning and my dear, sweet husband made me such an amazing breakfast and then gave me some beautiful flowers with the loveliest note, it was heartfelt and something I will cherish and look back to forever. There is something about a card and the power of words, I think one of my love languages must be loving to be complimented.

Church service was special, I loved hearing the primary children sing sweet songs honoring mothers. That evening we went over to Paul's parents house and had a lovely time there, it's so nice to be close to family. I was so sad because we left in a rush and I spaced bringing the camera!

Not only did the hubs get me some flowers but he got a group gift for Capri and I, for Mother's day and an early birthday present to Capri. I have been searching high and low for a particular rocking horse. I saw one while antiquing a little while ago and looked at the price tag and much to my dismay it was $950, way too much for my taste. So I have been hunting for the exact match on Craigslist. I found one just in time but the price tag was only $200, much better! They run on ebay for around $1,200...yikes. 

Capri absolutely loves it and can't ride on it along just quite yet but will soon enough!

beach swinging

Beach swinging at Emerald bay with cousins...we were only able to see Sandy. Tim, and the kiddos for a
a very short period of time. But had so much fun nonetheless. The kiddos loved swinging on the
beach! Yea for fun times with the cousins!

This last Friday Sandy & Tim came to California for a wedding client of Sandy's. They arrived in Laguna at 1:00
We met them there and took some a nice walk on the beach, caught up on life and soaked in the sun.

Capri was super interested in the Sand this last time around at the beach, she loved playing in it and much to
my dismay eating it :) We had the beach to ourselves, we are fortunate enough to have some Very close
cousins who live in Emerald Bay with this beautiful beach.

That evening Capri and I went to go see Ford's Volleyball game at Laguna Beach High School, he rocked
it, last time I saw him play was probably like 7 years ago....a great improved change. He is seriously so tall and
can really spike the ball with vengeance. It was so fun to see Aunty Maddy, Gracie and Aunt April, Uncle Derick
We cheered on Ford then stayed to watch the alumni game which was fun to watch close the entire time.

Other happenings this week, my dad came to town for business and he took us out to Pei Wei for dinner. Yum . It
was fun seeing him play our new piano. My dad is awesome over the last 4 years he has been taking piano
lessons from my sister Sandy. It's never too late to start.

Capri is making some major changes she confidently is saying "mama" and "dada" so cute to watch her.
She loves to be involved in whatever I am doing ha ha good and bad
She is also pulling herself into standing position. My baby is growing up so hard to watch her grow
so quickly. I am loving every minute of being a mommy!