Another Trip Around the Sun

It was a wild and wacky birthday for me this year! As always, I'm just grateful it happened.

We kicked things off with yummy In 'n' Out:

Well that's one way to wear it...

Burger babies.

Dillon also made a colorful smiley face popsicle:

Yum...?

Craig and I went out to dinner and had drinks at Polite Provisions. We had not been to a proper bar in a crazy long time!

Yup, his drink came in a bird glass.

No kids selfie.

We tried to go to the beach but SOMEONE was not behaving. I shant say who! I shant!

This was an early indications things would go south...

Wordless Wednesdays (79)

Taken 6/5/2016

Cinqo de Drinko

Quinn's godparents recently renovated their kitchen and backyard. To celebrate, they had a Cinqo de Mayo party (dubbed "cinqo de drinko" by our friend, Pat) Quinn was a doll baby and slept for almost the whole party...hey, who gave Dillon a shot glass?

Can't resist putting a sombrero on a Swissy.

Imaginary tequila.

Ole!

Hola!

Wordless Wednesdays (76)

Taken 4/2/2016

That Was Then / This Is Now (XII)

As you may know, every year for our anniversary we go to Nine-Ten to celebrate. The past few years Dillon has been able to join us--once even before she was born.

Taken: 6/5/2011

Taken: 6/7/2014

Caught Between the Moon and New York City (II)

Last month we took Dillon on her longest plane ride yet to the Big Apple. We were in town to celebrate the marriage of a dear college friend. It was great to see many friends and family, some of whom Dillon met for the first time.

Ready for take-off!

Doing a chicken dance with daddy in Central Park.

Swinging on a branch with mommy.

Close-up of some blooms stuck in a park bench.

Craig and Marcos at Brandy's wedding in DUMBO.

Me and Craig at the same wedding!

Fun in the photo booth.

The old college gang together again.

Viva Las Vegas!

As mentioned in a previous post, we recently took a short trip to Las Vegas. Dillon was an excellent air passenger and barely made a whimper there and back. She loved the Venetian: crawling around the room, down the hallway, around the pool deck; strolling through the canal shops; and playing with friends in the pool. Craig and I even managed to have dinner by ourselves one night!

Man, this caterpillar sure is hungry!

Guess where we are!

I never realized Vegas had so many leaves to play with!

Tired of crawling...gonna take a lie down.

Lucky Dillon gets to cruise around in her PJs!

Wading pool is the perfect size for Dillon.

Date night!

Baby Shower II

In addition to the wonderful baby shower thrown by my friends, Craig and I also enjoyed a baby shower thrown by my co-workers. We are lucky I work with such generous, caring people. We enjoyed a delicious potluck and tons of great gifts. Alas, we couldn't figure out how to get Zeus past security so he had to stay home.

Parents to be.

I was very excited about the fried chicken.



Craig opens up a sweet dress.



Please contribute to the piggy bank...paper money only.

As close to a smile as he gets in photos.





Happy Anniversary

Craig and I recently celebrated our fourth anniversary in the same way we celebrate every anniversary. We ate at Nine-Ten--the same restaurant where we had dinner on our wedding night. This time next year, I suppose there will be one more in our party...

Happy Anniversary!

First "Bump" Pictures

Last weekend Craig and I went to a wedding in La Jolla. Here's proof:

Do these two look fit to raise a child?

Can't tell too much from the side.

 

A little more obvious from the front.