Carlsbad Flower Fields (I)

A few months ago we trekked up to Carlsbad to visit the flower fields--acres of beautiful Technicolor tecolote ranunculus. Despite the overcast skies, the flowers were gorgeous. Dillon seems like a natural born gardener!

Rows of red ranunculus.

This is good sittin-down dirt.

Close-up of a yellow ranunculus.

It's also good laying-down dirt.

Multicolored ranunculus and poppies.

I might need some new pants after this.

Let's See Those Pearly Whites

This is probably the happiest Dillon will ever be at the dentist's office--soon she will learn to dread it like her parents. The dentist gave her a kid-sized toothbrush, which she promptly used to brush her...hair.

I am pretty sure I don't have any cavities.

Happy Mother's Day!

This year all I wanted for Mother's Day was a picnic in a quiet little park I found a few months ago. After spending an exorbitant amount of money at Whole Foods on picnic supplies, we enjoyed a lovely afternoon. Dillon is modeling the "Via Maris" halter top I made for her too!

I think I see some balls over there.

Eating a challah roll like an apple...why not?

We love the San Diego sun!

Happy Mother's Day!

Wordless Wednesdays (IX)

Taken: 3/11/2013

SeaWorld

A few months ago we decided to buy an annual pass to SeaWorld. It's only a short drive away and we usually go late in the day when the crowds aren't quite as thick. Dillon loves the penguins best, but there is also a sand pit she's awfully fond of. Craig and I are fond of the giant smoked turkey legs!

That is the biggest turtle ever!

One day I'll be big enough for this ride.

Wow.

Adventures in Daycare

Last month was a huge milestone for Dillon! She started going to daycare a few days a week at a great place not too far from home. The transition was rocky, but she really seems to enjoy playing, learning about nature, and eating snacks! Although she's the tiniest tot there, she is making a big impression on her teachers who said, "Dillon has stolen our hearts! We love her."

They're also great about posting photos on Instagram, so we get a little sneak peek into her secret life...

I'm having a pretty great first day!

I love this ball. A lot.

Me and my friend are trying on funny sunnies.

Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes, Knees and Toes

I took this video last month, but as you can see Dillon has been learning the parts of the body. We are proud parents, yes we are! PS--Craig bought that cute ice cream onesie for her all on his own!