Ryan's 2nd Birthday

It's hard to believe our little man is 2!!

On his actual birthday, we celebrated by going out to dinner complete with a sombrero and ice-cream! Literally, the entire restaurant stopped eating to sing to Ryan. For being such a ham, he actually got a little shy with from all the attention! Ryan wasn't too sure about the sombrero, but he loved the shakers!

Then came the ice-cream, which he obviously loved! 3 scoops (a half scoop for him and 2.5 scoops for daddy)!
After dinner, we went to the train depot in San Juan to watch the surf liner stop to let passengers unload and load.
When we got home from dinner, we got the mail and Ryan had a special card from his Great, Great Aunt Desi! He was quite excited!
And even more excited once he got it open!

Date Night

One of my colleagues at work had a baby the same time I had Ryan. This baby was her second, and she and her husband were really hoping for a boy since they already had a beautiful little girl. She knows how infatuated I am over pink and all things girly, so she often joked before birth that she'd switch the babies once they were born. Well, we didn't switch, but now we joke that they are in an arranged marriage. Ryan seems to be okay with this arrangement, but unfortunately, Megan wants nothing to do with him!

My little golfer . . .

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Uncle Oobert, J.D.

We are proud of Uncle Oobert, J.D. who graduated from Michigan State last Friday!

Picnic

This grassy hill nestled below the Ritz is one of my favorite spots in Orange County. Kids can run freely on the hill, people fly kites, picnic, sip wine and watch the sunset.
On Thursday, Ryan and I enjoyed a picnic at this perfect spot. After we ate, Ryan ran freely during which time he worked me so hard I had to have ice cream when I got home. I imagine we'll enjoy many more picnics at our favorite spot come summer!

Easter

Spring Break - Maui 2011

We are home from our week in paradise! Highlights included stand-up paddle boarding where you could see the ocean floor, relaxing on remote Maui beaches, adventurous dining at a roadside hut, playing in the sand and splashing in the waves, teaching my little man to float, hearing my little man's first real comprehend-able word ("hello"), visits with one of my college roomies and my cousin, tropical drinks, and lots of great time with my two boys and friends!! Aloha!!

Family picture in front of of resort.

There was a coy fish pond, which drew the attention of a certain 18 month-old!Where are the fish?

Next was the Maui Marine Center where Ryan got to experience touching sea cucumbers.

There was lots of excitement over fish!

"Oh, please let me splash?!"

YES!Ryan spent lots of time collecting leaves that dropped from the big beautiful trees on the resort property.