Shelfing The Nurse Costume

I'm not a fan of dressing up... and you would know that if you had seen my "nurse" costume for the past 5 years {yes, it was just a pair of scrubs}.

This year the stars aligned and we got to wear the perfect costumes {this is kind of like a game... you have to guess what the words say since they are slightly covered}

And just to clear things up... yes, Cameron is the bun maker around here. Can you tell how thrilled he his to wear this costume?

We are sooooo excited and due the last week in April.

Super Weston

without a mask...

and with a mask. Of course they are all crazy blurry because all he wanted to do was rip it off his face. We even role played the whole month of October... yeah, that didn't work.

Over Nighter

My mom came into town this past weekend so Cameron and I decided to go on a date in the city and spend the night. I might have started crying when we left, but we left... so that's the point.

Our hotel was in Union Square and any calorie we ate was erased by the giant hill up Powell. Let's just say we were panting every time we got to the top. We had the best time doing all the things we don't get to do on a regular basis.... plus I introduced Cameron to Papa Beard's cream puffs because he didn't believe me that they could be that good. Verdict: they really are that good. Thanks to my mom for babysitting!

Weston: 15 Months

I think it is so fun to see your little pudgy baby turn into a not so little toddler. I could go on and on about his little personality but a few of my favorites are...

-he is crazy obsessed with LOUDLY saying hi and bye to every person he sees.

-he only calls me Mommy when he's calling me from his crib or when he's mad. All the other times I'm Mom.

-since he starting using utensils at about a year he has since then refused to eat his meals with his fingers... utensils only! I'm pretty sure he has better manners than me and can eat a bowl of cold cereal never dropping a cheerio off. You would think I had enrolled him in and etiquette class.

Joan's Pumpkin Patch {2010}

Let's face it, pumpkin patches are kind of like Groundhog's Day. You literally do the same thing over and over again each year. But let's be honest... it's so fun. I'm sure this will only be the first of many trips this season because Weston loved it.

We fed the "dogs" and Weston thought it was hysterical till one of them literally bit his finger and he screamed bloody murder.

But hey, nothing a pony ride can't fix. He kept saying "dog, dog, dog" as he laughed and pointed at the horse as it went round and round.

As any boy should be... he's obsessed with steering wheels

and taking his mom out for a ride.

Then he took a spin on the pumpkin express which was perfect because he loves saying "choo choo" a billion times a day.

He loved trying to climb over all the pumpkins and trying to pick them up. My best pics of him usually involve his bum or side since he's running everywhere. Apparently there will be no more smiley face photos anymore.

Santa Cruz

We escaped the heat this weekend and went to Santa Cruz. But let's be honest, it was still 85 degrees {until you dipped your toes in the negative degree water}. That water is so dang cold. Weston was definitely not a fan.

I don't care that the beach is dirty, I love the boardwalk and all the crazies that you see there. Plus, there was a cheerleading competition right on the beach so there was LOTS of action. Secretly I love to watch cheerleading competitions so I had no complaints.

Weston's favorite thing this round at the beach was smashing in sand castles and cracking up every. single. time. Such a boy.

Of course we had to check out the sea lions which Weston refused to call anything but "dog."

Pretty sure he would have ran off the dock to pet the sea lion if I had let him. I'm a mean mom and slouching in this photo. Noted.

Little Fish

Weston is soon to be turning into a little fish... swim lessons started. Cameron was working from home his first day so I begged him to the come and he got to swim with a bunch of moms. Lucky guy. Weston, on the other hand, liked the idea of being confined in the pool for about 10 seconds. His idea of fun was running around the pool and throwing in all the toys. Oh so typical for him.

They have them learn to pull themselves out of the water. It took everything in me to not reach in and just pull him out. I was so sad watching him trying to pull himself out over and over again.

Kick, kick, kick. The teacher said, "Don't worry, he'll get it eventually." So reassuring....

Running

Why does it seem like the time between toddling around to walking and then to running is so itty bitty??

Love Me Some David Gray

The hubs and I literally fell in love listening to David Gray so I think that is why we love him so much... and now we finally got to see him live...on the 8th row. So awesome.... even though I now know all the nasty places he sweats.

Love the Greek Theatre... it's probably the best place EVER to see concerts. We were bonding with a couple in front of us when somehow Cameron spotted Koli {from Biggest Loser}.

Koli is somewhere in here. Who is he dating you might ask? Well, I'm assuming it's Ashley {also from B.L} since I stalked them kissing. Me and my new friend dashed over to meet them and I gave them hugs like I was their bestie or something. So sad the pic didn't turn out because I have no proof that I hugged reality star celebrities who know Jillian. Seriously, this was big time....

{Click on David to see him live. I love you D.G.}

Grandma Rosenhan

It was great having Grandma Rosenhan visit last week. Weston loved getting to know his grandma and grandma loved getting to know him.