A Week of "Stay"cation

Well..we did the trendy thing this year and decided that, rather than hit the road with a 1 year old and all the gear that entails, that it might be more relaxing for all involved to do the touristy thing from home base.  I mean there are enough venues right here in So Cal to keep the little one, as well as the whole family, entertained.  However, we did start this time out with a short but exciting weekend excursion to Big Bear with our good friends Mark & Megan and their little one, Liam's best bud, Brodie.  Well, right before we got in the car to head for the hills, Liam started walking!!.  Finally at 15 1/2 months he did it!!  We were soooo excited!!  It made the trip all the more fun seeing as how Brodie, being 8 months older, is already very mobile, so Liam could keep up a bit better that way.  To top off the weekend, Megan took a pregnancy test with her and found out that she is pregnant with their second!!!  Too awesome!!Thanks so much Mark & Megan for a great weekend!  

 

Next, we decided to purchase annual passes to that venue they call the "happiest place on earth" and what parents often call the most expensive.   Nonetheless, it's worth it when you want to take the munchkin's someplace for a couple of hours to keep them entertained and to wear them out;)   Liam was even so bold as to where a fun party hat and to place his hand in a viscous dogs mouth!!  Fun times!

 

 

 

Next we headed for the San Diego Zoo....the best zoo ever!!.  We went with Grandma and Grandpa Lautsch.  I think the grown ups enjoyed the zoo more than Liam.  What Liam really enjoys most on his outings is meeting new friends. 

He is definitely Mr. Sociable!!  I love that about him.  Everyone is his friend... especially the laaadies;)

Liam's favorite animal imitation is the gorilla, so he looks right at home in this photo. 

We also just had a couple of down days where we didn't do a whole lot of anything except shop and go the beach.  We were so sad to see it end.  Liam LOVED having Daddy around 24/7 and, of course, so did mommy;)   Really fun and relaxing family time together:) 

One Sweet Sunday

Today was very full.  Me, Jeff, my friend Michelle, and Liam (cruising in the baby jogger) began the day with a 7 mile run.  After that, we headed to church and then finished the day with a trip over to my mom's house for a family get together for my sister Julie's big send off  before leaving for her 2 month European excursion to France, England, Scottland and Eastern Europe.   

 

 

 

Before leaving Grandma's house, however, Liam couldn't resist hopping on Uncle Ian's motorcycle.  (Liam LOVES motorcycles)  Can you say BBBBBad to the Bone??? 

Tidbits

There are a couple of things that Liam is really into right now besides eating.  He loves brushing his teeth and cries   when I try to take his toothbrush away when he's done.   He also loves his little red buggy.  Dad had the honors tonight of driving with Liam to the mailbox.