California Family

I only caught a few snap shots of Jack with my family. Here he is with my mom.

Hanging with Grandpa

With GG and cousin Gwen.

Uncle Sam!

California

Jack and I just spent an amazing 12 days in California (and 1 in Georgia - more on that later!)

It was so nice having a nice long visit with my family, being able to see everyone I wanted with time to relax inbetween. The weather was perfect and Jack was a trooper as always.

I wish I had taken more pictures - I only documented a few of our events (featured below).

We miss our California family already!

Jack did pretty well on the plane. On our way out, it was a little rough, not because he was cranky but because he didn't want to go to sleep! Luckily he slept on the way home and was a dream in the airport while I frantically (and hysterically) tried to figure out what to do when they cancelled our connecting flight in Atlanta.

El Dorado Park and their duck pond. He loved chasing the ducks and eating their bread. He made friends with one in particular.

We went to a super fun children's museum with my cousin Jill and her two girls in Irvine called Pretend city. It was a little city just for kids and Jack ran around crazy everywhere - it was awesome! His favorite part of the city was the marina.

My only complaint - I think that's where he picked up the hand/foot/mouth virus. Yucky.

LIZARD ALERT!

What is a trip to California without a lizard hunt?

We went lizard hunting with Jake, Hallee and Grandpa and Jack Jack didn't miss a beat! He kept up with the group of us and even wanted to take his turn pushing Hallee.

We spent our first weekend in Escondido visiting my Aunt Sue and Uncle Dee and cousins Rachel, Wes and Molly and Rachel's kids and my Grandma Gerry. It was really nice seeing them because we don't always get a chance to when we come down.

We spent the rest of our time at my dad's, my moms and over at my brother Nate's. We saw my cousin Jill a couple times (enjoyed some Cafe Rio!) and was able to visit my grandparents as well. My Aunt Sandee had a big barbeque for us over at her house and it was just a fun family filled visit which couldn't have been better. Actually, 1 thing would have made it better - if Daniel could have been with us. He is busy busy with a new business venture... more on that later.

We Love...

DISNEY!
We love our season passes and especially the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" play area at Hollywood Studios! He was tuckered out!























SANDY!
Jack loves this dog. He is always giving Sandy hugs and kisses!








KISSES!
He is a very affectionate child (hmm wonder why?) and loves giving kisses- even to himself!





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Things We're Up To These Days

Sitting in Sandy's bed to drink our bottle.


Keeping watch in the backyard with the pups.


Eating Mac n' Cheese - an all time fav.


Climbing into everything.


Being the wildest, craziest, most disasterous one-year-old ever! Notice the bruises on both sides of the forehead and an arm covered in ant bites (plus the crazy face).


He is busy busy! But I wouldn't want him any other way!

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The Rende-Q

Jack Jack went on his first boat ride Sunday at the Quig's. It really took it out of him.






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Father and Son

Boy does Jack Jack love his daddy! When he hears the front door open - or sometimes notices the dogs waiting by the front door (because they hear his diesel) - he stops whatever he is doing and hightails it to his dad! The smile, the squeal, really are priceless. He does NOT do that for me! I know Daniel is anxious for Jack to get older so they can do more "stuff" together but they're off to a good start. I'm always getting texted pictures of Jack on a bike (see below) or out to lunch with dad. Daniel is always thinking about what we can do that Jack will like - the park, the fair, the rodeo, the lake and the splashpad. Here are a few pics below.

AWA

Welcome Ace Wade Anderson! He was born the evening of the 8th and weighs in at 9 lbs! He is the newest addition to the family but not for long! Here is a pic of me and the babe. Erika is doing great and looks great, too! Oh, and here I am in all my blonde glory!






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