10.13.2012

The Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch 

One of my favorite times of year, even in San Diego, is after the Fall equinox and before Halloween.  With crisp mornings and warm to hot days, it is a time of year that holds so much energy.  This year again we traveled back to Bates Nut Farm for some pumpkin harvesting and country experience.  Harrison and Lucia delighted in walking through the fields, picking out pumpkins, taking a horse drawn carriage ride, and riding in a wheel barrel.

Take a look...



10.05.2012

H's Birthday Celebration

Once again, I'm rather behind on the blog...just shy of 6 months behind schedule.  So here we are, back in October, celebrating our favorite little guy's third birthday!

Harrison was really excited about having a beach party and we found the perfect venue for such a day at Seagrove Park in Del Mar.  We absolutely lucked out on weather (even for San Diego) and found ourselves pleasantly roasting in abundant sunshine with a welcome sea breeze on this early Fall afternoon.

Aside from the great beach and beautiful view, another great aspect of Seagrove is the opportunity to see and hear trains go by every half hour, which of course provided Harrison and others with the opportunity to shout "All Aboard" to passing trains.  Harrison was in heaven!
Beach babes and tots loved their sandy adventures,
                                                                                                                                                                        

and then moved the party to the playground.  Lots of fun was had by all (Harrison, Sophia and Finn on the slide),
and Lucia loved taking it all in from the view of her lounger.  
The littles welcomed a pizza break,

followed by cupcake love after a busy day in the sun.  Here, Sophia, Harrison, Finn and Finn in anticipation of cupcakes.  


The birthday boy relishing in the last bite.
Even Lulu was able to share in the sweet birthday goodness.
It was a lovely celebration with good friends, family, one elated birthday boy 
and a gorgeous sunset.  Truly perfect...
until the last moment at sunset when Harrison fell off the picnic table and landed headfirst directly on the corner of a concrete slab. Lots of tears, one huge bump, and after lots of ice and a call to the doctor, we returned home with one tired, bruised boy who couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had at his birthday.

10.02.2012

Harrison at 3!

Happy Birthday Harrison!
Dear Harrison,

Happy third birthday to you sweet boy!  On this day I am flooded with incredible memories of you and the immense joy you have brought into our lives since even before the moment I laid eyes on you when you were doing summersaults in my belly.  

How lucky are we to have you in our life and to get to experience all of the ups and downs of life now at three.  You are so thoughtful, creative, curious, intuitive, sweet and rather silly.  Your infectious grin and laugh makes me smile even at moments when I'm not supposed to (like when you are supposed to be taking a nap and you are rearranging your room).  You still love to cuddle and we love that you still want to sleep nestled in between us when you wake up in the middle of the night.  You are also an amazing big brother to Lucia and love making her laugh.

Things you love at three:  riding your bike- you are getting so fast, digging in the sand at the beach, helping pack your lunch on school days, asking questions about everything, blowing bubbles, swimming with Coach Michael, eating almond butter sandwiches, riding the big bike with Dad in your blue seat, playing with friends at the park, building with legos, getting the mail, trains, UPS trucks, giggling with Lulu, and shouting "toot toot all aboard" at the top of your lungs.  

We love you endlessly and so look forward to watching you grown and the adventures together to come.  

XOXO
Mom & Dad

And here are a few photos from your birthday....

Birthday waffles 

Walking up to school with Gigi

Delighting in making your birthday crown 
Working hard at school 
And trying on your new artist apron



10.01.2012

A Visit from Gigi


Gigi came to visit the week before Harrison's birthday for some fun adventures and much needed help with preparations for the big birthday celebration.  We loved having her here to share in silly mornings, fun outings, and experiments in the kitchen.

Gigi and her sous chef making muffins 
Story time


Fun adventures at the zoo
Mesmerized by dancing hippos
I'd like to be, under the sea...

Dropping off H at school 

G and L at Sandy Hill 

And the massive play dough project for H's party:
30 mini play dough party favors 
and some other sweetly wrapped gifts for friends.  

Thanks Gigi for all of your love and support!