We Did It!!

I had to steal these from our friend's blog since we forgot our camera, but here we are at the Pacific Grove triathlon last weekend. 1-mile swim, 25-mile bike, and 6-mile run - are we crazy or what? Luckily we got to do it with our good friends, Joseph and Julie Berryhill. It wouldn't have been as much fun without them.






Look at these two fools - grinning away. We have no idea what we're about to jump into, 58 degree ocean water with kelp and bodies everywhere. I laughed to myself as I was swimming. I used to say I was worried about sharks, but there was no way a shark was going to get me...it wouldn't have been able to find me amongst all that kelp : )

Nicholas says "I'm so proud of you Dada, even though you made me get up at 5:30 am to watch this craziness." Thanks to my dad and stepmom for watching him while we did the race.

VICTORY! We did it! And we're still smiling afterwards. So does this mean we're ready for another one?

A Milestone

Big Boy Bed!!! For the past couple of weeks, Nicholas has been giving us signs that's he done with his crib. So Mike and I worked hard this morning to set up his new bed. Nicholas loves it!!!



Nighty night. It's only been one day, but our boy has made the transition like a champ. He took a great nap and we didn't hear a peep out of him at bed time. I'm sure that'll change, but it looks like our son is growing up...sniffle : ) We're so proud of you sweetheart!!

The precious moments

Here are my boys getting ready for Nicholas' bed time. We'd had a long, fun day, but the best part is always having Daddy read and sing at the end of the day. You two are the best and thanks Dada for all the good books and songs. We love to hear you sing!!

Zoo time!!!

I woke up one day and said "Nicholas, we've never been to the SF zoo...let's go today." Well, an hour later (that Bay Bridge toll plaza is a killer wait) we made it. Perfect timing to see this grizzly bear up close.

Nicholas says "now that's a bear I like...one I can ride : )"

A nice worker let us sneak past the yellow tape and get a first hand peek at the new hippo exhibit they're building.

Nicholas loved chasing the seagulls around this fountain. I think he thought they'd think the stick was food...of course, it just looks like a torture device to them, Nicks.

Suprise!!

One of my dearest friends, Mary, had a surprise b-day party a few weeks ago. I'm terrible about keeping secrets, but I managed to keep the cat in the bag.










Nicholas loved playing with all the cool kids and toys.











The b-day girl about to cut the cake. The kids couldn't wait for a piece.












Aah, finally...the cake. Nicholas loved the "strbry" filling! Happy Birthday Mary...we love you!!