beach house, Family

Grandpa & Grandma Joy

Our next set of visitors were my parents – Grandma & Grandpa Joy ;) It was so wonderful having them here. But, I think I already said that somewhere, ha. They did everything under the sun for us, and spoiled us with delicious meals every night, meals to eat later,  breakfast every day, freshly squeezed Arizona orange juice, car washes, hours of yard work, cleaned carpets, babysitting and lemon pie. We got in a lot of quality time and Jace lots of snuggles and activities. We simply passed Jace around all day, it was so much fun! I really appreciated all the things they took care of for us. Thank you so much, Mom & Dad!

 

 

 

 

 

{the California sunshine looks good on my parents;)}

 

{my Dad carrying the diaper bag — too cute}

 

{Jace loved listening to the waves in Capitola; put him right to sleep!}

 

{my Dad and Jace . . watching my Dad’s favorite channel: the weather channel}
{my favorite activity for visitors – feeding Jace!}
March 24, 2014 by
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Leslie Knope

Is it weird that I find the Parks & Recreation character, Leslie Knope, inspirational? I know she’s fictional, but what if someone really worked THAT hard. Had THAT much energy. Cared THAT much.  Well, I’m inspired. And I flippin’ LOVE Parks & Recreation. Can’t. stop. watching. it. so. funny.

 

March 21, 2014 by
Cher Joy

Cher joy

Hi friends! Hope you’re all enjoying the start of Spring in your neck of the woods. It’s absolutely gorgeous here right now, so many different flowers in bloom. The days are the perfect balance of warm and cold. I try to get out with Jace in the stroller to get a little bit of tanning in, since I’m currently the shade of pale white. We had my parents with us last week and saying goodbye wasn’t easy. It was so wonderful having them here. Baby boy got lots of extra kisses and snuggles in! This parenting thing has been quite the adventure so far. Some days are SUPER easy, and I think, “wow, this is a piece of cake, maybe I’ll paint my toenails, read one of the 50 magazines I ordered”. Other days I look like I’m cracked out, crying and a little delusional {picture to come later if I can remember to snap one of myself}. When he screams my stomach gets all in knots. I hate when he gets upset and I don’t know what’s wrong. Usually he’s hungry {he’s now over 12 lbs, jeez!} or what I agree is the “4th trimester” syndrome, his wanting to be cradled in the womb still. But I’m hanging in there and working all the tactics to keep little boy happy, and trying to sleep when he sleeps. Having my parents here to help rock, hold and entertain him while Rob’s at work has been awesome, and so helpful to me. And their company is always nice, too ;) Can’t believe little boy is already 5 weeks old. I’ve been at this parenting thing for 5 weeks?! What?! Still surreal. Well, here were some of the highlights from my week last week:

 

 

1. My {posing} parents in the Cruz!
2. Anniversary dinner out with Rob {thanks M&D for babysitting!}. Happy 6 years, love!
3. My Jace burrito.
4. Steak chili from sweet friends {thank you, Lissette & Curtis!}
5. This view, and the smell. Amazing.

Have a wonderful week friends!

March 16, 2014 by
30 in Kauai, Jace

Say hello

Check your mail for our little “pineapple” announcement! 
A big thank you to my friend, Michelle, for helping with the design. Such a sweetheart that girl!

XOXO,

Cheryl

{p.s. Cannot WAIT to take Jace to Hawaii one day. I’m already starting to talk to him about it ;)}

March 15, 2014 by
Jace

Bath time

I HAD to capture Jace’s first bath, sort of like I did with Lucy’s first bath {oh, how I wish I had a digital camera those 6 years ago}. And look, no wee-wee shots — I kept it PG! He’s not a fan yet of baths, or the bear towel. We hope that will change. I think he’s still adjusting to life outside the womb. Look at those little eyes! What a hunk.

 

{Tacoma hates it when he cries}

 

March 10, 2014 by