Big Boy

Brody is getting be such a big boy.

We love how he can sit next to us in the booth.

We love how he can sit in a booster seat.

We love how he always has feet crossed.

We love that he thinks his spoon is a drumstick.

We love how he can feed himself.

We love that he can follow most directions.

We love how he likes to snuggle.

We love our little noodle!

Destination Drive-In

Matt and I have not been to the movies since the summer of 2008, yes that would be the summer I was pregnant with Brody. We have been dying to go and see a movie. Well, Matt just wants to go to eat the movie popcorn (he he he). I was researching kid friendly activities to do on the internet and one idea that I found was to go to a drive in movie theatre. Brillant... Brody can sleep in the car and we can watch a movie the week it actually comes out! It is a win win for everyone!

So after giving Brody a quick bath and putting him into pajamas, we headed off to the drive in. The website suggested we get there early in order to secure a good parking spot.

right in the center of the screen...

While I was walking around taking pictures for the blog, I was reprimanded by the management. They said I was not allowed to take pictures on private property with out a Class C permit. I told them I was confused but these pictures were for my blog. (They had never heard of a blog.) I assured them that I was not going to record the movie and put it on the web because I do not know how to do that yet with my camera. The manager then directed me to the 8x10 poster hanging in the window advising against taking pictures (Yeah like that is going to stop me from taking pictures). So we are off to a good start at the theatre...

vintage... right?

The cashier....

Screen 4, Sex and the City 2

No movie theatre experience is complete with out treats and eats. Matt had his large popcorn.

Brody even tried popcorn and loved it!

On the way to the drive-in, we stopped to fill the car with gas and picked up some more treats and eats. I could not find any ding dongs... ;)

Yummy!

Family Photo at the movies!

Everyone had a great time at the movies!

It was nice to feel some what normal by going to the movies. Matt and I are already planning our next visit... :)

Patio Playdate

We spent Friday afternoon playing on our patio. It was sunny and warm, a nice break from all the rain. I feel like Brody's cars are apart of the family because they go every where we go. Always in a line.... always facing the same direction....

The dogs even came outside to enjoy the nice weather.

Giving Ryno kisses...

the beast...

Rainy Day

With all the rain that we have been getting...

It makes for great nap weather...

The Best Cream Puffs...

Thanks to Heather W. for introducing me to the best cream puffs ever! You get them at Beard Papa's. They fill each puff to order. Let me tell you they are awesome! They also sell other desserts, but I think I will stick to the cream puffs...I am looking forward to the strawberry flavored!!!

filling each puff....

The puffs waiting to be filled...

the other desserts....

Yum-my!!!

Monterey CA May 2010

Yesterday we drove down to Monterey to check out the new exhibit, Flamingos, at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was the clearest, windiest, coldest day we have experienced in Monterey. Such a beautiful day...

AMGEN Tour of California 2010

Last week, the AMGEN Tour of California was going on out here. This bicycle race has been compared to the Tour de France but takes place in the United States. There are different legs of the race, one of them starting in San Jose and ending in Modesto. This race helps to raise awareness for cancer, part of the LIVE STRONG campaign. Lance Armstrong raced in the fisrt part of the race until he crashed and had to exit the race.

I took Brody down to watch the start of the race. He loved watching the police cars, trucks and officiants before the race started. I had a good time snapping pictures, which you can see below in this video.

We are already looking forward to next years race!

- Sarah

Cal Ripken Jr.

Saturday, the Tri-Star card show held its annual card show in San Francisco. The headliner for autographs was Cal Ripken Jr. We have been planning to attend this card show since we moved out here. Matt, the huge baseball fan that he is, was super excited to get Cal's autograph. It was also Brody's very first baseball card show. I am sure we have many more in our future.

Cow Palace the venue for the card show...

Daddy showing Brody around the card show...

We bought Brody some inexpensive cards to play with as we walked through the show. Matt was busy teaching Brody the ropes on how to handle cards... Brody just wanted to stack them.

Mommy: Brody what do you have?

Brody: a card... Look!

Brody this is how you hold the cards...

make sure they do not fall out...

make sure they do not get bent...

The main attraction Cal Ripken Jr.

We had to wait several hours to meet and get his autograph. It was worth it. Cal was very sincere and he really liked Brody.

Matt and his autographed baseball...

What a great picture...

aside from the fact that B-man is screaming his head off at Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal was trying to help us calm Brody down. He wanted to give him a baseball from his bag, but sadly (sniff sniff) he already gave them all away earlier. Oh well, at least we have these pictures and our very own autographed ball to remember this day!

a tired little noodle...