new dad...

For those of you dad's out there, remember moments like this?
I snapped this picture of Tom and Mason snoozing... I thought Tom was in there "putting away laundry".

picture happy

We can't help our selves...

These are Mason's two favorite times of the day (besides meal time of corse)...

in the morning before dad leaves and we all hangout, oohing and awwing at Mason.

And in the evening when dad gets home, he gets special dad one-on-one time.

Well and bath time. Check out that belly!

6 weeks

We went to Mason's 6 week well baby visit today and he got a clean bill of health!
He weighed in at 12lbs 4oz and 23 inches.

That's over a 3lb weight gain and 2 inch growth spurt in 6 weeks!

We're so proud of our little boy and to think he rewarded us with a chuckle this morning!

Life is good.

What color eyes will Mason have?

Okay, so since before Mason was born Tom and I have had a bet going as to what color eyes Mason would have. One of us said brown and the other said blue. I wont tell who said what because we want to take a poll.
See right column.

A little background info-
Mason was born with blue eyes. But so are most blond babies and as you know they turn lighter, darker etc. It might also help you to know that his dad has the most beautiful brown eyes and his mom has a shade green/blue. So tell us what do you think...

The Bosmas

We hit the road again this past weekend for Glenn and Amanda Mead's wedding in Herald, CA. Both Tom and Uncle Charlie were in the wedding, so I was a little worried with how things were going to pan out for Mason and I... Enter angel Grandma Bonnie.

Fortunately, Grandma Bonnie came along and boy was she a huge help. I wouldn't have made it to the wedding without her! Thank you Bonnie! That's out bassinet that Bonnie is patiently pushing...

we have been so lucky that Mason doesn't mind a nap now and then.As you can see Mason was a trooper too.

Here he is all swaddled up in the back of BOB taking a snooze.

Can you tell I'm a new mom with how many blankets are surrounding him?

So, everyone has been asking, "Who does Mason look like?" and until this weekend we've responded "he's combo of both of us." But, we've found him...

Mason looks just like his Grandpa Bosma. Same chin, same eyes... He's a Bosma alright!

Uncle Charlie

lucky ducky... 5 weeks

Rachel and Peter made these amazing and hilarious shirts for Mason.

These two are so creative. We've got from left to right- ghetto "Merced", purple Tibia and Harrison doing a kick-flip. Does it get any funnier than that?Well, you know it does... Mason's favorite by far.

"SON OF A BOSMA"
Tibia has been so good with Mason. She gives him sniffs and licks every once and while, but mostly she sits close by...
Here is Mason trying to track those sea creatures with Tibia the most beautiful black lab.

He's definitely starting to smile. This is his model shot...

just in case you're wondering those green things are his cloth diapers.

Love this hat mom!

not really...

Back in Merced...

Before Rachel, Peter, Harrison & Rita headed back on the road north to Seattle they stopped over in Merced. Harrison and Tibia got along fabulously, they both play fetch for hours (that is not an exaggeration). If Harrison only lived closer Tibia would be the happiest dog in the world!

Doesn't Tom look happy? I dragged everyone to the Merced Zoo (yes we have a zoo and it even has a bear and a tiger!) it was 98 degrees too warm for folks from the Pacific Northwest and a few miles longer walk than I thought. Whoops?!?
Peter captured this moment between these new cousins. I can only say that for being 2 years old Harrison was amazing with this new little addition. He was so gentle and not an ounce of jealousy. He will make a great big brother some day. Rachel and Pete have done an amazing job raising such a spirited boy. Hopefully Tom and I will be so lucky.

Thanks for making the special trip to Merced guys!

Mason 4 weeks old. Harrison 27 months.

Nona's 60th Birthday in Monterey

For Nona's 60th birthday we all gathered at Asilomar in Monterey, California

It ended up being a celebration of many occasions...

Bonnie Bosma's 60th birthday, Joan White's birthday,

my cousin Nate Martin's starting a PhD at UCLA, Stefania and Antonio's special appearance from Italy and who could forget the birth of Mason!


The Falzone's

I had this great idea to upload all of our pictures from the trip and make cute comments etc. But I am going to have to use the excuse of being a new mom, sleep deprived, blah blah... because after working on just uploading the pictures alone at Mason's nap time, he might be 20 years old before I get them all up and arranged. So they are out of order but I'm sure you'll get the idea of what a great trip it was!

I mean just look at that little guy (Mason not Tom).

we had some great days at the beach

Auntie Cece had kiss the "owie"gorgeous sunsets...trips to the pool...

Uncle Tom and Harrison

Harrison, Rachel and Mason tucked in the sling poolside.

Harrison would always ask "mommy, who's in there?" or "what's Mason doing?"

He loved his new little cousin. Geronimo...yummy dinners....Antonio and Stefania

Who could forget the pasta they made? It was amazing!

The Monterey Bay Aquarium...

This is what I did at the aquarium... any guesses?I love this picture that Tom captured, the penguin darting through the water headed towards Andy, who I'm sure was taunting him in some way.The Guys...Okay, so my mom was abducted by the jellyfish. They were very captivating!Point Lobos ParkIn some of these pictures, I feel like the caption should read "Where is Mason?".

Fortunately Mason loves his sling, so there is his little booty under Tom's elbow tucked in under his jacket in his sling. Needless to say, he slept through Point Lobos.

Point Lobos group shot. There were 16 of us total who trekked through the beautiful winding paths along the coastline. Point Lobos didn't even know what hit them...The BosmasThe SchawsTom and Bonnie

Where is Mason??H, Uncle Andy and Grandpa Andy and HarrisonBonnie and Neal I think my mom and Stefania were trying to initiate the conga-lineAndy's new facebook profile??Harrison presents...

Grandpa Maso!

Personally I hope it sticks.

Tons of sea lionsGrandpa Maso and HarrisonMom opening up all of her presents... she was our birthday princess, just for the day. Don't get any ideas mom!

Peter Ellis and Bill White shooting the breezeMason loving his Aunt Rachel (no nick name yet, I'm thinking Auntie Ray)Mom and Marthachillin' on the deck of our "cottage" at Asilomar

H loving his Auntie Cece's cupcakes

Uncle Andy getting H all riled up before bedtime. Uncle Tom, H, and Grandpa Maso heading home from the poolRachel and MLook at those lips! These deer hung out at our cottage day and night.

Grandparents!

(M & H were done with pictures at this point)

So Nona....

What are we going to do for your 61st birthday?

*i must give credit to the schaws for letting me use some of their pictures.