road trip

First stop, San Francisco.

Mason and I went on to Santa Barbara- I posted those pictures on flickr. You can access those by clicking the link to the right. I've decided "the blog" is meant for blogging NOT uploading 50 pictures from your trip (I think my sister tried to tell me that, but yet again I didn't listen). So from now on I'll upload most of the pictures to flickr and keep a few for the blog. I'll figure it one of these days...This is the building where we stayed with my parents, 8th floor, amazing views, you even get to hear all the drunk people scream as the go down Nob Hill on the trolley at 11 o'clock at night. Thank goodness they didn't wake the baby.
We were there for my favorite week in SF. Fleet Week- the jets were amazing and we thought we'd have an amazing view from the roof but typical SF foggy weather delayed the Blue Angles from flying. Fortunately, we caught the "practice" round at Chrissy Field.

My mom waving to the jets, hoping they'd tip their wings to her. Fat chance mother.

Golden Gate Park

My mom and I did the speed round at the DeYoung Museum while Mason and the guys... who knows what they did :)

Nona and Mason all bundled up.

Maso and Mason.

Tom and I laugh at the way my dad carries Mason, like a bag of potatoes. But Mason loves it! he is definitely one of those babies that likes to look out.

Did I mention the views from the apartment are amazing?

When we met my sister and her family there for Halloween weekend, we hit it on a full moon.

Precious.

This boy has mastered the bottom lip curl, ie. "give me whatever I want" look. I'm sure it will only improve in the coming years.

story time with Harrison

Harrison practicing sharing his race car with Mason.

Auntie Rachel

the afternoon at Yerba Buena gardens.

Mason is developing the most expressive face...

This is his "who are you talkin' to?" look.

Hanging out at Fort Mason, just the 3 of us.

Off to do some trick-or-treating on Polk Street with "Mr. Super" as Harrison referred to himself.

AKA Robin.

This is his "super" pose. Auntie Cece had to teach him the ins and outs of trick-or-treating....

Mason finds his hands.

My cousin Molly and her boys got Mason this outfit for Halloween- it says "too cute to scare".

We're back...

Where are they taking me now? We're back from our 2 weeks adventure! But only for a few days... We're off again this weekend to meet my sister Rachel and her family in San Francisco... The fridge is empty and our bags are still in the hallway but I just had to say "hi" and let you know that we had a such a great time visiting with friends and family! Mason has changed so much in the past two weeks and it has been so much fun to watch him grow. I figure if I can see the difference, and I get to see him everyday, than I know he must really be having a growth spurt!

11 weeks

9 weeks

Cruising Golden Gate Park

It was great to be able to share Mason with his grandparents and all of the beauty of Santa Barbara. We had amazing weather, even in San Francisco. I just wanted to share some pictures before we hit the road again. I'll be sure to get the rest up when we get back! promise...hanging out on my parents front porch- Mason loves anything that keeps him movingsunny days at the coral

Another Adventure for MTB

Tom, Mason and I are headed off on another adventure with baby in tow...

It's Fleet Week in San Francisco. So we'll be spending a long weekend with my parents in SF watching the Blue Angels. Then we're off to Santa Barbara to introduce Mason to all of our friends, not to mention the ocean, the coral casino and many of the other things we love about Santa Barbara. I'm sure I'll have lots of pictures to post when we get back, until then...

Sunday morning coffee with Tibia

This morning Tom and I sat outside to have our coffee & when I came back someone had taken my chair!

Mason is 2 months!

Today Mason is 2 months old!

I took these pictures in our backyard, Tom's Grandma Stena Bosma made this jean quilt for Tom when he a kid. We're using the football as a reference for his size. His Great Aunt Sue & Uncle Fred Bosma in Michigan sent it to Mason.

When I was trying to take these pictures, Miss Tibia kept coming up and laying down right next to him. I know she is counting down the days until Mason can play fetch with her.

We finally busted out the activity gym for Mason and he loves it.

All smiles...

Mason and Mommy have friends!

Yes, for those of you who have been to visit us in Merced this is a miracle!
A young professional couple who waited until they were over 18 to have a child... Tom and I were not the only ones! And they live around the corner from us, truly a blessing!

Mason and I, okay mostly me, have been having a great time getting to know Karly (mom) and Dorothy "Dotty" (baby) as we go on walks 3 times a week and talk about "mommy" things. You know... poop, nursing, sleep... All of the exciting things about motherhood. Not to mention just get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful Merced fall weather.

karly and dotty

me and masonhad to get tibia in there!
the kids!

I am looking forward to watching Mason and Dotty grow-up together.

8 weeks- Mason loves his bouncer

8 weeks- sleepy boy

So this morning I put Mason down for one of his MANY naps during the day- I went in to check on him after a 1/2 hour or so and this is what I found...
My happy boy just gazing, laughing, smiling at this darn bee in his bassinet. Not sleeping at all, having a good 'ole time... I couldn't be upset, I mean just look at him! I think I might have to remove his friend bee so he can get some sleep! Such a sweet boy.