Aunt Hollie comes to visit

My wonderful friend Hollie who now lives in Las Vegas was heading down to San Diego to spend some much deserved time relaxing at the beach after finishing her second to last semester of Law school (so proud of her!!!). She called me up to see if Cally and I would be able to meet up with her in San Diego and spend some time together. Of course I jumped to the opportunity of going to the beach and having some girl time and I was thrilled that Cally was finally going to meet her Aunt Hollie.

We spent all day at the beach catching up and hanging out while swapping old stories and getting some sun.

Halls: It's always so good to see you! Thanks for a wonderful day! You're an amazing friend!

Cally at 2 months

Cally had her 2 month appointment today. It consisted of a regular checkup and her first series of shots. I was a bit nervous and felt horrible about making her go through the pain but she did great. She laid on the table happy as can be...until the nurse poked her. I was expecting a high pitched scream as soon as she felt those needles but it took her a few seconds to realize the pain. She cried for about 5 seconds and back to her happy self she went.

She is doing great and growing so fast. I can't believe she's already 2 months old! She is now 23 inches long and weighs 13lbs and 5 oz. Her personality is coming out more and more each day and she is one good kiddo, always smiling and happy; I hardly ever hear her cry. I'm still able to do all that I want to do and go where I want to go and I never have any problems with her. She still goes to dinners and movies and out shopping around and never makes a peep. She's such a good baby! I'm so lucky!

Cally at 2 months:

Nothing But Smiles

Cally is a very happy baby. Every morning I wake up with a great big smile from Cally and it just melts my heart. She loves it when you talk to her and she will smile at you and try to talk back. She is now cooing and making all sorts of cute noises. She is getting more fun every day and I'm loving every minute of it. Here are some pics of her happy face....

Happy Mother's Day

Today I celebrated my first Mother's Day. Unfortunately Zane was not around because he was flying a helicopter to NC for work. But Cally and I had a great time together and we definitely weren't alone. Mike and Erin invited us over for a barbecue and some swimming and laying out by the pool. Cally slept in the shade while mommy floated in the water, relaxed, and got a tan.

When she woke up, I decided to see how she'd like the pool. I have yet to buy her a bathingsuit so in she went, bare bottom and all. I was surprised how much she actually enjoyed it! She was kicking around splashing and loving life. Here's some pics of our fun filled day. Thanks Mike and Erin for a wonderful first Mother's Day!!! I had a great time!

Just Another Day...

Here’s a some pics of the dogs doing what they do best, lounging around and enjoying the sun.

Red Beach

California beaches are always super crowded so when we found a beach spot on Camp Pendleton that no one uses we were thrilled. We invited Mike, Erin, and Lizzy (their dog) and packed up the tahoe with our own clan as well (Me, Zane, Cally, Stafford, Layla, and Trinity) and headed down for a day in the sun. The dogs were able to roam free and enjoy the water without any hassle while we hung out and relaxed. It was a perfect day for the beach and we really enjoyed oursleves.

One Month Down...

Cally is officially 1 month old today! She now weighs 9lbs 11.5oz and measures 21 inches in length. She is doing wonderful and we really could not have asked for a better baby. She hardly ever cries, only when she's hungry. I am able to take her everywhere I want to go and I never have any problems. She's been on road trips, to many dinners and movies and we've never had an issue. She wakes up to feed about 3 times at night but always goes right back to sleep. Our lives have only gotten better since she's been around. Parenthood has been wonderful and we are looking forward to all the amazing things she will show and teach us! Cally is amazing, we are truly blessed!

Daddy's Girl

There’s no denying it, she is definitely daddy’s girl. I came across some of Zane’s baby pictures and it is truly amazing how much she looks like him!

Let's not forget how much Zane looks like his dad too!!!

Happy Easter

Zane’s squadron put together a family day to celebrate Easter out in Lake ONeil in Camp Pendleton. All the families came out and we had a great time eating great food, socializing, and watching the little ones hunt for Easter eggs. Although Cally can’t quite walk yet, she managed to get an egg herself with the help of daddy...and since she’s not quite able to eat the prize inside the egg, daddy took care of that as well.

Growing up

Cally is growing like a weed. She is getting so big already. She is starting to be awake for longer periods of time and is always looking around at things with such curiosity. It's wonderful to watch her and I'm enjoying every minute that I have with her.

Cally (25 days old)

Thanks Aunt Michelle!

Here's a pic of Cally at 3 weeks old with daddy wearing a new outfit from Aunt Michelle. Thanks Michelle for thinking of her! She loves her clothes! We miss you tons and can't wait for you to meet her!

The Great Outdoors

One of the reasons why we bought this house was because of the great area behind us. Not only do we have a great view from our backyard (thanks to Zane), but the conservation area behind us also has tons and tons of trails to hike on. From day one we've taken the dogs through the trails and they've loved every minute of it. For about half of the year, there are creeks all over where the dogs can play and swim in and catch a water break. Now that Cally is here, she too joins us on our walks and the 5 of us have a great time. Here are some pics of us enjoying the outdoors.

Left: Trinity and Stafford /Right: Zane and Cally

Left: The Layla girl fishing /Right:Stafford taking a dip

Left: Trinity exploring /Right:Heading home

Beach Babe-Cally's First Trip to the Beach

After a great week with my mom, it was time for her to go. She flew out of Orange County Airport so Zane and I accompanied her with Cally to say our goodbyes. While there, we decided we should hit up the beach nearby since it was such a beautiful day and Cally had never been. We spent a few hours in the sun, watching the waves and enjoying the breeze. We had lunch on the grass and laid around enjoying the day with our beautiful daughter. Although she's still pretty unaware of her surroundings, I'd like to think she had a great time, we definitely did.