BFs in SF

Guys, I did it. I finally had an enjoyable day in San Francisco!

My two best friends flew in for a long weekend. They happened to get here at the exact same time my husband arrived from his sixteen day mission in hell, not to mention my baby was growing four teeth, so naturally things were a little crazy.

Our time included a viewing of The Fault in Our Stars, (read the book NOW) a trip to Panera and Trader Joes, (musts in California) swimming and fajitas.

To top off our weekend together we took the ferry to San Fran and strolled through an amazing Farmers Market, then we took the cable car to our hotel, shopped in Union Square, ate the perfect meal at The Cheesecake Factory on top of Macys, and souvenir shopped in Chinatown.

I am the luckiest girl for having such loyal and hilarious long time friends, I cannot thank them enough for the lovely visit. So excited to continue these girl trips with them!

eight months and a baby daddy

Happy Father's Day!

Can't believe we're in the middle of freakin June. Days rolls by here in a hot and hazy blur. Jake's been gone a lot, and he deploys in less than a month. Big sigh...

Nevertheless we're embracing summer and all of it's beauty. Like eating ice cream at least three times a day and taking walks to the park in the early morning before it gets hot.

Graham has turned into a chubby bundle of curiosity and teeth. He wants to eat and grab everything and his smile is the most hysterical thing I have seen. I catch myself constantly gawking at him in disbelief that he is, indeed, my child. He is the most brilliant mixture of Jake and I. Recently he has learned to clap and his grunting/spitting is back leading me to call him "Chunky Monkey". He continues to scoot and stand on his own, which means we have only a few moments left of limited mobility.

Naturally Jake is gone for his first Father's Day (as was I on Mother's Day) so we'll celebrate with him later, but I wanted to tell him how much I love him. He is such a cute papa. I know there is nowhere else he'd rather be than with us but he continues to serve his country with a big smile and a unfailing sense of humor. Thanks for working hard and allowing me to stay at home with our perfect creation. We have so many great years and fun parent moments ahead of us!

To read Jake's post about being a daddy click HERE

Water Baby

When Graham was around four months old we decided to enroll in a free swim class Swim America offered. 

It was definitely the highlight of my week and it was extra special when dad could come!

I love seeing how much Graham learns week after week. 

He used to hate back floats and "up and unders" but now he's a champ.

Here's to many summers with my water baby!

Eden

I just got back from Idaho where it was surprisingly warm (some of the time) and the trees were blooming. 

Is there anything more lovely than blooming trees? Fluffy little popcorn blossoms that make the world smell fresh and clean?

My dear dear friend Nicole is turning into the most amazing little photographer. 

She took some pictures of me in my favorite place on earth (my dad's backyard) and I couldn't be more grateful for her. 

She made me feel pretty! You know how often that occurs since I constantly have throw up, urine, and baby food plastered all over my frizzy hair and undone face? Never. 

Book her for your photo event! 

colemaxfieldphotography.com

Homemade Raising Canes

Chicken Fingers

The Sauce

Fries

When we lived in Oklahoma we took every opportunity to eat at Raising Canes. 

They only have chicken fingers. My kind of place. 

Tonight we decided to create our own since there are none nearby! 

It was fantastic. Do try. 

Thunder Over Solano

We went to an air show yesterday.

We planned on going Saturday, but Jake got sent on a last minute trip. 

Everything was going so perfectly well, the weather was breezy but beautiful and we

got fantastic parking spots. It wasn't too busy and we had our friends with us who had 

never seen an air show before!

There was an hour to go before the Thunderbirds were up. 

We had just returned to our seats after touring some planes. 

Jake was taking pictures of a stunt plane doing tricks over head. 

He had just sat down next to me when we heard the crowd gasp. 

As we stood up, we saw the stunt plane sliding across the runway, upside down. 

It all seemed surreal. I waited for the medics and firetrucks I was sure would be close by. 

Minutes passed and the plane caught fire. Still I held on to the hope that the pilot would survive. 

This was an air show. Surely they were prepared for this. He couldn't die. 

The rest of the show was cancelled and we were sent home still pretty shocked. 

The pilot Eddie died at the age of seventy-seven. He had preformed at more than nine-hundred air shows. 

Although his passing was terrible, I'm glad he lived a long life doing what he loved. 

The Moon Family

Let me start by saying I am NOT a professional. 

Photography is a hobby for me and one I still know little about. 

I told my friend Natalie I would love to take some photos of little Miss Kyla. 

These are the three cutest sisters I've ever met! The older ones are just like the Frozen girls. 

Thanks for the practice Moon family :) 

reacquainted

Making: scarf bibs for my drooling baby.

Eating: Coconut Greek Yogurt with Granola. Every. Day. 

Drinking: lots of flavored sparkling water.

Reading: A Fault in Our Stars and Bringing up Bebe

Wanting: a pedicure.

Looking: to be inspired.

Playing: lots of Words with Friends. Jake and I are a bit obsessed.

Wasting: bags of spinach. I keep buying them. then I forget about them.

Wishing: I could keep my house clean.

Enjoying: California strawberries

Waiting: for the pools to open! 

Liking: evenings in the park with our new bikes. 

Watching: The Mindy Project 

Loving: on my husband. he's funny and smokin hot. 

Hoping: to get better at doing yoga. this postnatal body is sore and achy. 

Marveling: at how fast graham grows. like a weed, that one. 

Needing: a lifestyle change. diet. exercise. everything. 

Smelling: honestly? maizey's urine. she keeps peeing everywhere. 

Wearing: skirts, shorts, and extra large t shirts. 

Following: lots of whole food recipes, hoping to introduce them to my family. 

Noticing: bruises all over my legs. 

Knowing: family is everything. 

Thinking: about re-learning French. 

Feeling: grateful.

Bookmarking: fresh recipes and fashion.

Opening: tons of amazon deliveries. it's a problem. 

Giggling: at my adorable smiling baby.

Feeling: like myself again. 

idea from thedaybookblog.com

Dressed in our Easter Best

Ohhh I love California Spring. Yesterday was perfectly pleasant.

Even though Graham has had the worst cold yet and I'm pretty sure he is teething.

(Notice all the drool?)

Jake was home and we had a wonderful Easter dinner outside with friends. 

So grateful for my little family. Graham is getting ridiculously cuter every day. 

If you haven't seen this short video "Because of Him" do watch it. 

We have so many blessings in our life because of Christ. 

- my husband gets to fly a massive plane to crazy places

- I get to raise a beautiful little healthy boy 

- we worship freely in the best country on earth

Easter is quickly becoming my favorite holiday. 

A day in the life of a five-almost-six month old.

I cannot believe its been six months.
Everyone says that, right? But really.
That seems like a long time, feels like one too.

Graham man STILL won't take a damn pacifier.
At least now he's starting to hold on to it on his own and chew on it.
He can roll from front to back and straighten his arms while on tummy.
We've started solids, his first was rice cereal followed by prunes, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
He can sit up on his own, still working on balancing himself fully.
He loves to scratch/feel things and he grabs everrryyyythingggg.
His hair has grown back in and looks blonde sometimes and auburn-y others.
He's got his daddy's cowlick that's impossible to manage.
He loves to gurgle and squeal, and it's the most adorable thing in the world.
His sleep habits aren't the best. Hoping to fix that soon.

Over all motherhood is getting easier and a lot more fun.
Don't get me wrong it's still more difficult that I ever imagined...
but he's worth it.