He is here!

On Friday October 26th at 9:37 pm our little boy was born :) 

8 lbs 13 ounces, 21.7 inches, dads hair, moms nose, and 100% delicious!

The hospital treated us so well we weren't sure we wanted to leave but we left with wonderful memories of our first few days as a little family. 

The adventure begins. . . :)

An especially { Green } lunch

We took Nan downtown to enjoy everything green for a special St. Patty's day lunch last week.  The Lion house is always enticing so there we went!

We almost died laughing when someone tried to "pinch" Nan for not wearing green.  She then told everyone that since her last name is Green that means she doesn't need to wear the color! Oh my goodness it was hilarious :)

a simple thanksgiving

By the time everything with pops funeral had just finished suddenly Thanksgiving was already upon us.  None of us remembered and by the time we did there was no time to prepare anyways.

It was the Bunkers year but since they were celebrating the holiday in Carlsbad with family we decided to spend it with my family even though we graciously got offers to spend it with many other loved ones.  It just seemed fitting after what we had just gone through days before together.

Dad and I prepared a small turkey and made whatever else we could find for sides.  Mom slept and the kids napped by the fire in the family room, while Brian made us his special pie for dessert.

There was no fancy set table or large feast and I was upset it wasn't lovely enough.  I wanted this day to be special for my Mom, who had just gone through so much and it just wasn't going to happen.

As we sat down to our meal, not dressed in our sunday best, but with worn out expressions when court asked who wanted to go first naming blessings. 

We all looked at her while mom started to cry.  In the midst of these grueling couple of weeks, and trying time for our family, my sister still remembered our tradition to name all that she was thankful for and blessed with at Thanksgiving dinner. 

It was really a lesson for me as I was feeling sad and sorry for my family. As soon as I heard her say that I cried too realizing what I already know.  That there is always so much to be thankful for and so much we are  blessed with, even with the loss of someone so dear.  

As we went around the table hearing each others heartfelt feelings of gratitude I realized that this was the most special and spiritual Thanksgiving we had ever shared together.  In the midst of tragedy we had become even closer as a family and were now better and stronger because of it; a giant blessing in itself.

I am so thankful for a family that loves and supports each other and for parents that have strong good traditions that have stuck with us kids over the years.  I am happy to have learned that if you have your family, and your health you truly have it all.  I am thankful for my sweet sister who made thanksgiving even lovelier than I ever could have just by knowing and reminding us all what matters most.

Our first taste of Coronado

So we have these fabulous friends who tell us about their adventures in Coronado every year and how beautiful and amazing it is. 

When we went to visit family in Cali for labor day, we decided to spend a day in Coronado and boy was it not enough!  We should have taken their word for it and planned to stay an extra day.

The beach was so warm and empty and the views were incredible.  While Brian was napping I took a long barefoot walk along the beach just snapping pictures and taking it all in.  It was amazing how close the seagulls let me get to take their pictures too!

We brought some boogie boards but the water was pretty chilly.  That didn't stop me though.  Brian took a gazillion pictures of me out in the waves getting hit again and again.  They are pretty hilarious.  Too hilarious to post on the blog.  You might fall off your chair laughing :)

After we went exploring the hotel del coronado.  We heard some ridiculously cool stories about the hotel from locals and even got to ride in an old fashioned elevator with an operator and cage and everything. 

By the time the sun was setting we had made up our minds we would be back and this time for more than a few hours.  Coronado is truly one of our new favorite places.  

{ Like father like son }

Taken: January 26th, 2011
Time: Early evening
Location: Elisha's wedding at old church
Reaction: You have no idea the amounts of joy this picture brings my little soul :)

{ Happy doggie }

Doesn't she look like she is grinning? I think so. . .

{ E + D } = The Davidsons

My cousin Elisha married her love Drew in January. It was such an incredible day filled with lots of emotions. I balled all through the ceremony as I thought of how much she has grown over the years. She is no longer the little girl I used to put makeup on, or dance with, or pull around the beach every summer at bear lake. She is a beautiful woman now and all grown up. I can hardly believe how time has flown. I sure love you lee lee, congrats on your special day. xoxo.