Henry and Emma had been to a birthday party not too long before and had gotten waterguns as party favors. Watching kids with their first waterguns is a treat, let me tell you. Henry had a great time, not only squirting me but also himself! Continue reading
While Marla’s parents were in town we took a trek down to The Flower Fields to view the last of the ranunculus flowers for the season. We arrived just in time: it was the last day of the year to view them. Continue reading
We had a visit from Marla’s parents during which we celebrated Estelle’s Leap Day birthday. You’ll find some pictures from a princess party Emma attended as well as a our first plays with the magical Wii. Continue reading
My father happened to be in town for my birthday this year so the whole clan went out for a fancy fondue dinner at the new Melting Pot in San Clemente. The kids behaved well and really enjoyed themselves… even more so when the chocolate fondue came out for desert! Continue reading
On the last day my parents were here we paid a visit to Ono Ono, a local Hawaiian restaurant. We’re gearing up for our big trip to the Big Island at the end of December.
Emma and Henry love their grandparents on both sides so any time a set is in town they are both in heaven. More playmates! More attention! More, more, more! My parents came to pay us a visit at the beginning of February so the house was abuzz with toddler-excitement.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas Grandma Northcutt and Marla were snap-happy, capturing our two children playing together. It is a treat to come home and see these pictures because all to often when I get home from work play patterns are interrupted.
Early in October Granpa Northcutt paid a visit while on a business trip and took sweet Emma to the California International Auto Show in Anaheim.
Now, I know it may seem odd to take a 3 year old to a car show but if you know Emma – and I think you do – you’ll realize that the only thing she would possibly love more is a duck exhibition.
There’s generally been a “warming up” period when they visit as she gets used to someone other than Mommy and Daddy tromping around the house and wanting to play with her. Not so this visit. Continue reading