Sunday, March 27, 2011

San Luis Obispo

We took our first roadtrip at a family of 4! 

While Rich's parents were here, we decided to follow them up the coast for a couple of days.  We drove along Highway 1, which was kinda scary. It was rainy really hard, and it was kinda creepy to be driving next to a very angry ocean, while dodging falling rocks that were sliding off the hill sides!  We managed to barely dodge a basketball sized rock!  Eek!

Ella was such a great little traveler!  She just snoozed the entire way.  Jaxon was thrilled to ride with Grandma and Grandpa!  He is still talking about how he got to ride in the "fun car". 

We finally arrived in Pismo beach, where we stayed in "the HO-tel" (as Jaxon calls it) for a couple of days.  We had a really great time.  We went to Hearst Castle...which is pretty amazing.  Jax and Ella were the only kids on the tour and they were both fabulous! 

After Hearst Castle, we went to the beach to see the Elephat seals.  They had all had their babies and the mom seals had left their pups to learn to live on their own.  It was so cute to see all the babies all over the beach.  We got some great pics too...so pretty up North.  Rich has decided he wants to retire up there.  Ya know...if we win the lottery. ;)



The view was incredible.


This was "the small guest house". 

Jaxon by the "Neptune Pool."  He asked me "can we pleeeease touch the water?"



Jax and Daddy


Mom and Ella


Jax and Grandma looking at the seals.


All of the baby seals!
 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

The flower fields in Carlsbad, CA

Rich's parents came to visit us last weekend, so we tried our best to entertain!  We headed down to Carlsbad to see the flower fields.  I have heard about these fields for a while, so I was so excited!  We were a little bit early for the BIG BLOOM, but it was still gorgeous!  Jaxon loved riding on the tractor and LOVED the peony maze.  Ella stayed warm and cozy in the baby carrier.  I think she loved being outside.  And Carlsbad...so pretty!!  It was a such a nice day!

Jax and Grandma Lavelle

Daddy and his girl

Look at our little lady!

The pictures just don't do it justice!



This was his favorite part.

Can he get any cuter???

My cute kiddos!

Jax in the Peony Maze.


Jax with Grandma and Grandpa

Saturday, March 12, 2011

1 month...already. :(

Ella is 1 Month old already!!  She is becoming super alert and is trying to smile.  She loves to smile for Jaxon, but has yet to perform for mom and dad!  She weighed in at 8 lbs 0 ounces and is now 21 1/2 inches!  She is growing alot, but everyone stops us and says "SHE IS SOOO TINY!"  She is really little!  I love it. 

She is still in her little newborn clothes and will be for a while. 

She has the cutest little blond tufts of hair in the back that make her look like a little old man from behind! :) 

She is the complete love of our lives.  We all just want to smile and talk to her all day.  Jaxon is completely in love.  He has been such a great help...and is already an amazing big brother.

We are so very blessed.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

A day at the beach!

Ok...so it was a pretty cold day...but I HAD to take my family to the beach!  They live in the DESERT!!  When they come to visit...they have to see the beach.  It is a must. 

And, it was Ella's first trip to the ocean.  I think it did her heart good.  It always does my heart good.

Sarah, Ella and I...trying to keep warm!

Ella...breathing that salty air!

She is just so cute, I can hardly stand it!

Sevrin, Jaxon and Olivia.  Jaxon ADORES his cousins!

There is something about kids on the beach.  You HAVE to take pictures of them.

My siste Jackie and her hubby Evan.

Sarah and our daddy.

Livy Lu Lu.

Me and my little miss.