I Heart Hockey

Matt took up roller hockey again over the summer, since ice hockey isn't really popular in San Diego. He bought new skates and Rian loves playing with them...especially the laces. Believe it or not, she actually loves to watch her Daddy play. It's so cute!

The Happiest Place on Earth...Part 1

We went to Disneyland with Matt's family at the beginning of July. It was really fun! We had Rian pose under the R going into 'California' Adventure.

It's Been FOREVER....

I know it has been forever, but I totally have a legitimate excuse. Here it goes....San Diego was crazy busy and it didn't help that we didn't really have computer access either. We have tons of pictures and updates that I will slowly get posted. We just got back to Logan last week and it has been a chore getting things in order before Matt goes back to school. Now that we have a little bit of time to relax, I can start blogging again!!! So keep coming back, I promise pictures will be up soon!

I'm trying to post her morning hair again. Now that is has grown out a little maybe you can actually see it this time!

Rian would not staighten her legs so I could put her in the exer-saucer while I worked in the kitchen. So...I decided I would just sit her in it then. She really liked it and I thought it was so funny seeing her little feet up there too!

Look at that big smile!

I'm 11 Months Today!

Rian celebrated this 'birthday' with the 4th of July. We can't believe how fast time is flying by.

What an innocent face!

Talking away....just like mommy!

I was trying to get a good shot of her cute clip, but it wasn't really working.

I loved her little 4th of July outfit (thanks Grandma Lois)! Aren't the ruffles on her bottom so adorable!

Happy 4th of July

We knew that Rian would really enjoy her first fireworks show!

Here she is raising her hand to the fireworks! She loved the lights and colors, but wasn't quite sure what to think of the loud noise.

Oooohhhh....

Aaaahhhh!

Wish You Were Here?

Wish you were here....we know you do!!! We took a little day trip down to La Jolla for the day. We mostly hung out by La Jolla Cove and the Children's Pool (better known as where the seals have called home). It was a beautiful day and the ocean was such a pretty color blue.

I missed the beach so much while we were in Utah!


Mommy and Rian looking at the waves.

Daddy and Rian. What a beautiful backdrop!

I totally took growing up in San Diego for granted...it wasn't until we moved that I realized how lucky we are to have grown up here!

Here's the Children's Pool. For those of you who don't know, it actually used to be a children's pool. Matt remembers swimming here before the seals arrived. Now it belongs to the seals, they took it over so they would have a safe haven from the sharks. When we were here, most of them were sunbathing, but a few were riding the waves and playing in the water (we couldn't get a good pic of that). There is a huge controversy over whether the city should let the seals continue to call the beach home or if they should give it back to the children. I say there a tons of beaches here in SD for the kids to play at, so why not let the seals stay. Besides the fact that they smell awful, it's always fun to see them.

I'm Walking (Sort Of)

Rian loves to walk (with help of course)! She always gets so excited to do it!

Rian's cousin Aurora, 4, is helping her walk.

Beach Day!

I was so warm the other day, so we took Rian to the beach for her first time. Unfortunately, it was overcast (does this surprise you?) but it was still warm, so we had a nice time.

In my cute bikini...thanks Mo!

Chillin with Daddy

Rian is getting so good at walking (with a little help, of course). Matt wanted to take her close to the water, so they 'walked'.

She was so unsure of the water. I think because it came up to her so quickly.

Walking back!

It was so cute watching her play with the sand. She would see a clump of it and try to grab it, only to have it crumble in her little hand. She thought it was very interesting hence the look on her face.

Swim!

So we signed Rian up for swim lessons through the Y for the summer. It's a "Mommy and Me" type class and the point of it is to really get Rian comfortable in the water. I mean you can't really expect a 10 month old to swim, right? The classes are twice a week and we do all sorts of fun things: we sing "wheels on the bus", "hokey-pokey", and "motor boat", we blow bubbles, kick our legs, relax on our backs, scoop our arms, and of course dunk them underwater (that's Rian's favorite, not)! Since Matt had the day off work, I convinced him to take her one day. Can I tell you how much it melts your heart to watch your baby and your husband spend such precious time together!

This is a pretty neat trick (however it works better with older children, not infants). The instructor took a noodle and tied it around Rian's body right under her arms and it helps her float. The older kids can swim the whole length of the pool without any help, so I want to try it with my nephew when he comes to visit in July.

Kicking my legs

Kicking the ball

Singing "Wheels on the Bus"

Relaxing on my back