Big Trip

J, Nana, and I had a big trip this past weekend. We took J on his first airplane trip on last Friday to visit some friends and family in Denver. The flight over went smoothly and J handled traveling like a true champ. Once we got there, we were surprised by Denver's scorching dry heat. Every day we were there was over 100 and, by the end of the trip, we were all happy to return to some cooler weather in CA. We started off visiting my Cousin J and her husband M, who are expecting a little dude of their own in August. The next day we went to J's baby shower and indulged in some delicious food at the Cheesecake Factory. I had this amazing chocolate-peanut butter concoction for dessert that was so delicious that it nearly knocked me off my chair. On Sunday we met up with J's family and went over to the South Pearl Farmer's Market and ate arepas for lunch. Unfortunately, it was sweltering hot again and we couldn't stay as long as I wanted to at the farmer's market . . . poor J got a little over-heated. Once his little pale face started to flush bright pink, Nana and I decided to retreat to an air-conditioned Barnes & Noble for some relief. Later that evening we met up with Nana's sister J and her family. We had a blast catching up and were all sad when we had to leave for the airport Monday afternoon. Baby J handled the flight home again like a champ and I'm convinced that he'll make a wonderful traveling buddy in the future. Fingers crossed that every trip is as smooth and as fun as this one!

Here are some pictures from my Cousin J and her hubby M:

Lastly, here's a video Baby J wanted me to post for his cousins B & J:

Dancin'

This last week, we had a lovely visit from Ckim. She came down on Sunday and left this past Tuesday. J fell in love with his Auntie Ckim and she showed him some of her world-famous dance moves. Luckily, I was able to catch some of it on film. We love you Ckim!!!

Happy Friday!!

Aloha Friday from J and I! Smiles all around!!

Nana and J

Last week, Nana visited us for a couple days and here's a little video I shot during her visit.

Ports o' Call

D has been working nights lately and so J and I have been lucky enough to hang with him during the day. Yesterday, we went to lunch at the Congregation Ale House in Long Beach and today we went to lunch at Ports o' Call restaurant in San Pedro. It is a great restaurant right on the water and we sat on the patio and enjoyed our lunch as we watched tug boats travel past us. Lovely day out and about, enjoying being outside.

This last pic made me laugh, J fell asleep with his binky resting just in the corner of his mouth.

Deadliest Catch

Now announcing Baby J the newest recruit for Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" TV show, a reality series that follows several crab fishing boats in the Bering Sea.

Baby J has his fisherman gear all set, including his lucky whale onesie. He confidently told me that he's not scared of the 40-foot-seas and extensive work required on board the tumultuous fishing boats.  I just know he'll be a great "greenhorn."

"Wait! Mom did you say hard work?! 40-foot-seas?! Hmmm . . . well I don't know . . . "

"Actually, second thought, I don't I want to be a fisherman anymore.  Go ahead and cancel my flight to Alaska Mom.  I'm outta here! I have other places to be."

"Mom!!!!  I said I don't want to be a fisherman anymore!!  Get me out of this lame outfit nowwwww!"

I would like to state that Baby J changed his mind in less than 15 seconds. Silly babies . . . so fickle in committing to plans.

Surf City USA

Last week, our friend K came to visit and to meet Baby J for the first time. We had fun together and we decided to take Baby J to the beach for the first time. We didn't play in the sand, but we'll save that for the next visit. Here's a quick video I took of our trip:

Beach Day

Our trip to the beach inspired D to start giving Baby J some surf lessons. J has a little ways to go, but at least he's got a good grasp of the basics :) Here are two videos of his "lessons":

Surf Lesson #1

Surf Lesson #2