BYOP

Cole had a blast with Jack, Finn, Ryn and Lyv at his playdate yesterday - So much so he passed out early! We may need to have a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) party every weekend...

We Heart Pumpkins

Bates Nut Farm

She Adores Him

Rules Schmules

For the most part, Cole is a rule follower - Always has been.

I can walk around our neighborhood with him and know he will hold my hand and follow directions at all corners, alleys and driveways. I can leave him with markers, crayons or stickers, knowing he will only put them on paper. He won't go near tchotchkes in other people's homes. I can shower because I trust him with Hayden and know he'll come tell me if she spit-up or is crying. If I say, "No touch" at a store, he pretty much stands at attention and salutes me. I never would, but could leave him home alone and know I would only come back to his toys scattered around the house. He would never mess with the toilet paper or flush things... The kid is so good, he asks permission to dump his truck of 9 billion matchbox cars!

But when it comes to jumping, running or talking, the kid can't be stopped.

"Lower your voice, please."
"No running, Cole."
"Shhhhhhhhhhh...."
"Please don't jump, it's late."
"Please be quiet, Bub. Hayden is sleeping."

Does. Not. Matter.

He is a motor mouth and thinks he's a marathon runner and gymnast.









Is it because he's two? Does it stop when he's three? Please tell me it does. 48 days and counting!

ROAR!

Golden Anniversary

Back to the steps of El Cortez to eat cupcakes! So much has changed in the five years we've been married!





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2009

 

2008 - Cabo!











October 5, 2007 - Standing with a few of our favorite people

Feels like yesterday!

Fun with The J's

Yon, Ellen and Tessa came to San Diego!  They were in Ventura visiting family and came down for two days.  It was so great to see them - Cole certainly missed his Brooklyn buddy!  Judging by the last picture, he may even be in love!