"Daddy, Pool" and "Bye-Bye Balloon"

We stayed home from church this morning, because Tristan just got over his fever and rash that he got when he was at Sunday School last week, and we didn't want him getting sick again so soon ...

Drew and Kira slept in this morning, and so Tristan and I went to the grocery store for an urgent need for creamer so that we could make coffee. I must admit that I have fallen prey to the coffee addiction. And I've got to have my creamer to go with it. Silly me. Anyways, so we went to the store and a really nice employee gave Tristan a red balloon. It made his day. He was so excited to bring it home and show it to Daddy and Sissy. (More of the balloon story will continue later ...)

After nap, Drew took Tristan to the pool in the red wagon. This was another dream come true for such a little dude. Every day, Tristan asks for his daddy to take him to the pool. Shortly after they left, me and Kira decided to join them. We had fun splashing around, and it just so happens that Kira is a little fish and loves the water. Tristan was more fascinated with the drains in the pool, the water fountains by the bathrooms, and his excitement was over the "trip to the pool", not actually going into the pool.

We got back, and then Papi came over for the evening. We had an eventful dinner together with Kira trying real carrots for the first time (not pureed), and Tristan making silly faces. Then Tristan showed Papi his red balloon, and kept trying to take it outside. We told him that if he took the balloon outside, it would fly away. It seemed that was what Tristan wanted. So we went out and Tristan let the balloon go, much to his amusement, and we all watched it fly away. It's amazing how something so simple can be the highlight of the evening. We were all very entertained as we tried to keep our eyes on it as it headed toward Escondido ... to Boppa's house, we decided.

And now, the kids are in the bed, the house is quiet once again (except for the hum of the dishwasher), and I look back and realize what a wonderful day we had and what fun it was to have my dad over for dinner. Both kids adore him and it was great to have some quality time with him, telling stories, playing with Drew's new iphone, and sending balloons off to outer space. What a blessing it is to have family close by. Mom and girls, ya need to hurry home, you are all greatly missed!

Saturday

The kids and I walked around the lake early this morning and stopped by the park to play on the way home. We had lots of fun playing in the sand and running around the park. It's going to be a hot day today so it was good that we got some time outside in the cool of the morning. I have attached some pictures of the three of us this morning for your enjoyment! Tristan still has a rash all over, so it looks as though we'll be hybernating this weekend. So far Kira hasn't shown any signs of sickness, so it may be possible that this has passed her by!

We went out to lunch as a family today. All four of us! I think that would be a first. It was so much fun. The kids had a blast and so did we. It was a nice little outing on a hot Saturday afternoon. Then we went to Marshalls to find some work shirts for Drew (he's lost 32 lbs!), and it was so cute to watch Tristan helping his daddy find a good shirt. Tristan would look at the price tag and then touch the shirt to make sure it felt okay before giving Drew his approval. But then he found the electronics section and Tristan was in paradise. He takes after his father when it comes to gadgets and such! Kira and I were just there for moral support.

And now the kids are in bed, and the house is quiet, and I thank God for blessing us with a fun and relaxing day as a family.

Nature Walk

The kids and I went on our first nature walk together at Jacks Pond Park this afternoon. It was a riot! We had fun exploring the trails behind the park. Tristan led the way and me and Kira followed. It was so beautiful out and so refreshing to be in nature and looking at plants, trees, leaves, pine cones, and bugs. Drew is out getting buffalo wings with Scott tonight so we're home alone! Tristan just helped me put Kira to bed, and now him and I have time to play together. He just brought me his basket of books and a "tap tap tap" to my shoulder, so it looks like we'll be doing lots of reading tonight. Fun fun fun! "Here I come, Tristan" ... and I'm off. Until tomorrow ...

Welcome To My Blog

I've managed in the past the news updates of my wedding website, my kids' individual blogs, and facebook. But now I've decided it's time for my own train of thought and daily adventures to be written down for the pure enjoyment of the public.

This past week we have been in quarantine. Tristan had a high fever and now has broken out with a rash all over. Poor little guy. They say its just a viral infection (that he probably got from sunday school) that has to run its course, but it is contagious, so we are praying little Kira doesn't get it! He's been up all night the past 2 nights, but luckily Kira just slept right through it all ...

We've managed to find fun things to do in the house, like build forts with couch cushions, create a band with pots and pans and kitchen utensils, make coffee together, do laundry together, and watch The Wiggles over and over and over and over.

This morning we took a walk to the lake to feed the ducks and the birds and both Tristan and Kira loved it. Tristan also pointed out every drain, sprinkler, and landmark post as we walked around the lake. It's so cute seeing the things that fascinate him. As I am writing this, Tristan is trying to figure out how to take the doors off of his play kitchen and put them back on. And Kira is supposed to be napping, but I hear her singing and "baa-ing" like a sheep in her crib.

That's it for now, time to play. What a wonderful job I have!