Captain Rex

Noah's fascination with Star Wars continues. He is sort of into the Clone Wars (the library has first readers about this series) which upsets Jawsh because it's not the original. Anyway, we were at Toys R Us and even though I usually do not succumb to Noah's requests this costume was over 50% off. So, for 11 dollars, why not, right???

Pavilion of Wings (again)

It was time for our annual visit to The Pavilion of Wings. Like last year, Noah took charge of the camera and took many pictures of butterflies (and not the ground, his shoe, and his shadow like last time). He also identified different butterflies and the stages that they were in! He could work there as a volunteer! Micah, on the other hand, sat in the middle of the dirt path and played with the dirt. He also liked standing on the rocks and holding the signs. Now you might think, "oh Micah's just too young," but when I looked back at the blog archives, we took Noah at around this age and he did not exhibit the same behavior. I chalk it up to... they're just different! What will Micah really enjoy... spiders???

NHM

We took advantage of the Natural History Museum free day (the first Tuesday of every month). Noah and Micah had a great time at the Discovery Center. We also went upstairs to see the dinosaur fossils and as soon as Noah saw the teeth he said, "Mommy, that dinosaur eats kogi because it has sharp teeth and that one eats salad." Noah has a great memory, wouldn't you agree???

Bikes at the beach

We spent a few hours at Santa Monica Beach riding bikes and going to the play park. It was really crowded there today but a beautiful day nonetheless. When will we ride again???

Happy 4th!

This Independence Day was spent with family. My mom made kalbi, rib eye, and salmon and Jawsh played bartender (again) and made yummy blood orange mojitos for all to enjoy. Later in the evening, we watched the fire works in the backyard and my dad also lit a few. He was in a great mood dancing around the lights, holding Micah. Yup, Micah was not scared. But Noah was sitting in my mom's lap holding her hand over his eyes! Will he like the fireworks next year???

He did what?

I am beginning to think that my dad really loves Micah, not just loves but really loves. He bought a small inflatable pool for Micah. Now of course, Noah and Kaitlyn can enjoy it too... but it's really for a smaller kid. And if anyone knows my dad, he does not go to the store to buy things. As I was explaining to Jawsh, my dad's inner GPS takes him to only a few places: home, work, golf, LA, and occasionally Home Depot. So when I heard that he went to Wal-Mart and bought this I was shocked. As you can see on Micah's face.. he loves it. What will my dad buy next???

Gymboree (second time around)

We recently signed up Micah for play class at Gymboree. I take Micah to class while Noah is at summer camp. Micah enjoyed freeze dance and of course bubble time. Is this the beginning of enrichment classes for him???

Toy Story 3

The whole family came out for this event... Noah's first movie! Jawsh and I screened Toy Story 3 the weekend prior so he would know when to take Noah out for a bathroom break (Micah and I hung out at the mall while they watched the film). Noah had special treats like his Star Wars fruit snack and Honest Kids Fruit drink. Overall, Noah had a good time although he was scared at different points in the movie. What will he watch next???

Happy Shower Letitia

Today I spent a wonderful afternoon at Letitia's house at her baby shower. Yummy food, good company, and plenty of yellow gifts. But the gift giving would not be complete without her two loves: Prince and the Raiders. Jawsh made some onesies with the prints and I think Letitia was tickled by them. Everyone was making predictions about the gender of the baby so the question is... what will it be???

Long Beach Aquarium

Today we spent the morning at the Long Beach Aquarium, courtesy of Cousin Rebecca who sent us tickets that she won. Last time we went Micah was chilling in the Baby Bjorn watching Noah touch sharks and feed lorikeets, but today Micah got in on the action. He touched the sharks, helped Daddy feed a lorikeet, and he played in the splash zone. Noah had a great time as well... he followed directions and touched the animals with two fingers (here you see him petting the huge manta ray)! When will we head back???

Still life

The boys and I ventured to the California Science Center to check out the new wing, Ecosystems. We had a great time and somewhere between the kelp forest and the Discovery Room, it suddenly hit me how big they are. Noah's 3.5 years old and making connections about sea life, asking questions about nature, and exploring independently. Micah, 21 months, is fearless, climbing through tubes, running after Noah, and he didn't need his stroller! Towards the end of the trip, we went outside to an art space and Noah wanted to draw. He told me he was going to draw a ladybug (little did I know he had a figurine he grabbed from a station) and he proceeded to draw it and then he signed his art. Noah's first still life drawing (the yellow streak is from Micah's marker). What will he make next???

Summer Camp

Noah is signed up for summer camp at MarVista Park. He has eight friends from his preschool that are also there, so he is really having a nice time. Today they learned about lady bugs! He got to paint one (but he calls it a Star Wars spaceship) and he actually got to take some live ones home (but we let them go in the garden). What will he do next???

Micah's way

There's no wrong way to eat ice cream, right???

Happy Father's Day

This year we celebrated Father's Day at Grandpa's house. Uncle Zach, Uncle Jay, and Kyer were also there hanging out and watching the boys play. We had a nice dinner and some yummy desserts. I think that Jawsh is the BEST father to Noah and Micah, hands down! What will we do next year???

Go Torea!

Noah and Micah are sporting their Red Devil shirts in honor of South Korea's match against Greece. Noah yells, "Go Torea!" When will he get that "k" sound down???

Happy Birthday Aunt Michelle!

Today we celebrated Aunt Michelle's birthday. We had a nice time at Buca di Beppo with all her family and friends. Wonder what she wished for???

Vote!

It was a very long day today. My class had a fieldtrip to Exposition Park and then I had to pick up Noah from Michael's house and Micah from daycare. Then we drove to the senior center so I could vote and found out that they moved the location to Brentwood! Noah was not a happy camper and Micah wanted to be held... it was quite a sight to see me voting with a toddler close to tears and a baby on my hip. After tracking down the new polling place, and dragging Noah and Micah along for the ride, there was no way I could find the energy to make dinner. We ordered pizza from CPK and finally got home around 6:30 PM. It was a long day and to all those people who did not vote, you have no excuse! How else will we change the world???

Me, Myself, and I

Today I had an early dinner by myself. Noah was spending time with my sister, Micah was in daycare, and Jawsh was at work. It's been a while since I've been just by myself. I didn't have to cut anyone else's food, I didn't have to wipe mouths, entertain at the table, nothing. It was weird. I enjoyed my salad, in peace, and when I picked up Micah from daycare, I was rejuvenated and of course, happy to see him. When will I make a date with me again???

On a blog

We made it on the B&G Photography blog: http://www.bandgphotography.com/blog/ What do you think of the pictures???

Oh Micah!

Micah continues to get into all sorts of mischief! I set some rice on a plate to cool and the next thing I know, Micah has climbed his high chair and consumed the rice. He was trying to clear his area by throwing it on the floor, but the evidence is all over his face! Oh Micah... when will you learn???