Fall Fun!

We have been enjoying this beautiful fall weather and keeping busy. We took Audrey to her first Lakers game and she sat in her seat for about 20 minutes, then decided that we should show her around. We were happy that she watched the players warm up and the first 1/4 of the game. She was a little overwhelmed by the amount of people that were around and she kept clinging to me and saying "people." Her favorite part was getting a souvenir from the game. We took a photo of her and she was very pleased with her new purchase.

Dinner with Friends

We brought dinner over to our friend's house to welcome their newest addition, Paige. She is a beautiful little girl and it was so fun for Audrey to visit with the new baby and their son, Ty. Audrey and Ty were instant friends and they played great together. First they enjoyed some pizza, shared toys, looked at Halloween decorations and had some cookies for desert. It was a great visit and because the kids were having fun, us adults were able to enjoy our dinner and even hold a conversation. It is so nice to spend time with friends and we love those Tuminello's! We look forward to our next visit and Audrey is already asking us, "Where'd Ty go?" Here is a photo of their dinner together.

Dining Out

Going out to eat with an 18 month old is never dull. We make it a point to dine at kid-friendly places and bring plenty of entertainment with us for back up. Our ammo consists of books, crayons, wind up toys, and sometimes a ball. If I forget something, then I resort to plan B, which is allowing her to empty and refill the sugar holder. Each experience is completely different and not always pleasant, so we have to be prepared. I have included a photo of one of the good times at Rock Bottom downtown. We were so excited that she sat the entire meal and ate really well. Most of the time she eats a few bites and wants to get down and cruise the place. Usually Scott and I take turns walking around with her, while the other inhales their food. It's quite different from the old days when we could carry a conversation and we ate at a normal pace. Whenever I am out to diner with friends, I have to remind myself that I can eat slowly and enjoy my meal. Bon appetit!

Think Pink!

On Saturday we went to OktoberBreast in Encinitas, a great event to help fund a cure for breast cancer. Boobs on the Move is the team who puts the event together and I am a proud supporter. I participated in the 3 day walk when I was 5 1/2 months pregnant with Audrey and it was so fun to be a part of the team and spend time with these magnificent women. This was Audrey's second year at the event and it was great because she could run around and play with the other kids. She enjoyed some pizza, a cake walk and some hoolahoop time. She was a little confused and wasn't sure what to do, but she was having fun. Her cousin Mila came with us and she had a great time and won a cake too. This was my 4th year at the OktoberBreast and it is always fun. We bid on an auction item for Audrey and we won, yeah! Here she is enjoying her new purchase.

Family Reunion

We recently took a trip to Grandma's house in Walnut to see Audrey's aunt Sandi, whom she had never met. It has been awhile since we have seen Sandi and it was great to introduce her to her niece. Audrey was happy to meet her, but she was enjoying the pool at the time, so it may not have come across that way. We had a nice visit and a big surprise when her Aunt Barbara and family arrived to surprise Sandi too. Audrey loves to spend time with her cousins and they are so sweet to her. We enjoyed some time with everyone and then it was time to head home to San Diego. We didn't get enough time with Sandi, so we drove up to Laguna 2 days later to meet her for lunch. We were so happy to get some more quality time with her and there was no swimming pool around to distract Audrey.