Annual Friend's Easter

Another great game!

Grandma and Pops came up to cheer Connor on during his 2nd Tball game. He beamed with pride and was so excited they were there! We're really enjoying baseball season!

Weekend in Monterey

We had a quick, but wonderful weekend trip to Monterey. Mom was housesitting for a friend, so we left after Connor's Tball game late Saturday evening and drove there. Sunday was filled with fun at the aquarium and then at Dennis the Menace Park. Monday morning, we headed to the beach, and then drove home.  Although it was short, we had a lot of fun and the kids loved getting time with Mimi!

It's Tball Time!

Tball has officially started. Michael is the coach, along with a good friend of our's Mike Barriero (John's dad). So far, we've got a great team and our first game went great. Tons of parents and families came out to support the boys. It was REALLY special to see Michael coach. He is so natural with the boys. His positivity and love for baseball really shows. So many of the players have already bonded with Michael, wanting to give him hugs and high fives. Its very, very cool to see. Connor was a stud and seemed to enjoy every minute of the game. He batted well and made a great catch/throw to 1st base as well! So fun to watch him develop a love for baseball!

Spring Photos

Our Superman!

Just thought I'd blog about this because it brought tears to my eyes and I don't ever want to forget it. Today, I got a text from Connor's preschool teacher, Ms. Robyn. It said, "Hi Megan. In case we are busy at pickup time I just had to tell you how totally impressed I am with Connor! He continues to amaze us with his good manners, consideration for his friends, and his intelligence! :) Truly a joy to have him here!"

And, yesterday, I got a text from a friend whose son attends daycare with Connor. She said, "I wanted to tell you what a sweet boy you have (though I'm sure you know). H was having a meltdown this morning because he forgot his sharing and Connor so sweetly offered him a sticker to cheer him up. He's such a sweet giving boy!"

Could a mom be prouder? This boy is truly a blessing!

Some pics from the last few weeks...

Poor quality picture, but the moment was priceless! These kids absolutely adore each other! Such a happy moment for a parent!

Maddie's 1st time on a trampoline at Lilliana's birthday party. Connor was so sweet and made her laugh so much!

Madeline is often unloading the kid's cupboard and climbing in. Connor sometimes joins her too!

Enjoying the sunshine at the park. Maddie LOVED the slide and Connor always wanted to catch her!

CJ and Mandy came over for dinner. It's so fun to see the cousins together!

Happy Valentine's Day

Things I don't want to forget...

I feel like everyday, something happens, usually something Connor says or does, that I tell myself, "Write that down so you don't forget it!" Since this blog sort of serves as my photo album and journal all in one, I thought this might be a good place to jot some of the more recent things down.

Here it goes:

This one has happened frequently actually, and it just melts my heart. Out of the blue, Connor will come up to Maddie, kiss her on her forehead, and whisper, "I love you baby girl. You are my sister and I will love you forever."

Driving in the car on the way to the snow, Connor, with a quizzical look on his face, out of the blue asks, "Does God fart?"

Michael: "Connor, you need to wear underwear to bed tonight."
Connor: "Wrrrrrong Again!"

Connor has been saying this to many of us: "I love you to Disneyland and back a hundred times."

After asking Connor to clean up his toys, he sighed heavily and exclaimed, "O.M.G. Mommy!" Yikes, 4 going on 14 I guess!

In the loft, Michael was telling Connor to pick up his toys. Connor then said, "I'm gonna call a gurgaly (what he calls grizzly bear) to come eat you up. He then proceeds to put his hand up to his ear like a phone and says, "Hi gurgaly bear, I need you to come eat him up!"

Connor: "Mal, does God pee?"
Mal: "I don't know, but I don't think so."
Connor with a worried expression on his face: "So I'm gonna have to hold it in Heaven?"

In preparation for Maddie's 1st birthday party, Connor said, "Don't worry Mommy, I'll clean up everything and make it look perfect!" He then proceeded to go all around the house, straightening things, pick up toys, dusting, etc. He is such a helpful guy!

One night, Connor was in bed and Michael and I were playing cards downstairs. He came to the top of the stairs and said, "Guys, every time you laugh, you wake me up. Please be quiet." Got scolded by our 4 year old!


Connor forgot to bring a show-and-tell item to preschool one day. When we picked him up, Ms. Robyn informed us that he didn't let that stand in his way and instead offered to do a magic trick for show-and-tell. He performed the "Disappearing Hand Trick" that he's practiced many times on us. Apparently his trick was the favorite of the group! I was so impressed with him... coming up with something cool that he could show off on the spur of the moment. I think that showed such originality and confidence!

Superbowl Sunday

This year, our team, the SF Forty Niners made it to the Super Bowl! We usually watch the game at a friend's house in Sacramento, but this year, since it was the 49ers playing, Michael wanted to watch the game with his parents. Dave and Jill hosted a very fun Superbowl party with family and delicious food. We had a great time! The only thing that could have made it better was if the 49ers actually won it. Oh well! Next year baby!

Good luck snuggles with Grandma Pre-Game

Pops with his 49er Fans!

Getting loves from the Great-Grandparents

The kids and I snuck away during the first half of the game to go visit Gigi! Maddie enjoyed exploring her apartment and Mary seemed to enjoy introducing some of her friends to the kids. 

Both kids sleeping soundly on the way home... exhausted from the cheering!