Toddlers Walk AND Talk

I'm amazed everyday by how much this little man grows. He is acting more and more like a toddler and I LOVE it. Since I graduated from SDSU I have continued my education with classes that both Curtis and I can enjoy. Through SDCCD, the local community college, I have been able to enjoy free classroom experiences with Curtis. This summer Curtis and I are taking Outdoor Classroom, where moms and kids age 1-2 years have 6 outdoor activities at different locations around San Diego County.

Although it takes all morning to get ready for each class and I'm ready for a break by the time I get there I think they are soo fun and worth every free penny.

This last time we got into the San Diego County Fair for free. We only stayed for three hours plus travel time but we had it jammed packed with fun.

We saw:

A Magic Show-
Curtis was more amazed by the haystacks we sat on while we ate our lunch.

A Turkey Stampede-
Where we learned about turkey's and watched them race. The blue team won.
And the Petting Zoo-
Where we talked about what sounds different animals make.

...like a pig...

...a lamb...

...and a cow.

Every time we go he learns something new. This last time.... well just watch:

That's my boy!

It's a Birthday Birthday, Birthday Graduation Celebration!!!!

If that title wasn't awesome enough wait 'til you hear about how awesome the actual celebrations were... totally awesome and perfect. In all of the celebrations of awesomeness Jeremy and I were pooped from... well without making the list too long, we will just say, Life. His parents were gracious enough to let us relax and enjoy Newport hotel style.

We had a great time with all of our festivities one of which was spent at the Orange County Swap Meet were Jeremy spent moments of his childhood.

Grandpa bought Curtis a hat with a sailboat on it,very fitting.

Curtis had a swimming marathon in the hotel pool with Grandma Sorensen. He spent a good hour in the water. Way to go guys!

Now Curtis just needs to learn how to splash water Not in his face.

Catch and Release

HOWDY Mr.- Long time no see.


I find Catch and Release a fitting title since I have quite a bit to catch up on and also the fact the my sister and I have been released from school and sent out into the wild world of work and motherhood, not to mention the fact that Julia has moved to the Mormon Mecca...sad. (Julia you will and already are missed.)

Well...Curtis is 1! And at every attempt to celebrate he has refused to fully participate. As parents we have finally said, "Let [him] eat cake." However, the only response we can get from him is a big frumpy turn of the head and a squirm to get away. After many celebratory outtings we have finally subsided to saying, "Let [Us] eat cake."

Although his first seven teeth haven't shown to be a sweet tooth, he himself is one big bundle of sweet delicious goodness. He loves smiling, waving, tilting his head and giving lip-smacks(which I interpret to be kisses). He is also very obedient, gentle, patient and introspective.

Like this film taken way after his bedtime: