Another day, another photo

I love these boys... and my new camera!

2 1/2 years later... PART II

Jared and I had the opportunity this last weekend to get away! It was awesome, and totally necessary. There definitely were times I though, "We could have brought Nicholas!" but all in all it was quite refreshing to have some time to ourselves-- especially to sleep!

We left Saturday mid-morning for the beach in Santa Cruz, where we lounged for a while, and then strolled the Boardwalk. Its so much fun, I don't think I could ever get sick of that; plus, me and the beach are meant to be together. We didn't go on any rides this time, but enjoyed a few free rounds of pinball.

After the beach, we drove to San Jose and crashed at our hotel there. In a few short hours we crammed in 5 episodes of the show, "Friday Night Lights", that we are currently interested in.

After a good night sleep (waking up at nearly 9 am!) we went off to the Big Basin Redwoods National Park. It was a good drive, but worth the gas money. It was so beautiful and peaceful there, and the hike was pretty easy but also very fun. It is unfortunate its so far from us (almost 2 hrs.), but we would like to try and go back again! We took some fun pictures, but mostly enjoyed the quiet, largely undisturbed, nature around us.

2 1/2 years later...

...and we still got it!

Rough week

This...

and more of this... 7 days a week

adorable, right?

Nikko and I have been having a rough week. Its made even more difficult when I fall behind in my housework! Nikko has been a bit more demanding, even bossy, and wants to be held constantly. I, of course, cannot give in to his every whim, so have to suffer through the crying. Yuck. I'm hoping this phase is temporary and I haven't ruined him forever.

On a positive note, I will be dusting off my spandex and returning to the wonderful world of gymnastics... Olypmics 2012! Well, maybe not, but it sure is time to get back in shape, and why not have fun doing it? I've convinced an unsuspecting friend to do it with me. Consider yourself warned, anonymous friend, that I am super intense about my gymnastics!

my new look-- i call it "camera face"