Taking down Christmas

We were planning on taking stuff down after California vacation but ended up getting sick. I finally had the energy to attack the tree today. Here is my process: 1) take branches off while leaving lights on so Levi could enjoy. 2) As a strand was detached from tree I checked for broken lights and put a strand at a time away. 3) Then Andrew will box it up. I kinda like the look of little tree on tall base :)
And... after pooping through 3 diapers/outfits, this shirt rings true.

4 Months!

Levi had his 4 month Dr. visit today. He is 15 lbs. 4 oz. 27 inches long. And she wants him to start on a little food now as she says he shouldn't still be nursing 3x a night. Tonight is the first night to test the rice cereal. Wish me luck :)

California 4 - other cute shots

Here is my attempt to take a family picture om the fly with a tri-pod.

I like how this one turned out.

Levi's hat to match Grandpa's.

Levi's first train engine. :) A Christmas present from Grandma & Grandpa.

Toe to toe on a "Yard O' Popcorn."

California 3 - The Beach

Going to the beach is always a highlight for me. This time it was especially special as it was Levi's first beach experience.

This is the baby view from the sling. :)

"Nice wave," you might say. Actually, I was trying to take a picture of the sailing ship in the background. I was so excited when we spotted this because I was just sure they were filming a "Pirates" movie and that Johnny Depp was on board! That and that it really is a pirate ship. :) I have a thing for pirates.

I zoomed in and cropped so you could see what I saw.

Here is a nice tide pool shot from Andrew.

Notice you can see three of me in this shot? I thought it was neat.

Levi's first experience with sand between his toes. :)

California 2

We got to drive Stephen's car to a nice picnic spot one afternoon. We had a blast.

I could not stop taking photos of Andrew & Levi because they were so adorable!

My Great Aunt Bea was able to join us.

Here are a few cute "opening presents" photos.

Levi's First Zoo Trip.

While in California, we took Levi to the Santa Ana Zoo. It was neat because the animals housed there were injured animals that were being rehabilitated.
Grandma is telling Levi about the black swans.


And I just couldn't resist sharing these photos. While cooking, I tend to lay Levi down on the rug and give him something to play with.
When I turned back around, I found him like this: :)