Our picnic in the garden

Last Monday while we were driving to the zoo, Cameron said, "We never take picnics on Sundays anymore." I responded, "Well, it's been a little chilly and we usually go out for a picnic in the warmer months of the year (for San Diego) so that's why." But my response didn't stop Cameron from packing up our dinner (left-over homemade pizza from the night before) and sending us out the door on Sunday afternoon. He had a place in mind and he was determined to have a picnic. We had a lovely little dinner out on the grass without anyone around. We sat amongst the rose gardens that were recently pruned that looked sad and dead. But I found a little rose that decided to bud on it's own. And just like us, despite the chilly weather, it had come out to play. So thank you, Cameron, for setting us up on our little outing. Krew was fantastic with his baseball skills, hitting the baseball (and the tee!) and Cameron was the best coach to him. And once our toes and fingers were getting too cold to move, we decided it was best to pack up.

blossoms, museums, and trains at balboa park

Krew and I met cousins Trey and Ella to go see a few museums last week. What beautiful blossoms were all around Balboa Park! It truly looked like spring! We went to the Natural History museum where the kids looked at fossils and then went to the science museum where they played at the Kid City. Later, Krew and I wandered to the railroad museum where Krew was entranced by tiny trains and mini cities. Since I'm a lover of things miniature, it was adorable! I couldn't stop looking at these tiny towns! It was a really fun day.

Before I had kids, I would see mamas hanging out and playing with their kids during the day and long to have a little child and buddy to explore and experience new things with. And here I am, with my little buddy and it's seriously the best.

the weekend started on thursday...

 

 

We had such a fun play date with our friends! Lua and Krew play wonderfully together. We blew bubbles, played ball, and enjoyed the 72 degree weather on the grass. The moms chatted and caught up on life.

  

Krew started the weekend with one of his biggest messes yet. Our floors were covered in rice and beans. My fail at an attempt to be a fun mama while I was taking a shower. Krew thought I was a reaaally fun mama. ;) And then later he painted on our wall with red water color paints and emptied our piano bench that had tons of music in it. Krew is a pretty chill kid but by the end of the day, I was tired.

 

It was Cameron's birthday! Krew and were so excited to celebrate with him! We decorated our house and had a very fun celebratory lunch with him on his birthday. We over ordered and were left with a feast for 5, sang happy birthday, and blew out candles. Krew and I finished off the celebration at the playground while dad finished up work.

 

We went snowboarding! Cameron's request for his birthday was that I made arrangements for us to go snowboarding. It was fun to take a day-long date and play around all day! Thanks Cameron for choosing to do that for your birthday!

 

And we end the weekend with this little man who I can't resist!

Our weekend was definitely packed but so much fun. And now I get to unpack from snowboarding and clean up this crazy house from neglect. :) It was kind of an all-fun-no-work weekend.