August

In the last week... Wallace began swim lessons, Skyler is sitting up by herself, Gypsy had ear surgery, Rian got a tattoo, Wallace caught a summer cold (and coughed so hard he threw up all over me. And the couch. And Skyler's foot.), Skyler began eating real food, and I... well I don't know what I did. I took care of everyone. Actually, I also read through all the Twilight books, got to go off on my own a couple nights to get a massage, do some errands, grocery shop (alone!), meet some friends, etc. I've been well taken care of too. Beyond this week, here are some pics from the month of August.

Rian, Dave and Colby went to watch the Dodgers beat Atlanta ("In dramatic fashion", Rian says, "with Andre Ethier, Meg's crush, belting a 3-run walkoff homer!")

My mom with her 2 favorite grandkids.

Me and my sweet baby after a bath.

At our ex-neighbors house (they moved a year ago) Wallace LOVED playing dress-up with Dustin and Brandon's halloween clothes. He came out as a cowboy, pirate, and army lieutenant. And then he went and helped himself to a banana in their kitchen.

She loved this bite.

We watched Molly Jenson play at a house concert in Santa Ana.

"Faithful" in Japanese.

Rian's Tuesday night summer softball team.

Wally & Ethan

The cheering squad.

Skyler sitting up (yes, like a monkey).

Paradise Point 2009

This weekend was our annual Wallace Family trip to San Diego with Mimi, all my Aunts and Uncles, my cousins and all their kids. Wallace had a blast playing with all his second cousins and having constant access to the sand and bay. This year everyone was able to be there except for my sister and brother-in-law... who are on a trip to Egypt and Croatia. They were super bummed to miss out. Rian and I love this weekend and look forward to it each year. We're so fortunate to be part of this big family who loves tradition and spending time together. Until next time...

Jack taking Wally and Spencer for a ride.



Wally, Will, Spencer, Kate, Blake and Jack around the kids table.

Wally and Will.

Aunt Carol

Will Parsons digging a hole.

Mimi and all the aunts with the bungalows in the background.


Scott swimming with Wally.




Dance party after the sun goes down.


Jack loving on Skyler.

Skyler attracting a crowd: Evy, Spencer, Kate & Zoey

Wallace turns TWO!

Rian took Wednesday off and we took Wallace to the San Diego Zoo for his second birthday.

The next night we had family over to celebrate.
Zpizza for dinner.

Waiting for his Mickey cake to make its appearance.

Blowing out the candle.


Grandpa and Skye.

Wallace was a little sticky after dessert... so we threw him in the pool.

Poppa showing Wallace how to set up his new Tool Bench.

A picnic table from Aunt Lo & Uncle Bumble.

His first bike.

Serious Catch-Up

Wallace & Liv at the park.

Life Group bonfire at Balboa.




Large dog at a friends house.

Sunday at the bay.

Lauren & Brian's new house in Hollywood.



I tried to get everyone to look at the camera.


Skyler update... She loves her hands.

She loves her feet.

She loves using the middle finger.

She loves sitting in the Bumbo.

Wally likes to read to Skye before bed.