February

I can't believe it's been a month since I put some pictures up on this thing. Since the last blog, Wallace has celebrated 6 months of life, we entered the month of love, Lent began, and we've spent a lot of time outdoors. We had a couple weeks of great rain. We love rain. The sound, the smell, keeping the windows open, driving in it, playing a card game at a coffee shop and watching the rain fall out the window. We like rain. It's also been hot. Like summer. This week in southern california it was in the 80's. We like this too.

Wallace is getting big. He's gaining weight and I think I see a double chin. Rian and I are loving this new stage of life. I love being home with Wallace each day. Rian loves when, after walking through the door after work, Wallace cranks his head looking all over for him and at the sight of his dad, gives huge smiles and throws his arms and legs around in delight.

Here are some moments we've captured these last few weeks.

Saturday mornings in bed look like this.

Wallace in a silly mood.

It's nice to have a little yard for playing. Gypsy can be seen here chewing her favorite toy bat. Wallace enjoys the company and I can watch from the kitchen while doing dishes.

Sometimes Wally would rather play with Gypsy and grabs her as she walks by.

We did another hike. This time with Colby and his dog Miles. Gypsy and Miles LOVE each other. It's great fun. Here's Wallace in the backpack.

Lazy animals.

We went to Knott's Berry Farm for our Valentine's date and had an absolute blast. They have so many new crazy rides since we've been there. This is one of the only pics we got. Flattering, I know.

This is lunch today at the beach. We've got this half tent that says "Erects in seconds". First of all, why say that? Secondly, let me tell you, it took more than seconds to get that thing put together. Rian met us and brought Ho Sum for lunch. Yum.