Fire, Fire, Fire!

Our boy and his love/obsession for fire trucks, firefighters, and hoses!! He just cannot get enough . He can see and hear a fire tuck siren before anyone else, sees firefighters everywhere we go and has to go say "hi", he puts out pretend fires throughout out house on a day to day basis, calls our dog, Shilo, his fire dog, and insists he is a fireman.

What better place to take Fireman Landon to, than the Hall of Flames. He was very serious amongst all of the retired fire trucks, aware of their importance and appreciating every detail.

Landon's new Fire Station.....

"I do myself!"

The 3 famous toddler words, "I do myself", are in full force in our house. We hear them more and more everyday as Landon's independence grows. With that said, we are going on celebrating 3 weeks of Landon being potty trained....determined to have his privacy to go potty, he insists on "I do myself"!

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At Landon's request to visit the beach, we headed to San Diego for a long weekend to enjoy the city's attractions. Planning on a little "Whatever, Whenever" at The W (or any other hotel for that matter), please let me know if you would like to hear our disgusting tail. In their defense, The W management did rectify the situation and vacay went off without a hitch!

The summer weather was perfect for a lazy day in November of lying on the beach. Of course, we ate well, slept like babies, relaxed, and wished for more!

Our little beach bum!




Dining at The W, after a hard day of ....lying on the beach!


The highlight of Z Trip...Sea World


Who needs a stroller when you have a mama!




Gliding over the bay in the Bayside Skyride...not a care in the world!


Lan has a love for spicy Mexican cuisine. A boy after our own hearts!


Late nights roaming the beach at The Del


These waters seems much calmer after seeing what Sea World has to offer.


Candy before breakfast....only on vacation!


Something about that salty air that instantly relaxes us.


Who forgot to tell us we own a yacht?!

Halloween Weekend!!

A full weekend of Halloween and it is safe to say we got our fix of this holiday....time for the next one! Two nights of trick-or-treating, 2 costume changes, pumpkin patch, a neighborhood block party, and still managed to squeeze in a couples date night with our friends, Clint and Lindsey!

Fireman Landon spent less than 5 minutes in his costume.


Much more fun to collect candy in your hat!


A real family pic.... eyes closed, trying to get Landon's hand out of his nose, all while we are cracking up!


Mama's Boy!!


Hunting for the best pumpkin




Hold my hand and follow me.....




Trick-or-treating was a blast this year, as Lan knocked on each door, rang the bell, and said "It's Me!".

Hope everyone had safe and happy hauntings this year!!!

Fall Spirit: Part 2

A surprising Sunday off of work for me quickly became a celebration with home fall festivities!!


Carving station....



My boys getting their creative vibes going for their jack-o-lantern creations!



Pumpkin coloring/carving


Z Chefs' fall evening menu: grilled sirloin and shrimp, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh green salad, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Alfresco!

16 Candles

Bitter-sweet 16....my little brother Tanner aged a little more this week! Bittersweet for those of us around my sweet bro that see how fast time has gone and how he has surpassed being a boy and quickly becoming a man. Sixteen years ago you came into my life, such a surprise and such a delight! I have many snapshot memories of you being a tiny infant with your cone shaped head, our 1 st Christmas together, babysitting you when I was in high school.....you are a wonderful, strong, and talented young man! Happy Birthday Tanner, hope all your wishes come true!

Tanner's Crew.....
My Dad and Claudia threw Tanner a surprise party, with the help of his friends!


My baby sis, Bella, and I


Surprise!!!


Make a wish! (Tanner and our Dad)

Bobby Fan!!

I am a huge foody follower to my favorite chefs. I am addicted to his shows, anxious to eat at one of his restaurants next summer, when we head to NYC for vacay, and can nearly recite his biography.....I am a Bobby Flay groupie!

I was so excited to hear Bobby was promoting his newest cookbook at Kierland Commons. My wonderful husband purchased his book the night before and he and Landon braved the crowds , while I was at work. Unfortunately, Bobby's fan club had saturated Kierland and the wait was estimated to be approximately 4 1/2 hours for an autograph. Four hours can be an eternity with a toddler, he braved the line for as long as they could, but had to throw in the towel. To my our rescue, my mother and father-in-law offered to wait in the line for my much needed signature!!! Slightly jealous that Scot was able to be there for Bobby's Q and A session, Pop and Mom (my in-laws) met and got a photo op with one of my cooking idols!

Where a kid can be a kid!

The Children's Art Museum is a household favorite excursion. The museum grows with Landon an Landon grows with the museum. We are guaranteed to have a blast when we go! We introduced our fav place to Landon's BFF, Carson, and his mom, Lindsey. We were so excited to show to take them room to room.....

Our morning, turned into afternoon, and time quickly got away from us....


"Look Mom, I made it fly!"


"I need this!"


Taking turns at the check-out counter!


Artists at work


Hiding in their fort!


"Catch me if you can!"


Sweet boys!!