Happy Valentines Day!

Last weekend we got to celebrate Valentines Day a little early at Grammie Mumu & Papa Mickey's house.  We had so much fun hanging out with the family, making little pizzas, and decorating cookies/cupcakes.  Hope you all have a great Valentines Day!

Newport

A couple of weeks ago we got to spend some time with family up in Newport.  We had so much fun spending time at the beach and just lounging around.  

Enjoying some kayak time with Papa Mickey.

Taking another ride with Dad.

Building a sandcastle with Uncle Dan and Cousin Braden.

Hmm.  Looks like they're burying more than just your feet this time.

Good thing it was low-tide.

Enjoying a frozen banana at the Fun Zone.

Beach Time!

I can't believe I forgot to post these pictures from Father's Day.  We had a wonderful day at the beach enjoying the sun, sand, surf, and a bunch of family.  It's become a tradition, one that we enjoy every year.  This year we were even blessed with perfect weather.

Playing in the sand with Papa Mickey and his Cousins, Brookie and Zoe.  Notice the big pile of sand in front of Caleb - his favorite thing to do in the sand is to have other people bury his feet, then he pretends they are monsters escaping from their slumber.  It's cute, but the kid can do it for HOURS.

Checking out the waves with Dad.

Weeeeee!

Ridin' the waves.

Catching some rays to get warm.

Enjoying some ice cream

Another great day at the beach!

Cousin Hayden Singing

So I get to brag about Caleb often!  Now it's time for me to brag about my nephew, Hayden.  He is 12 years old and sang at a talent show for his school recently, and surprised everyone with his amazing rendition of "Feeling Good."  I have to say that Jeff and I gathered around the computer to watch it and as soon as he started singing, both of our jaws completely dropped to the ground.  We had no idea just how good he is!

Anyway, check out Caleb's cousin and help us get this thing to go viral, and pass it on!

Pretend City

A couple of weeks ago we got to celebrate Cousin Danny turning 2 at Pretend City, which is (according to our family) the New Happiest place on Earth (Disneyland totally freaked Caleb out, and he was miserable the entire time we were there).  Pretend City was SOOOOOO cool.  It was exactly how it sounds - a miniature city where the kids (and maybe the adults) get to pretend to do all sorts of different things.  Caleb's favorite was the grocery store... Papa Mickey said it must be in his genes :)

Newport, Part 2

Last month we got to spend a great day at Newport Beach with Auntie Robyn, Uncle Bruce, and all the Cohen Cousins, Zach, Josh and Ben. We had so much fun, and are certainly missing summer at this stage in the school year.

Enjoying the sand with Cousin Zach.

Get me away from the scarey waves.

I love being at the beach with Mommy and Daddy!

Family time.

Now you see 'em (my feet).

Now you don't (wasn't crazy about the waves).

Caleb Island.

Monkey Boys.

Cousins.

Helping cousin Zach blow out his birthday candles.

Daddy holding up the sunset, trying to keep the day going.

Newport, Part 1

Every year Jeff's parents and the Mesirow clan take a vacation in Newport. They are always kind enough to let us join in the festivities and, maybe get a little R & R, too. It is always a good time for everyone. Here are some pictures of some of Caleb's favorite things at Newport!

Caleb, Braden and Dan creating a battle-zone for the army guys.

Figuring out his strategery.

Watching Kellen run in the water.

Kayaking with Papa

Buddies

Surfing with Daddy

Fishing

He's very serious about his fishing.

Maybe not :)

Padres vs. Whoever

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to go to a ball game with family. It was the Padres (of course) vs. some team in red. I don't think I watched a single play, but we had tons of fun.

Walking with Cousin Brooklyn

Hug Time

Playing Modified Baseball :) They came up with this on thier own.

Play ball!

Home Run!!!

Silly time in the sandbox

Taking some steps in the grass.

This is a great view from up here!

Auntie Shana's (LAST) Graduation!!!

A little while ago Auntie Shana graduated (for the final time) from her pediatric residency in dental school. That's right... she was crazy enough to get a POST-doctorite. Unfortunately, UCLA is holding her diploma hostage until she completes another month or so of work in the clinic. We're still very happy for her for completing a full decade of schooling to complete her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist!

Caleb said he was surfing :)

Auntie Shana and her Posse

Sisters!

And the Caleb photography begins...

Who the heck is this guy? Caleb must've liked his hair.