happenings

we've had a fun January so far... celebrated Vaughn's birthday with all of his little friends. they were so cute and played so well together! he loved his blue icing cupcakes... devoured the whole thing!



we visited daddy's work a few weeks ago. he has a new training room that he has been working hard on and wanted to show us! below he is teaching Vaughn all about the new laptops. :)



after that we went to Chipotle! Vaughn loved it, of course. he had a black bean and rice soft taco. perfect Vaughn food!
here he is just a happy baby boy. he loves to scream when he is excited! he has the best smile and it melts my heart every day!

Aunt Renee and Uncle Greg got Vaughn a wee ride for Christmas. he loved it so much he fell alseep on his first ride out! such a cutie pie!

we have had such amazing weather here. a few weeks ago it was in the 70's for several days! we love taking walks and playing in the sand at the beach. last week it rained, but this week the sun is back out. just a bit colder. I have to remember that it is January still... got too spoiled with the hint of spring! at least it's still on its way!

Happy One Year Vaughn Henry!

one year ago today, it was storming like crazy and we were at the hospital, holding our new little son in our arms. today, it rained all day and i was chasing our new little toddler all over the house! my, what a year! so many changes, smiles, laughs, tears, diapers, bottles, and tons of amazing experiences. i am so thankful for being able to see vaughn every single day of his life so far. if i didn't put him to bed, i was there when he woke up. he greets me every morning with a huge smile and jumping up and down in his crib, ready to start the day... lately it has been a bit earlier than i've wanted, but nonetheless, he is an amazing person who is growing up right before our eyes. my love for my beautiful son gets stronger and stronger every day.

the holidays flew by but we had a great time seeing friends and family, in kingsburg and in santa cruz. now its time to get back into daily life and start 2009. my new years resolution is to start cooking more and to get healthier, read a few more books and watch less tv. doesn't sound too hard... lets just hope for some motivation!

checking out new toys for christmas.

happy new year everyone! 2009 is going to be great!