New backyard fun.

Everyone seems to be enjoying the new backyard.

The green grass is soft.

The new ugg boots keep our feet warm.

So warm, that we don't feel the need to wear pants.

There is even a dirt trail for riding cars.

The view is beautiful.

We let Mommy know when we want to come inside.

Seriously Mom, let me in!

We are enjoying CA so far, especially our new backyard.

cousins

We made it to San Diego!  It was a rough trip, but we are here.  We got to spend a few days with the Agnews before we headed to CA which was a lot of fun.  Well, the first two days were fun, then Jonah and I got the stomach flu - which was anything but fun!  We also had bad news with Brody's van which broke down in Tennessee and needed a new engine.  Not a cheap fix.  In fact, the van is still in TN awaiting a shipment to Ohio where it will get a new engine.  Brody will have to fly to Ohio to then drive cross country again.  Yes, it's been fun.

Jonah is still having some stomach issues and doesn't seem to be tolerating dairy, so we are dealing with long nights as he has been throwing up each night still.  I am working on finding a pediatrician, but for now, I have decided to boycott milk until his stomach is strong enough to handle.  He seems to do fine with it during the day, just not at night - it's really strange.

Despite car troubles, stomach troubles and everything in between we are settled into our new home in CA.  The house is great, the neighborhood even better.  It is actually really good to be back.  I forgot how much I missed San Diego!  I promise to post some pictures of the new house soon, but for now, here are some cute pictures of Jonah with the Agnew girls!

Jonah and Lilly were fast friends.

trick or treat.

Jonah and I had a fun Halloween!  Brody's out of town, so we hung out with friends and made it to a few houses before we were all tuckered out.

We honored our military this year and decided to dress up like Uncle J. Agnew.  Jonah needs to get used to service men and women as we will be seeing a lot of them in the very military San Diego.  His love for planes also motivated me for the costume and he wore it well.

Here are some pictures of our fun night of dress up and candy munching!

We needed to do a good teeth brush before we indulged in lots of candy!

Major Agnew reporting for duty!

Jonah and Matthew - Jonah is soooo in love with Matthew, he is really going to miss him when we move:(

Cupcakes - the perfect appetizer to a night full of sugar!

A little pre-trick o treat game of pigskin.

The gang before we hit the streets!

See look at Jonah....he just loves Matthew!

First house!!!  And pretty much last house as the older kids can stay up late but my no-napping toddler needs to hit the sack early these days...

On to the next house....hope everyone had a sugary, sweet and spooky Halloween!

pumpkin parking lot (patch).

We have no "pumpkin patches" in Florida, or at least where we live, just the good ol'fashioned Church parking lots.

Jonah I stopped into one on our way home the other day.   He wasn't in the mood and it was impossible for me to get him to look at the camera...but here are the few I managed to take.

NYC

Well I am happy to report I survived a weekend without Jonah!  It was actually easier than I thought'd it be....well after the first few hours.  I cried my way through security and a little bit on the flight.  I arrived Friday evening into JFK with puffy eyes and a runny nose, but was determined to not think about it and have fun!  I did have a great weekend celebrating Meghan's birthday.   We shopped, ate amazing food, danced and laughed - a lot!  All in all a great re-charge of my Mommy batteries.

Brody had a great time with Jonah too.  He was really good about sending me pictures and video texts that it helped with my anxiety a lot.  Even though when I got home, Jonah's hair was a mess, the house looked like a tornado hit it, Jonah's pants were on backwards and he borderline had a black eye....they seemed to have fun!  He took him for bike rides, for smoothies, walks and even to the beach!  He had so much fun that when they picked me up at my gate in the airport, he didn't even seem to care I was home!  I have to say though, he has been Mr. clingy today!

I don't have pictures of NYC, but I will get some from Meghan soon and post a few of my trip! 

getaway.

I am leaving tomorrow for a weekend trip to NYC.  One of my best friends, Meghan, is turning 30 and we are all celebrating!  I am very excited to see all my JMU girls, but sad (and a bit terrified) to leave my boo boo.

Brody is Mr. Mom starting tomorrow at 12:30p.m.  Let's pray for him to have patience...and a lot of fun!!

I'll let you all know how Jonah does.  I'll be a crying mess at the airport when I have to say goodbye, I just hope Jonah isn't too :(

I am going to miss my boo boo baby so much!

love yourself.