Colorado Springs.

So I was brave enough to book a flight to Colorado to visit the Agnews.

Not so brave you might say?

Well I did it all alone!  Yes alone, with a 4 year old and a 18 month old.

I really thought Asher was going to be the traveling nightmare, I mean  he is on the go 24/7 and won't sit still for a minute let alone a 2 hour flight.

Asher was a champ.  He did pretty good on both flights, slept amazing at Aunt Jody's house and while he got into everything at her house, he was overall an ideal guest.

Jonah, my sweet Jonah, on the other hand turned out to be a traveler's worst fear.

He had meltdowns on each flight.  Note to self - GET THE DARN KID A WINDOW SEAT!!

And he slept horrible the whole time.

 

BUT BUT BUT - we had a GREAT time.

It was so fun watching everyone play together and get to visit with my mom and sister.

Pain to get there - worth the effort!

 

 

These three got along beautifully!!  Jonah and Isabelle are kindred spirits I think.  These two would get into lots of trouble if they lived closer.  And my sweet Lilly is  just so precious and good natured.

 

Mimi with all her kids!

 

Jonah and Lilly really got into Putt Putt.  Isabelle wanted nothing to do with it!

 

Uncle J took the boys up to the Academy and both were so excited to see the planes.

 

Maybe a future cadet?

 

These two loves were my favorite.  At just 3 days apart it was so cute to watch them interact.  I wish we lived closer so they could really grow up together, but we will all do our best to get together a few times a year.  The Agnews might need to charter a plane with their growing broad, but we'll make it happen somehow!



Pop Pop.

I am a tad bit late on this post.

Ok so I haven't posted anything in over a month (sorry Grandma).

 

Over Spring Break my dad got to come and visit.

We had a really fun time!  He got to paddleboard everyday, check out the sales at the local surf shops and hang out with his two crazy grandsons.  I think he had a great time, I know my boys loved having him here!

 

 

We went to the beach for dinner one night and it was so fun!  Grilled hotdogs, flew kites and got really sandy.

 

My heart.

 

We've had a few super HOT days here in Cardiff, so I decided I better break out the muscle tees.

 

Chasing bubbles on the beach with Pop Pop.  Love this picture.  So happy my boys get to play and have fun with my dad.  Watching them fills me with such joy.



Morning paddle.

 

Proper equipment - check.

 

A boost to get started - check.

 

 

Calm water - check.

 

Fast learner - check.

 

Happy kid - check.

 

Life's a playground.

Especially when you are a boy.

 

 

 

Anything with wheels is a chance to go fast.

 

Anything with water is a chance to get wet.

Puddles, pools, baths, oceans.

 

 

 

Life's a playground if you're a Welte boy.

Wear a helmet.

Summer already?

Ok East Coasters - don't hate!

Spring is just 4 days away, yet San Diego has already hit summer, or at least it has felt that way.

The sun is out.  And I mean out.  85 degree beach days are a regular occurance around these parts these days.  I will take it.  I will gladly take it.

 

We have enjoyed being outside a lot.

I am getting a nice farmer's tan.

Jonah got a new short haircut.

Asher's pale baby skin has a tint of golden brown now.

Summer in March is fine with me.

 

 

Asher cruising the Zoo.  He LOVES the zoo.  He screams at the monkeys and howls at the fish.  Maybe he should move in?

 

Another Zoo lover.  His favorites are the snakes and polar bears.

 

Brotherly love.

 

This kid.  My 16 month old daredevil can ride a scooter.  Maybe it's from watching Jonah, maybe he's just super talented?  But he can ride like a pro already.

 

July or March?

 

Picked this gem up on the side of the road.  Yep, that's right.  A free sandboat!!  Don't worry I put in fresh sand.  The kids and I mean all the kids, neighbors from everywhere, love the sandboat.

 

My sweet sweet boy.  His "bowl" as he called it is gone.  No more long baby locks.  He got himself a big boy haircut.

 

Aunt Vicky got to visit!  We had a great time playing at the beach and swimming!  Wish she could have stayed longer.

 

The kid turned 4.  My baby turned 4!!!!  Here he is at all his birthdays from birth to present.  Ugh it happened way too fast for this mom.

 

In other news:

Jonah has graduated from the Pike Swim class and is now in the Eels.  He can swim all by himself!!

 

Asher still only has like 7 teeth.  Seriously, I am starting to wonder???

 

Asher is addicted to cookies.  If he sees one watch out.

 

Jonah got a bike for his birthday and rides like a champ (with training wheels).

 

Asher says lots of words now, but my favorite thing he says is Thank You or tank you.

 

Jonah is mr. popular at school.  As soon as he arrives in the morning, all the kids run to him.

 

 

I love my kids.  I am sitting here typing this with yogurt smeared on my pants, my hair is a mess and I am pretty sure it has a streak of diaper rash cream in it, and I am exhausted to the bone, but I am happy and so are my boys.

 

 

 



catch up

I thought today - yikes I haven't updated the blog in a while. (sorry Grandma)

A month to be exact.

So here is a catch-up of sorts.

Not too much has changed. 

We continue with our weekly routines of preschool, swim-lessons, scootering, naps, tantrums, repeat?

Jonah's 4th birthday is tomorrow!  Yikes, hope I don't cry.

We had his party yesterday - super hero themed, pics below.

 

The party was originally going to be at the park, but it was a rainy day so we opted to have it at our house.  It was a bit tight with all the crazied 4 year olds running around our tiny house, but I think everyone (especially Jonah) had a great time!

 

Jonah likes to fold laundry!  Score for mom!  He will only fold the boy clothes, but if all I have to do is fold my own, then hey I can handle that!

 

My sweet Ash.  Still sweet, but is now 100% boy and 100% CRAZY.  You have to watch him like a hawk because 99% of the time he is doing something he shouldn't be.

 

Country days at school.  Jonah loves preschool.  He continues to do really well in a school setting.

 

That's my boy, writing his own name on all his valentines.  Go Jonah!

 

Ok so a small photo dump.  I guess I haven't been the best at pics lately.  I will try to be better!  This blog is supposed to be for family and friends near and far, but I know when Jonah drives off after he gets his license or Asher starts middle school, I will be crying like a baby reading these old posts and for that I must be better.  More updates, more pictures, more memories!



Ready for summer.

It's February now, which means most everyone in the country is ready for summer. 

Even though we live in SoCal paradise, we are ready too.

It's been a bit chilly lately (in the 60s) - what that's cold.

We attended a paddleboard race a few weekends ago and it really put me in the mood to break out

the beach chairs and umbrellas.  I want warm sun and tanned skin!

 

 

Jonah paddleboarding the bay with his friend Ember.

 

The boys at the race.

 

 

New beach chair / tent set-up.  We are ready!!

 

I guess we have a few more months to go.