Red

Check out this curl pattern! Such a beautiful sight. I always had a hunch I'd have a curly red head even in the womb, I knew. I'm in love with the red, though I won't lie, it haunted me for 9 months. The doctor calls him 'red' and I'm liking that nickname.

Halloween

We had a great Halloween. Nixon wanted to be a big boy and walk car to car at trunk or treat. I almost died as he went right up to every candy holder with his bag on arm, and demanding candy. So big & so cute. Halloween night we partied with family at the Gillie's and went trick or treating. He pooped out early, but I'd say it was a very successful first Halloween for this guy. Maybe we will be exciting and dress up with him next year, we do get into it. As you can see from last year. I can't believe already one year ago I was anticipating this boy in my arms.

No thanks

Nixon wanted nothing to do with this new hat I bought him! He was so cute I had to snap a few shots before he ripped it off.

It's here

You did it San Clemente! Now I can stay here forever. Target is finally here! Oh it's a beauty. No more 20 minute hauls north, and no more stinky sticky Walmart, Yahoo!

I love these two boys. The look on both their faces when they see each other for the first time at 6:00 every night is priceless. It usually then leads into something like this...

Addicting

Pinterest.com, ever heard of it? Maybe I'm the last to. But I LOVE it! So many cool things to check out and as my brother in law put it.. it's for girls who have way too much time on their hands. Not that with a baby I have that luxury, but every chance I get I'm on it, it's SO COOL! Check it out. Sign up. Type in anything you are interested in and BAM you get a million ideas. Sweet!

This is a photo I found on there of how I am cutting my hair. Yippee!

27th

Happy Birthday to this fine fellow. (The bigger one) I love you Chris Aaron. You make life complete!

I could NOT stop laughing when we took these photos last night. Maybe it's that Nixon would scratch our backs & try to hold onto our shirts while riding, maybe it was the age 3+ helmet that fit his noggin, maybe it's because I can hardly make a turn on a bike now without feeling like I'm going to tip over, I dono, but everything about this was hysterical to me. Bubs... your growing up real fast.

Yum!

Today is beautiful! Nixon and I were up early and had a great run along the beach trail. There's something spectacular about being up early running along the beach.. ocean breeze, crashing waves, my sweet baby babbling. So peaceful. I love where I live. It's incredible. Also I made up some homemade granola, you have to try! It's delicious and my new favorite snack.

Homemade Granola
recipe from (inthelittleredhouse.blogspot)

add to large bowl:

4 cups oats

2 cups puffed wheat (unsweetened)

1 cup unsweetened coconut

1 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup ground flax seed

1/4 cup wheat germ

3/4 c pure maple syrup (not the fake stuff)

1/3 c olive oil

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

mix until well coated.

Spread out onto two lined baking sheets, and bake at 300° for 30-45°, until oats are browned and crispy.
Make sure to rotate the pans and give them a few good shakes during the baking process.

yum.

enjoy!

Dreaming

So my birthday is next month and I'm dreaming of this...


and this...


I want lovely pictures of my family and good documentation of our awesome lives. If only Santa came twice a year.

Love

This little man could not be any more perfect! I love every single thing about him. I love waking up in the morning knowing he's waiting for me right around the corner. I love how he kicks and grins ear to ear when I sneak in his room, and he catches my face. I love that when he eats he pounds his fist to say more. I love that he is finally sitting up! I love his 3 little teeth.. with two more poking through. I love his constant babble of "dadda dadda." (Dadda is pretty rad so I'm not complaining) I love when he falls asleep on my shoulder and every daily care disappears. I love that he cracks up all the time! He makes me laugh all day long. I love how HAPPY he is. Happy 8 months to my Nixon!

9 days...

Nix and I will be here for the next 9 days... I can't wait.




Daddy... We already miss you.

Doable?

So a couple weeks ago I signed up and got in to run the St. George Marathon on October 1. Wahoo! I'm physced!! Then another challenge presented itself. I wanted to qualify to run Boston in April. St. George is just 11 days shy of the cut off for Boston's registration which is Sept 20. Dang. What now? After searching for another race around here, I had to settle for the Logan marathon, September 17. To qualify for Boston I have to run a speedy 3:40. 2 marathons in 2 weeks and a ticket to Boston, we'll see...


Then maybe I will look and feel a little something like this...

If you have given up on me blogging, I understand.

I am just loving these pictures I got uploaded of Nixon. He is already 6 1/2 months! This past month he's gotten 2 big chompers, started eating baby food, loves rolling around the house, and squeals & talks all day long. We call him happy boy. I mean, look at that face.

cinco meses

Nixon turned 5 months this week! He is the biggest lover of all. Check out this cute little face we are so in love with.

Brooklyn

My sister in law Rachel had her little baby girl on Wednesday! We are so excited to welcome little Brooklyn Ray to the family! She is such a beautiful baby and I couldn't be more excited about another niece!!!





Proud Aunt and Uncle

Leo Carillo

Over the weekend my little sister, Missy was here and we decided to take her to Leo Carillo in the van for a little camping trip. Still not sure what she really thinks of the Westfalia, but we had a great time. I have to throw in there that Chris the night before decided to build a baby crib that perfectly into the van for Nixon. He made it out of pvc pipe and sewed a full lining and cover for it, in one night! If he thinks something up he can create, its amazing. Our friends, Kate Pehrson met us up there with their 3 kids ;) I think Nixon really enjoyed his first camp out and we really had a blast.

circus vargas

We went to the circus with the family for St. Patrick's Day. It was totally awesome!

4 months

Nixon, (aka Shark/Shark Bait Hoogalaga/Prickle Pants), is 4 months today!! He is PERFECT! I love my days with him. He talks/sings ALL DAY long. He definately has a big personality and he really keeps us laughing. He is 14.8 lbs and 2ft 2in :) I don't know why but I crack up when the doctor says he's two feet. Funny to hear. He is a one big ball of love. I was also told at the appt to let him CRY it out at night now instead of the 3-4 times a night I wake up with him... so last night was our first shot. Pitiful. He cried for a whole hour before falling back asleep but then didn't wake again till morning! He made it 10pm-7am. YES! I'm getting my life back. The Doc said in 4 nights he should have it down and not wake up at all. She also informed me I should have done this 2 months ago, WHAT! Why did no one tell me. Anyway, I'm excited to say the least. I'm seeing the light that I've been waiting for. HA! Love little Nixon. MY little sunny boy. He looks like his daddy, but I'm starting to see me in him, YES :)

Grown Up

Check me out. I now surf the web and enjoy a good seat in the bumbo.

smiles

Everybody bounce

Turning 3 months for Nixon was Big. He has upgraded from the floor to the bouncie seat. Wahoo!

far too long....

No post in 2 months? Are you kidding? Nixon will already be 3 months tomorrow! He has been SO much fun! He now smiles, laughs, rolls, coos and caas. He will fully have a conversation with you nowadays, I love it. These have been the happiest and most fulfilling months of my life. Love my little boy!



400 sq ft. 3 people. No problem :)