A Trip to the Zoo

Since Daddy had a day off recently, we went to the local zoo.

 

Here is Nathanael and Mommy posing in front of the monkey statue.

Then, we sat on a frog.

…so silly.

Is this giant frog real, Mommy?

No? Okay, then I’ll run around it.

…watching a bird fly over our heads.

Seeing my son experience the things that God has created gives me such joy.

…saying “hi” to the camel.

Daddy points to a monkey!

And, so does Nathanael.

…looking at more animals. I think it was a bird.

Nathanael LOVES birds.

I love this picture of Nathanael’s monkey pack and the monkey in the cage!

…looking at the ostriches.

It is smiles like these that truly make my day.

 

Phone Pic Faves

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Presidents’ Day

2-17-14

A Little Bit of Christmas

Here are a few pictures we took during the Christmas season.

…enjoying a Christmas event at our church.

Nathanael at Casey’s birthday party.

…going for a walk on the morning of Christmas Eve.

…all dressed up for church later that evening.

…opening some presents on Christmas morning at our home.

Mommy and Daddy LOVED watching Nathanael open his gifts this year.

Nathanael with Grandpa Jay on Christmas morning.

…playing outside in this little house is one of Nathanael’s favorite things to do!

A sunny California Christmas means pool time with the cousins!

Nathanael’s grandparents from Michigan were out for the holidays too.

One day, we met Daddy for lunch and Nathanael and Grandpa Fred did some exploring.

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Jesus is ALWAYS the reason for the season.

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Disneyland for the Holidays

Back in November, we decided to go to Disneyland as a family.

After all, it is one of my favorite places!

Enchanted Tiki Room

Like my hat? It kept me super warm on this blistery day!

Mickey’s Toontown

Nathanael loves the little park inside Toontown.

There are so many fun things to crawl through!

Hi, Daddy!

…talking to Mommy.

Look who’s driving!?!?

Nathanael loves to explore.

…on Donald’s boat with Daddy.

Brrrr….

….having so much fun!

 

Phone Pic Faves

 

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11-23-13

Nathanael’s First Birthday

Wow! How is my son already a one year old?! He is my main squeeze, my little heart throb and my pride and joy. To celebrate all that he is to us, we threw a western roundup at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. We had an awesome time with family and friends. I’d say it was a success and a lot of fun!

Look at this awesome cake made by our friend, Cheryl!

It was so beautiful and yum, yum, yummy!

Nathanael’s “smash cake” made by Grandma.

Like the vintage cowboy? A gift from Grandma for the boy’s room!

A Cowboy’s Prayer

…cowboy grub!

….more cowboy grub!

…the healthy cowboy grub!

…western details.

Guests signed Nathanael’s first cowboy book: The Brave Cowboy.

Goodie Bags for the kids and bandanas for little cowboys and cowgirls!

…cowboy boots that were Daddy’s as a kid.

A Western Jumper!

…my creations!

We had a photo area with props for guests to take pictures “all gussied up” in western wear.

Cousin Micah fit right in! A cowboy at heart.

Bekah, Micah, Anna

The Nelsons

The kids with Great Aunt Becky

The kids with Grandma and Grandpa Huckabone

The birthday boy with Grandma and Grandpa De Jong.

We were grateful they could make it from Michigan to celebrate!

Nathanael, Mommy & Daddy

Watch out for us! We’re the law in these parts…

My handsome “pardner”!

Our friends, Dan and Cheryl, getting in the western spirit!

My dear friend, Amanda, and her beautiful little boy, Vincenzo.

The Belknaps

Sandy, Bryan and Amber

The Goodwyn Boys!

Grandpa being silly…or actually napping. Not sure.

Hank and Amy

Justin and Shalara

Kristen and Uncle Nathan

Nathanael liked coloring with the kids.

He also liked playing with the Lincoln Logs with Anna.

And, of course, boucing in the jumper with Bekah!

So much fun!

Happy!

Hi Uncle Nathan!

Pin the Tail on the Horse

He did pretty good for a one year old!

It was great to have our families all together.

Little cousin, Casey, getting some love from Grandpa and Grandma De Jong.

Nathanael was spoiled by all the presents he got!

…they just kept coming!

Books!

Cars!

Musical Instruments!

So many great gifts for a little boy!

Singing “Happy Birthday” to the big boy!

Birthday Cake!

Nathanael was not happy with the messy hands.

Get it off, Mommy!

…please.

Ah, now that’s better.

 

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate this little cowboy.

He is surely blessed by your love!!

 

Happy Birthday, Nathanael!

Birthday Party Day

11-9-13