Catching up

A little bit of what we've been up to these last few weeks: 

Play dates at the park by the lake. It's my favorite park here in Irvine. It may not be the biggest, but it has the prettiest surroundings!

Playing with cousins and eating lots of Cafe Rio (that's nothing new).

Wrestling with Daddy. This happens every night, and I finally snapped some pictures. Luke is in love with his Dad. You should see him when Ben comes home from work. He jumps, runs in circles, laughs, squeals. I'll have to get it on video sometime. It's darling.

We've been playing outdoors quite a bit (until it got cold). Here's Luke playing peek-a-boo behind the sliding door.

We went to the BYU Men's Volleyball Game at UCI. They had a great win, actually two great wins. We just went to the Friday game. Luke had a ball watching them play and clapped every time the crowd clapped and cheered.

Bundled up for some walks. It got really cold, really fast over here in Irvine. But it's a nice change. And the only reason why I like it is because I know it won't be long until it's warm again!

I've been playing classical music lately and Luke seems to enjoy it. One day he grabbed his blanket and plopped right on his belly next to me by the computer. Within minutes he was asleep. First time he's ever fallen asleep by himself on the ground like that.

Saturday I went to my good friend Sara's baby shower. Can't believe I didn't get a picture of her. She looks amazing and you would never believe she is due in three weeks. We are so excited to meet her little girl! 

After the game we went to a soccer game! Let me introduce the Solomon Family. My mom has been dating Kent for over a year. He is awesome, to say the least, and we love him. He has a daughter, Kiana, who is 11 and a son, Kennedy, who is 15. We watched Kiana play at her soccer game. They won! It was so fun to watch them. I was desperate to run onto the field and start playing! Oh how I miss soccer. 

This princess turned 29, again. We enjoyed lunch with her on Friday and dinner with her on her actual birthday, Saturday the 21st.

And things we've done or been up to that aren't pictured:
Had a date night at the Newport Beach Temple.
Started gardening.
Spent time with family watching football at my Dad's.
Celebrated Sam's 16th birthday, twice.
Got dinner with some good friends Steven and Lorraine.

Got gym passes (woohoo!).
Started searching for cars (another woohoo!).
Lots of crocheting.
Birthday party planning.
Work, church, friends, family, and all the in-between.
Oh, and loving every second with my boys.
Life is beautiful!