Catalina

So, I would say this blog is 99% about our kids...there might be a picture of Dave and I here or there...but really, it's mostly about the kids. For good reason too, they are way cuter, funnier and more interesting than we are. At least I think so. Not to say I don't think Dave is cute or funny or interesting, I totally do! But when it comes to blogging...you know what I mean. :)

So, for today I have a post that is 100% about us. Not one picture of Emily, Justin, or Eden in it. But I have good reason for that too! Dave surprised me last week with a short, late anniversary trip to Catalina Island!!! Well, he almost surprised me...my sister accidentally let the cat out of the bag a couple of days before...but it counts. I really love surprises!

So here we are, Catalina Island!

It was absolutely gorgeous there! I couldn't even believe how pretty it was. It's just this tiny little island paradise. It was heaven.

The sun came out right as our boat pulled in and it couldn't have been more perfect...

Our first picture there, taken right after we got off the boat...

I'm a total nerd, but I had to show pictures of our hotel. It was so beautiful and nice.
We ate breakfast every morning overlooking the ocean from the little dining area in the picture to the right...

The grounds...

The flowers...
(really, I could have taken a million pictures of the flowers, there were so many beautiful ones!)

The trees...

The Sights...

The Beach!

So beautiful and relaxing...

What we did...

Snorkeling...

(The water was fr-eezing, but the wetsuits helped and it was AMAZING!)

Eating...

(I think I gained 10 pounds on this trip...there were so many fabulous places to eat and everything we tried we loved. This little cafe had out of this world salads and sandwiches.

Besides eating here we had amazing Mexican, Seafood, and Italian...)

We rented a golf cart and drove all around the quaint little city (town?) of Avalon.

The Zip Line!
O.K., this is one of the coolest things I've ever done...this zip line just opened up in Catalina about three months ago and it was awesome. So fun and scary and thrilling. I'll probably post a video some other time, for now...here's a dorky picture (of me) taken right before...


This is a terrible picture, taken right into the sun...but it shows one of the platforms we zipped on to and off of...it was so beautiful and scenic there...


Like I said, one of the coolest things I've ever done.
We also went mini golfing, did a couple of boat tours and one bus tour,
a little hiking, and even went out to a movie.



This last picture basically sums up the whole trip up for me...I was so happy to spend time with this wonderful man...he really is my best friend and I am so lucky to be married to him. I had the time of my life and am so thankful for every second we get to be together.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Birthday Girl

Today is Eden's 2nd birthday. This little angel has been on the earth for two years! It's wonderful and crazy and happy and sad to me all at the same time.

So here is a little bit about Eden, age 2.

Eden's favorite things: Stawberries (notice the red stains around her mouth in the above picture...strawberries), babies, dogs, ducks, shoes, dresses, "pincesses", dressing up, jumping on the trampoline, dancing, balloons, baths, swimming, lotion, sunscreen, brushing her teeth, "Yo Gabba, Gabba", "Little Einsteins", books, singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "The ABC Song", listening to the Chipmunks CD, Neil Diamond, and the Beatles, going to the park, wearing her swimsuit, getting her toenails painted, playing with friends, going on walks, being bossy. :) She is sweet and stubborn and smart and funny and fearless and loving and is a complete bundle of energy and joy. I think everyone who reads this blog knows how much we all love her and how happy she makes us and has made us for the last two years. Words can't really express it. So happy birthday to our baby!

We love you Sweetheart!