// SUNDAY ADVENTURES (ON A SATURDAY) // GRIFFITH PARK HIKE

This week we did our "Sunday adventure" on Saturday because I had plans on Sunday. So, as promised, Matt took us to Griffith Park. It was a really nice day and we went for a nice hike. I, of course, had an extra 16 pounds hanging on me which made it even hotter for me when walking but Matt held him a couple times up the big hills. After our hike, we went to a nice restaurant in Los Angeles called Mendocino Farms. Its super cute and super healthy and it was delicious. An absolute MUST for anyone visiting the area.

 

// SUNDAY ADVENTURES // PARK & HIKE

This weekend we decided to do our "Sunday adventure" on Saturday because I had a meeting with my pattern maker on Sunday. But once we woke up Sunday we decided to do something local, so that was a mini adventure for us. We took Mason to the park close to the house and took him on the swings, and slide for his first time. He seemed pretty unimpressed, but lately he's been holding back his urge to nap so he was pretty tired. We got a couple smiles here and there, regardless.

After the park we walked across the street to the hiking trails and decided to go for that. It was pretty hot outside and since the hike was just on a whim, we were dressed in jeans and not appropriate work out clothes so...yes. Mason seemed to have fun once we stopped and I nursed him, so he just needed a little milk pick me up. My little boy loves the outdoors and he loves our weekends when we have his papa with us all day long.

A DAY AT THE AQUARIUM

Saturday we all went to the Long Beach aquarium, a.k.a Aquarium of the Pacific. Matt's aunt wanted to see the penguins, and we figured it'd be a great time to take Mason so we all went! It was really fun, and apparently a pretty big hot spot on a Saturday afternoon. [note to self: don't ever go on a weekend again]. When we got there Mason had just fallen asleep so I didn't want to wake him. But he was missing so much of the good stuff that I finally just got him up. He was immediately amazed and loved all of it. Though I think he liked the Jelly Fish the best. He wouldn't take his eyes off of them and tried to reach for them. FYI, I brought my DSLR camera with me, and when it was time to take pictures I noticed I didn't have the memory card in. FML. So, I had to document the day via iPhone. Enjoy!

// SUNDAY ADVENTURES // STARBUCKS WALK

Last Sunday I started a "Sunday adventures" tradition. I wanted us to get out more as a family, so Sunday's are a perfect day for that. No matter what it is. Last week we went on a nice nature walk, and this week we just had a nice 2 mile walk to Starbucks in the freezing cold! I didn't bring my camera, though I had my phone but pictures we hard to come by when I was freezing! We walked to Starbucks, ordered our drinks and sat outside (yes, in the cold) and Matt and I had a nice 'meeting' over my website he is designing for my clothing line. I can't wait for the launch!

Once we got home, the sun went away and it started to hail like crazy. Needless to say, we stayed in for the rest of the day and Matt made some serious progress on the website. Later during the night he started to play the banjo after Mason woke up from his (3 hour!) nap and he went absolutely crazy. Dancing and cooing along to the music.

Next Sunday Matt promises we'd go to the Griffith Observatory for a nice walk.

// SUNDAY ADVENTURES // NATURE WALK

It's feeling a bit like summer around these parts, though theres SoCal for you. We're now sticking to a tradition of Sunday walks starting with yesterday. I stuck little M in the sling and took him for his first nature walk. It was fun, and nice to be outside on such a beautiful day!

Get ready for a lot of pictures....

xo

BATH WITH PAPA

Normally I give Mason his bath by bringing him into the shower with me and then we'll sit down in the tub and wash him up. We've got our little routine before bed time and he really enjoys it. He's a smiling machine when we're in the water, and by the time we're out he's ready to knock out. So, I think its good to establish a good bed time routine with a nice warm bath.

So, a couple of nights ago Matt gave Mason his bath for the first time and it was pretty adorable to watch. I always see Mason in such a different way when other people hold him. He is a handsome little guy!

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Mason will be one week old tomorrow! Its been an amazing experience thus far. I can sit and look at him all day (and most of the time, I do). He is just the most precious little monkey, and I am the luckiest mama. Here are some pictures from the past few days...

 

 

 

LOVE OF MY LIFE.