Girls trip to wine country

Our girls trip this time was to Calistoga/Napa to stay at a spa and visit wineries. We stayed at the Roman Spa Hot Springs in Calistoga, which is awesome. Our rooms rocked and the mineral pool was fantastic. Spent many hours floating my big body on noodles and jibberjabbering with the girls.

Calistoga is so freaking cute - seriously looks like a Hallmark movie town. Which, hello, is amazing in and of itself. We spent part of our days mobbing around, eating at these cute little cafes and strolling into bookstores type of thing. Relaxing and blissful. So many cute shops and things to do.

We visited the Castillo de Amarosa or whatever it is called - a big old castle that looks like it belongs in Italy. SO cool. Marci and I had nothing wine but we did enjoy our grape juice, I will say. Since I am not a wine person even when not preggo, it probably would've been grape juice for me anyway. But it was still super cool to actually be at a winery/vineyard, whatever.

Just a great weekend overall with most of my sissies and my mom and auntie.

Preschool and San Diego

Cal started preschool a few weeks ago. We just have him in 2 half days a week to get him used to it (and get me used to it, too) and so far, he is loving it. Curtis and I took him his first day and of course had to take his little picture.

He does this awkward smile that is not really a smile and just looks like he is in pain. Lucky he is handsome.







I was super nervous leaving him on that first day but now I am okay with it. I am glad he is only there half days though as it would be hard on my preggo nerves to worry about him for more than that. We figured it would be good for him to be around other kids and have something that was just for him, especially with a new baby on the horizon.


Our family trip this year was to San Diego to see the Giants play the Padres. We were able to combo up that part of it with being able to see my sister and her family, since they live in Carlsbad. We stayed with their family one nite and then downtown the rest of the trip, so we could be closer to the stadium for my husband.

Opening day at Petco Park was just stupidly busy and I definitely would not have wanted to go had I known ahead of time it was indeed opening day. It was a tiny fact my husband left out for my anti-crowd body until we were already on our way to California. Clever bird I married.

We also went to the Scripps Aquarium at UCSD with my sister and her littlest. Cal had a great time - he loves all sea creatures and had just a blast. He got to pet a sea cucumber which he was thrilled about. He keeps talking about how he went to "SeaWorld." Thankfully, he got to see these underwater beings while we didn't have to spend nearly the amount of money we would've for the actual SeaWorld.

It was a fun trip but I am always glad to take my weary body home. The Giants won the 2nd game and it was a much less crowded day so I enjoyed it more.

Also it was super fun to stop in Hesperia on the way to CA and meet up w/Aunt Mary. She is so good to Cal and us and we just adore her. I don't know how I didn't get any pictures but we had a fab time visiting w/her at In N Out for lunch. She is a hoot. All in all a fun trip. Yay for family time.

The running man

Curtis did his first marathon today! Cal, my mommy and I went out to support him in his endeavor and I can honestly say I am glad it wasn't me running it! That shiz looked hard as hey diddle diddle.

The run was up at Red Rock, which was a ton of hills and strenuous nonsense but he finished and did a great job. I get all choked up when at running events, and it was no different watching him complete a crazy 26.2 miles. Especially when he came across the finish and Cal gave him his medal. I get a break becuz I'm preg but truthfully I get emotional anyway.

We are so freaking proud of him! I got a running marathon man. That is some crazy shiz.

My handsome racer









And one of the child for good measure. Cal was so excited waiting for daddy. He found this weird set of posts he played with for like 45 minutes, thank goodness.

My husband is a marathoner! Woot!

Another tax deduction

I'm halfway along my journey with baby #2 and we couldn't be more excited. It is extra fun since we don't know what we are having. Had our u/s the other day and remained steadfast in keeping it a surprise for the delivery room. I figure, we will always know what we had so a tiny minute of not knowing is super okay.

Cal is way excited and promises that he will share the baby with his toys. I think that is supposed to be a good thing. I think the bigger shock will be sharing his parents. Luckily we have many more months to get his tiny body ready for being a big brother. Lucky for us too as I am still far enough out to not be thinking about the labor and delivery part. Cuz that part kinda blows. But hey, you take it all in stride to get another one of these silly little goats that make you laugh every day, I suppose.



This is nothing - I'm going to get big as a tractor. Woot!

Valley of Fire adventure

Curtis, Cal and I went out to Valley of Fire this past Sunday. We have been meaning to go for a bit, well, I've never been so I guess meaning to go for a long old while would apply. So we just went.

It was a beautiful day, which are pretty scarce in the scorching desert so that was a plus. We loaded up our little cooler and headed out. Of course we had to stop at the fireworks store in Moapa or wherever that is for my fireworks face husband. He was so excited to finally get out there. I had to remind him that his 4th of July might just get ganked by this new baby since Lucky is due right around there.

We did the Mouses Tank hike and Cal insisted his scrubby little legs could hike his body the whole way so he was off. He followed Curtis and my slow goat body brought up the rear (a big rear, don't worry about it) and we just mobbed along. Cal was so excited to be out and about, hiking, and with his silly parents that it made me very happy by default. We had a really great freaking time and I super love my little family. Plus it was nice to get off my can and hike around a bit in nature. I forget how much nature rocks when I am sitting on my duff at home very comfortable. All in all a great fun day.

We think we're runners

Curtis and I both participated in the Extraterrestrial Run up in Rachel, NV on Aug. 21. It was a midnite run in Area 51, so both creepy and cool. I ran the 10K and Curtis ran the half marathon, which is amazing for each of us, since we are not really runners. We didn't even come in last!

Super fun to be able to be on this running journey together and I must say I am super impressed with us. Next up is a half marathon for me in October out at Hoover Dam. If I don't die during the run, I will be celebratory as hell.

Curtis and I both plan on doing the full marathon in December as well although he will undoubtedly kick my butt at it. We are having fun with it and are enjoying the benefits of a smaller can for each of us. Woot!

Random

We went to Disneyland again at the end of February. So much fun! Cal was scared to ride all the Fantasyland rides last time so we skipped most of those this visit. His favorite rides are apparently Dumbo, the carousel, and Buzz Lightyear. He likes to talk a big talk about riding Pirates of the Carribean, but is terrified of the two drops. He loves the ride once we are down the slides though, so he rode it 3 times. Trying to scramble frantically over me all 3 times before the drops.

We were able to meet up w/my wonderful friend Katie and her son Will one nite so that rocked. Love them! It was a really great trip overall. I am so glad we have figured out the best places to stay in order to make the most of our trip. Makes a big diff. We are Disney nerds and plan on going again in May. Gotta squeeze the life out of our season passes.

Just a few pics.



Curtis is trying to start teaching Cal Czech. He is beginning with counting to ten and Cal loves it!