LA weekend.

Last weekend we made a trip to LA.

Friday: We went to Trisha's birthday dinner at Road to Seoul in Korea Town. It is an authentic Korean bbq restaurant. However, not the best environment for an infant. I sadly did not take any pictures at dinner because Caden was not in the best mood when we arrived. 

I did snag one of him and the birthday girl later in the weekend. Happy Birthday Trishie!

We stayed at Auntie Maren's place all weekend. Thanks for giving us shelter!

Saturday: We went to Brentwood to have lunch with our good friends Fred, Kristi and baby Fredrick. We had a delicious lunch at Cheesecake Factory (oh how I miss my favorite salad there). It was so nice to catch up and spend time together. We look forward to taking trips together with our little guys. 

Later that evening, Auntie Maren and Auntie Trisha met us at Cafe Rio for dinner. I miss being able to walk there from our old apartment. Of course, no pictures of our meal together. I was much too into my food to even think about it. The night ended in a game of pop culture trivial pursuit. Jared and I kicked butt!

For some reason I couldn't retouch Caden's eye in this pic. 

{We call it a "bot eye" in our family}

Sunday: We went to Sherman Oaks to attend a baby blessing. Our good friends Dave and Heidi blessed their little girl Mara. The morning started off a little crazy. It was POURING rain and hurricane type winds were whipping through the beach cities. We were certain we were going to be late because of 405 traffic but, Jared managed to get us there just in time. It was a beautiful blessing. We went to their home afterward for lunch. It was a great afternoon and we were happy to be invited. 

p.s. Caden is going to marry Mara. We parents have arranged everything.

The giant group of men that participated in blessing Mara

Dave (the dad)

Eating with the Johnsons

I was sad to leave LA. I would be lying if I said otherwise. 

I miss the beach (we were so spoiled and I don't think I really realized it until we didn't have it anymore).

I miss being surrounded by multiple cities and having the ability to be somewhere completely different in a matter of 15 minutes. 

I especially miss our great friends and family. 

Until next time LA...

first cut.

Jared had been begging me to shave Caden's head. So, I finally gave in.

Before

After

(He was right, it does look better.)

here we go again.

Just before I found out I was pregnant with Caden, I was training to run a marathon. Once the doctor confirmed a baby was indeed on the way, my goal of completing a marathon was put on the back burner. I was WAY more excited to be having a baby!

So, here we go again...this time my goal is a 1/2 marathon. Jared and I are going to run the Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathon in June. I am really looking forward to it!


Let the training begin...

Rock n' Roll Marathon 2006

(Jared ran, I watched.)

good times.

One definite plus about moving back to Temecula is that I am close to most of my long time friends from high school. It has been almost 10 years (I can't believe it) since we graduated. I'm glad that we have stayed in touch or re-connected over the years. We have had such good times together. 

I look forward to more get-togethers in the future. Now that we have a handful of kids among us, it just adds to the fun!

(thanks for the pic Janene!)

Another Lucky 3.

Caden is 3 months {and a couple weeks} old. 

He is holding his head up so well. He is very alert and his smile will melt you to pieces.

He coos and makes loud sounds, especially when he plays with Auntie Jocey (his twin). He loves her.

Best of all, he started sleeping through the night! 

Thank you so much Jessi for letting us borrow a sleep sack!

Weight: 12 pounds, 9 ounces

Height: 24"

Why do they grow so fast?

Celebrating Auntie Jocey and Auntie Rhiannon's Birthday!

Visit from Uncle Ty

Hanging with Auntie Tara, Uncle Paul and cousin Ella

Allergic reaction to a new lotion. Cade has very sensitive skin.

Lucky 3.

So grateful to have this guy in my life forever...

he's an amazing husband and father...

and keeps me constantly laughing.

Happy 3rd Anniversary to us!

Blessing.

Caden was blessed in church on Sunday, March 6th. Jared delivered a beautiful blessing despite Caden's constant crying throughout the entire time. As soon as the blessing was over, Jared put Caden in what we call the "front load position," he immediately stopped crying. The congregation laughed. It was pretty funny.

We are so grateful to our family and friends who traveled great distances to share this day with us. It was what we consider a perfect day. Caden was a champ for the rest of the day. He didn't mind being passed around and attacked by the "Auntie Paparazzi."

We are so thankful to our Heavenly Father who entrusted us to be parents of this sweet boy. We are most grateful for our belief in eternal families. This belief has been a constant comfort to me throughout my life.

We have such high hopes and big dreams for our little boy. Caden has brought SO much joy and love into our lives. We are so blessed to have you buddy.

The League

Eric, Chris, Dave, Jared, Ben, Tom, Mick and Rob
(the men who participated in the blessing)

Aunties

Grandma Robin, Mick and Auntie Dolly

Grandma Leona 

Our BF's
Jessica and Gary

Aunties and Fred