I'm 2!

Riley's 2nd birthday party was so much fun! Thanks to all those who made it out to celebrate with us. (Note to self, next time we throw our son a party take more, and better pictures)!!!! A few of the things you wont see in the pictures.... The cotton Candy Machine, the table of food which was trays of Chick-Fil-A nuggets and chicken mini sandwiches, fruit, chips and Riley's favorite fruit snacks, Paul, and Grandma Barbie and Grandpa Jerry.Birthday Boys Soccer Ball Cake Riley's new Ride... (A mini version of Moms Car) Brad, Joey, Jason and EricAven, Jared, Layla and TomMicah and LukeAmy, Kingsley and Zephyr Aarons Marla the Balloon and Face Painting artist did an amazing job! She was so great with the kids and even some of the adults got painted! Andrew, Olivia and Tracy Marriner. Aunt Kadyn Aunt Lindsey and Maryam Lindsey and Me :) The bouncy house... There was a basketball hoop inside and a slide Malena Steris and her adorable Oliver! Aven, Jared and Cousin David Birthday boy quenching his thirst! Cousin McKenna Riley's friend and Jane The Houston Family Ali, Amy, Kingsley and Jason My childhood friends Charmaine, Ashlee and Tiffany Kathie and Ava Steris Tabatha Phillips (check out her butterfly necklace) The tiger (Tabatha's brother Marshall) Spiderman Griffin Croft

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we went to San Luis Obispo to be with Paul's family and stayed with his brother Ryan, Aunt Tammy and Cousins Trey and Colton. Riley LOVES visiting "Paradise Ranch". He loves the horses, all the dogs and especially all the time he gets to play with Trey (who is 3 years old). Here's a glimpse of our Thanksgiving Weekend....

Morning Cartoons 

Play Time at Grammy's who lives just down the Road from Paradise Ranch. 

Playing in the fort with Riley, Trey and ColtonBuddies at Thanksgiving Dinner at Grammy and Ricks who made the best dinner with all the fixings! Thank you so much for a wonderful night!Wrestling with Paul... I'm sure Paul has a few bruises from letting these boys jump on him all night! They would jump off the table and onto Paul or the floor. They couldn't get enough of him!

This was bound to happen at some point :) 

On Saturday night we all went to dinner at the Madonna Inn. This hotel/restaurant is so fun! Riley loved  all the Christmas decorations.  Riding bikes with Trey and his friend DannyOn our last day, Ryan took us to Spooners Cove. It was absolutely beautiful!

My Favorite Meal is Breakfast!

I love the Muffins at the Beach House in Dana Point

And I love to snuggle in the chairs when I get full

I love the Beach Comber in Laguna Beach, and especially the tunnel (where I like to yell and practice my "echo") that we take through Crystal Cove to get to the restaurant

I Love breakfast on the beach (any beach) while Daddy goes surfing I  LOVE pancakes, especially from the Beach House in Laguna Beach I love a quesadilla breakfast at Olamendis in Capo Beach! And I love breakfast on an Airplane!

When it gets quiet...

It usually means Riley is getting into something. While we were at Grandma's this morning I thought Riley was watching a movie but when I went to check on him he had managed to get a tooth brush and tooth paste (sorry Kadyn I think they were yours) and a marker. I love that he wanted to brush his teeth but I don't understand why any time he gets his hands on a marker he draws on his face! Silly boy.

Fan Club

Riley's fan club is Aunt Kadyn's club Soccer team. When he shows up to the games the girls surround him and ooh and ahh at how cute he is and try to get him to show them his soccer skills. He's mastered the drop kick, throw ins and he can dribble like a machine!!!Here's a few "action shots" Please checkout his form!!! He's not even 2 years old and already has better skills than many 5 year olds! And he is wearing his froggy boots!!

Progress

Although it may not look like it from these pictures, it will only be a few more weeks before we move into our new house!Paul has ripped out the fountain in the back yard.... Took the old cabinets out of the Kitchen and put them in the Garage This will be the kitchen... New Cabinets and appliances go in next week Downstairs bathroom new sink, lighting, paint etc all next week too Finished the new overhead lighting throughout the entire house This will be the Laundry room, Cabinets and Washer/Dryer and new floor next week Riley's Bathroom, new floor, cabinents and sinks next week too. This is the Entry. Paint, new front door and new doors throughout the entire house will be installed That's all for now!