Pacifica Beach

Last week was Karl's first week back in school again. Great thing is that he did not have classes on Wednesday due to clinic entrance exams so we decided to make the most of our day. We took a quick drive to a beach just a little north of us to Pacifica and snapped some pictures. We grabbed some sandwiches at Safeway (which were so delicious by the way) and ate them in the SUV before heading to the beach.

We got there and walked to a great spot close to the water. We all took our shoes off and when it came time to take Ev's off, his feet touched the sand and he started screaming uncontrollably. I thought maybe the sand was too hot, but it wasn't even that hot outside. He's been to the beach a billion times before and has never had a problem. So don't know what that was all about, but it was quite hilarious. We attempted several times to put him down with his bare feet, but it didn't work. I wanted to snap a picture.

Lisa Marie

Landry turns 2 months

Our little LLBean (Landry Lucas Bean) has turned 2 months! It seems like yesterday that I was pulling you out of the water into the fresh, crisp air on the day you were born. Karl and I have enjoyed watching you grow and change. You have been a lot of work. We call you our high maintenance and sensitive baby because you absolutely love being held and bounced and seem to have pretty bad colic. But you light up our hearts and you have a big brother who adores you to pieces.

Things I have been doing:

Smiling a lot especially when Mommy or Daddy approaches
Laying on belly and holding arms up to support your body
Still enjoying your Mommy's milk and keeping her up at night
Sucking on your fingers (I bet they taste like chocolate!) hehe
Staring at the television especially when Everett watches his shows
Enjoying naps in the swing
Cuddle time with your Daddy

Measurements:

You weigh 11 1/2 pounds (just a guess since we don't own a scale)
You are 23 inches tall and growing taller every day

Today I took pictures of you and of course I can not just choose 1 to post so here are some of my favorites.....

St. Pattys 2011

I arrived back home on Wednesday from a 5 day getaway to Fresno. I wanted to give Karl some space during his last week of finals so he could get some good quality studying in without the distraction of the boys and myself. We had a wonderful stay, but we are all glad to be back home again.

I have been wanting to make St. Patty's day cookies with Everett. Since I had been gone I needed to grocery shop and I did that on Thursday along with going to Target to specifically buy a shamrock cookie cutter. To my surprise, I could not find one at all. I found a bunch of 50% off St. Patty's day home decor, but no cookie cutters. I was so disappointed. But I suppose that's what happens when I wait til the last minute. So we compromised and made round cookies instead. Everett had fun rolling the balls and kept piling on the dough onto the cookie sheet. He was a very good helper! I had some cookies tonight and had some green frosting in my teeth. Karl was laughing at me because when I kissed him frosting somehow got in his mouth! hehe!

Anniversary Weekend

Our anniversary was on a Friday this year so it turned into a weekend of celebrating! Karl loves to cook too and I had the pleasure of enjoying his amazing homemade dinner for me. Karl made steak with steamed carrots and broccoli with a buttery garlic lemon sauce and mashers and gravy! Also at my request he make me a special treat! Chocolate covered strawberries! Sooo simple, yet so divine! My mouth is watering just thinking about them! After we put the boys to bed we watched a movie called Dandelion Dust which was a great movie, but I recommend you stock up on tissue if you are going to watch it! I was in tears. Karl thinks I would have enjoyed it so he rented it. Although it was a great movie with a happy ending, I could have gone for a romantic comedy. In the middle of the movie my mom called to wish us a happy anniversary and we chatted for a few minutes. Then 10 minutes later the doorbell rang. Karl ran to the door to answer it quickly and I about had a heart attack. I was thinking, "What in the world are you thinking? You don't know who's at the door." Then I see out of the corner of my eye a woman walking in. For some reason I thought he was welcoming a homeless lady into our home. HAHA! I was out of it, I guess. To my surprise, it was my mother. Karl had called her to have her come up from Fresno (which is a few hours away) to surprise me with an evening out. So my mother was the babysitter! I was blown away.... she came in and I said, "What the H***!!!!" I couldn't believe it! I am super hard to surprise because I am a very observant person. I was in stitches! Saturday evening we had a date night and went out for a lovely dinner to Chevy's. I have an amazing hubby! Wow babe! I give you props for pulling this whole thing off!

5 Blissful Years!

It's amazing that 5 beautiful years of memories have been made. 5 years ago today, I married my best friend and love of my life! It literally seems just like yesterday that we stood before God, family, and friends to make a commitment to each other. We have stood by each others side through many happy times and also very challenging times in our lives. I believe all these experiences in our marriage have only made us stronger and even more in love. God knew that I needed a man like Karl and brought him into my life at the perfect time.

Karl and I have moved all over the country. Well it feels that way. We followed God's way out to Atlanta where Karl studied for several years for his chiropractic degree. We were blessed with our 1st baby boy, Everett. Then after 3 1/2 years, moved back to California so Karl could transfer schools so we could be closer to our family. We now live in the San Francisco bay area and were blessed again just 6 weeks ago with another bundle of joy, Landry.

I love our life together as a family of 4! Never imagined we'd have 2 boys, but I absolutely love having boys! They sure have a way with me. We are very excited about our future together and looking forward to growing our family even more. Yes, I know, we are crazy! We are looking forward to the time when Karl will graduate with his doctorate degree in chiropractic and hopefully open up his own practice.

I love you Karl! Thank you for being such a blessing in my life and for being a wonderful and loving husband to me. You know me so well and you know how to make me smile! Here's to many, many, many more years together in love!

Fashion Passion Spring Style

Fashion is my passion along with many other things. I still can't believe that when I was 6 years old I threw a fit when my mother put me in a dress. I would put up a fight just so I would not have to wear a dress. How did I turn into such a girly girl? Although I still don't wear dresses that often now due to my insecurity of my ghostly white legs I will wear a dress every now and then. I love shopping, of course! What girl doesn't? And putting outfits and accessories together. These ares some of my finds for this spring that are on my wish list. Doesn't mean I will get to buy them though. But a girl can dream, right?


Victoria's Secret Embellished blouse


Victoria's Secret silk button front-henley top


Victoria's Secret necklace top in grey


Colin Stuart Basket weave thong sandal


Chinese Laundry in toffee


Express layered chain bauble necklace


BCBG watch


BCBG little white dress


Becca multi-way crochet bandeau swim suit


Express chiffon notch neck smocked dress

I had a blast taking some pictures of Landry when he was 3 weeks old and then at 5 weeks old. I dream of becoming a professional photographer someday... and this is the best I got with our little camera. I really want a professional camera, but ours will have to do for now.



3 weeks old


3 weeks old


3 weeks old


3 weeks old


5 weeks old


5 weeks old


5 weekd old


5 weeks old