A trip to the Farm

We recently discovered Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA ( a mere 10 miles from our home).  I have heard about this place but just in general context, not once had the description done this place justice.  We met our good friends, Kim and Nicky, then started the exploring.

First the boys went on a cow ride (pulled by a tractor) around the farm.  This wasn't any small ride, the boys must have been riding for 10 minutes, traveling at least 2 miles.  Both Kim and I looked at each other at one point and asked, "Is it ok that our kids just left without us and are barely visible across the fields?".  Well, apparently, yes it is ok.  Because when Zach came back the first thing he asked was, "Again?".

We walked around to the different features on the grounds then finally headed out to the fields.  This was the coolest part of the day.  We were able to pick all of our produce.  We got Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, herbs, celery (so hard to pull out of the ground), strawberries, beets, the list goes on and on.  And the best part

was these 10 bags of produce cost a mere $40. (split between us both).  And was DELICIOUS!  Even my veggie phobic husband said, "This is so good, if we lived on a farm I could be a vegetarian", I almost fainted.

We can't wait to go back again.  Blueberry picking season started last weekend!

Here are a few pictures of the little man.

I can hardly believe Braden is almost 11 weeks old.  These last few months (holy moly, MONTHS!), have flown by.  The end of February was a little tortorous, unsure if I would go into labor before our scheduled March 3 date, asking if each little issue was it?  what would we do with Zachary?  Thankfully Mary joined us and time moved a little quicker.  Then my mom came to town and in the blink of an eye we were in the hospital welcoming Braden to our lives.  Then we were home and the weeks started moving along.  I turned 30, Easter came (along with Zach's first Easter Egg Hunt), a few more busy weekends with visitors welcoming Braden to the family and now it is already the middle of may!

Braden has decided he now enjoys sleeping through the night (YAY!).  He is also ahead of schedule comfortabley wearing 3-6 month size clothing.  He and Zachary are obviously related as I think the big brother may be skipping 3T.  At the last appointment Braden weighed in at 12.9 pounds.  I am convinced he is almost 14 pounds now.

He has also been smiling for a few weeks, but I haven't been able to get it on camera yet.  This is a good reminder for me to do this tonight!

On to the show.........................

First week home

One week old

First trip to Waypoint

First bath

Zach's First trip to the Dentist

It is amazing to me how sometimes Zach can be so timid about things and other times her just jumps right up to be first in line.  I have been talking to our dentist for a while about when Zach should come in for a visit, and his suggestion was between 2 and 3 years old.  I was dreading it a little bit but he was excited to get in the chair.  He had his teeth counted, reviewed with a mirror and even cleaned! 

And Best of all, No CAVATIES!!!

Belated Easter Post!

Easter was wonderful this year.  Aunt Kelly came out to visit, we cooked a delicious dinner of chicken and steak kabobs on our brand new grill (hooray) and sat on our brand new patio furniture while it was cooking (YAY!), went to a mass (where someone from the moon was also in attendance), had Zachary's first Easter egg hunt (which he loved), and got to celebrate our family and faith. 

Some other highlight of the day:

Zach wore a faux-hawk.  I thought he looked pretty adorable.  When I asked Zach if he liked his hair, it reached up to touch it and said "I need a brush".  I will work on his sense of style. 

His hair looked much cuter than this picture showed!

Braden also wore an adorable Easter outfit!  Thank you Aunt Erin.

And of course, our adorable Easter Bunny!

The Vacuum

Zachary is not a fan of the Vacuum. In his own words, "that scares me". And as my husband likes to point out, I am a vacuum-a-holic! Well at least he thinks so, i personally think vacuuming once or twice a day when you have little ones is perfectly normal.

Today, I warned Zach I was going to vacuum. He helped me pick everything off the floor, then he immediately took his place on the couch and stayed away from my cleaning machine. When the room was complete he looked at me and said, "whew, that was a close one".

Too funny. This may top his last vacuum comment of warning his Mimi who was in the kitchen while I pulled out the vacuum a few months ago. As I turned the vacuum on Zach shouted, pleaded and warned his Mimi to "WATCH OUT Mimi, the vacuum is coming".

I think It is a facade that boys start early to protest cleaning.

Happy Birthday Braden!

BRADEN CAVANAUGH WALKER

March 3, 2010

12:38 pm

8 pounds 14 ounces

21.5 inches long

Today we were blessed with the arrival of our second son, Braden.

We are already madly in love with this little man.

Progression of a Baby Bump

Pregnancy can sometimes feel like it lasts forever, other times it flys right on by.  I have to say for the most part this pregnancy went by at record pace, with the exception being weeks 36, 37 and 38: Go Figure!

This pregnancy had it's ups and downs.  Thankfully most of my "bad" moments only lasted a few hours at a time and the good moments will of course last a lifetime.  Uncomfortable sleeping is par for the course and I highly recommend a body pillow for any pregnant woman you know.

Below is a photo journal of my growing baby bump.  We found out we were pregnant at the end of June and set to deliver on March 3, 2010 (due date March 6, 2010). 

September 2009

14 weeks

Everything still fits, it's just all getting a little tighter

Middle of October

20 weeks

Bump is starting to pop!

Halloween 2009

22 weeks

Thanksgiving 2009

26 weeks

Middle of January

32 weeks

Early February

36 weeks

Don't be fooled by the workout gear.

March 2, 2010

39 weeks 4 days

The night before.....