Hudson Jeans

I got to meet Ben Taverniti, he is the designer for Hudson Jeans. I also won this whole outfit from Nordstroms. I got to talk to Ben for a while. He is the most amazing guy ever. We actually got to hang out. I thought it was going to be nuts but things settled down and we chatted for a while. He told me at the end that he was so glad it was me who won. He was truly amazing I am so glad I got this experience and wanted to share it with everyone.

Underwater Photos

All who know me know I am a water bug. So is my son

I wouldn't have it any other way. Children can know how to swim at a young age.

The number one cause of death for kids under 5 is drowning. Really? its so preventable.

I hate seeing kids who cant swim. Its my profession so I am very passionate about it.

Check up

Here is Tavin sitting in his Anywhere Chair. He is such a big kid now I love it

Tavin never sleeps with me and never has, but after his 1 year shots he was not feeling so well. He fell asleep on me and I had to take advantage of it. He is growing so fast. I love moments like these.

My little sweet heart checking on the dogs

At the pediatricians, he is 22 pounds and 31 inches. 83% for height and 50% for weight.

Whose the cutest baby? Tavin is:)

Yucky

Tavin walked over to our Tomato plants and picked a green tomato.

He took a huge bite

And did not love it.

I had to tell daddy even though I know its a waste of a great tomato. I just thought it was so smart of Tavin to pick one and know he could eat it.

Busy Weekend

We had Marshall's Birthday party. Marshall is Tavin's best friend.

Then we had a baby welcoming party.

Tavin at Baby Mateo's party, He loved this baby doll. I thought it was so sweet

Down the jumper with Julianna

Marshall's party, he loved his cake

Me, Tavin, Marshall and Allison. I am so glad we have these two

I love this boy, He is the sweetest guy in the whole world. He will now walk up to me and just kiss me. He also puts food in his mouth and says yummmmm.

Pumpkin Patch

We went and got our Pumpkins!!! We will be carving them on Friday.

Tavin had a blast, he made a new friend.

What pumpkin should I pick?

This one is just my size:)

I love our 3 people family, we will be keeping it this way.

Happy Halloween....

Tavin's Birthday Party

Here are some photos of Tavin's big day

My photographer Christine Stokes took so many great photos I cant upload them all. I have like 200.

Tavin's buddies

Mom and Olma

Have some cake Olma.

Tavin had an amazing birthday bash. We had 30 people over at our house on a beautiful sunny San Diego afternoon. Tavin was not feeling his best but the party was awesome. We did BBQ and had tons of food, beer, wine, juice boxes and anything you could want.

His invitations, I cut the address out

We were so pleased so many could make it.

After Cake, Tavin went into a sugar coma

My hanging monkeys, I had a few out and around.

My boss made this Cake. I could not find a bakery to do what I wanted so she did it. It was amazing. It was banana and chocolate:) For monkey theme.

The kids had tons of crafts to choose from, here is one of them.

There party bags were full of monkey goodness to take home.

We had all the party favors lined up in the back, monkeys and balloons, the rest of my house was full of food.

I had no idea how much work it is to throw a party. I will be waiting a few more years before Tavin has another big bash. Everyone raved about how much fun they had and that was what it was all about.

Halloween

I am getting ready for this awesome Holiday.

I hope Tavin will get the concept a little bit. We are doing Trick or Treating at Sea World, The Zoo, The pumpkin patch and the aquarium to get in some practice. And get use of his costume.

This year he will be a Monkey!!! I cant wait. We got to pick this year...

Last year he was a Pumpkin because all of us were Pumpkins on our first Halloween so we were keeping the tradition alive.

Next year Im sure he will want to pick his own costume, and of course I will let him, so this year we got to pick and since he is our little monkey he will finally be dressed like the cutest monkey ever.

Pictures to come along with his Birthday Party Post.

Happy Birthday

Tavin is ONE!!!!!

I cant believe how fast this year has gone by. I am so proud to be Tavin's mother, I will never truly deserve to be his mom. He is the best baby for me. We have such a great bond and connection I would not change it for the world.

Tavin at ONE....

Walks extremely well, never crawls anymore unless he is climbing stairs

When he puts food in his mouth he closes it and says mmmmmmm (so cute)

Loves to hug, gives the best and biggest hugs.

He will just walk up to you and hug you any time of the day

Learned how to give kisses, so precious he always give 4 or 5 at a time, we love it

Is such a sweet kid and hugs all his friends he doesn't hit or pull hair

Loves his mommy the most, always wants me around and hates when I leave

Only says DADA and Hi. He recognizes Tyler as his dad which is so cool

Loves to take my phone and talk into it

Hides his toys in the kitchen cabinets or our night stands

Waves, high fives, claps, signs milk and more

Sleeps from 8-5 then 530-7:) We love this

Loves stuffed animals and snuggles them all the time.

Doesn't cry when we put him to sleep, he just lays down looks at us and closes his eyes

Has more toys then Target sells

He is so loved by so many and such a lucky kid and I am so proud of him

He loves the park swings but the slide is his all time favorite

Is eating everything and trying to use a spoon

Loves the bath tub so much

Is getting warmed up to Gymboree

He is now becoming more social but is defiantly self entertained.

Will walk around and play in his room for hours if I let him.

Recognizes his name very well

Listens to what I ask for, if I say bring me a toy he will if I say go play in your room he will.

Loves to nurse and will try to pull my shirt down.

When he does nurse he always wants access to both at once

He is a total mommies boy and I love it

Will never walk away from me to far and always looks to make sure Im not going anywhere

He gets tons of complements on his cuteness everywhere we go

Has 6 teeth

Is called Baby Tavin by all his friends

His eyes change colors from blue to green its neat

We will find out wednesday how tall he is and how much he weighs.

He is the best baby and I don't want him to grow anymore, I love everything about him right now and it is getting better every day.

Happy Birthday Baby Tavin we love you!!!

October Birthdays

Happy Birthday to......

Zane Sheldon October 19th his sweet 16!!!!

Kiyoka October 22nd she will be 1!!!

Marshall Gray October 14th 1!!!

My beautiful Mother October 14th (She would not want you to know her age)

My amazing Son October 13th 1 year old!!! The best year of my life.

Happy Birthday to all you October Babies.