Lately

We've been keeping super busy lately, enjoying our time with just the three musketeers until we become a family of 4. A while back we headed up to Dana Point for a 'stay-cation'. Since baby boy is coming smack in the middle of summer, we don't really have time for a vacation. Luckily, Derek's parents have a timeshare there, right at the beach, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity. We really treated it like a vacation. We went to the beach, Derek got to surf a bunch (T-Street, Salt Creek and Lowers), went walking on the beach trail, visited the Spectrum, ate out, went swimming at Ladera and Talega, and met up with lots of friends. Unfortunately I only took pictures one day when we went to the beach with the Mullen's (but we sure had fun!).

Living a bit more inland has its perks, as we don't get too much of the June Gloom our way. So, we've been having tons of fun at the pool and playing outside. Here we are hiking Elfin Forest one day.

Last weekend we went out to Lake Elsinore to meet up with friends, swim and bbq. Later the boys all went golfing while us girls played at home and took the kids to the farm. (btw- it has the best chocolate milk ever!)

This weekend has been super fun. Friday night we had a little family outing to Pizza Port and the Park in Solano Beach. Jack loved playing the games and of course made instant friends at the park. (He is really into playing with 'friends'.....pretty much anyone and everyone. He's always been that way, but really verbalizes it now).

Saturday we went to the Carlsbad Lagoon with some friends to enjoy the Paddleboard Demo Day. Parking, water usage, and boards were all free. Jack could not get enough of "surfing" and paddling with Dad. He would just sit in a froggy position and enjoy the ride. I even got out there, with less than 2 weeks to go in my pregnancy. Balance was a bit tough, but atleast I never fell over. We had a great time (thanks to Alan & Elke for supplying us with some boards!).

Alan + Ani, Jeff + McKay, Derek + Jack