San Diego Weekend

Dan was coaching the Womens US National Water Polo Team so we used the excuse to head to San Diego for the weekend. I've never realized how amazing the city is. I'm sold. I'd move tomorrow. Then again, I'd move just about anywhere tomorrow. I guess my hearts just not in this town....yet anyway. I'm working on it. Anyway, we headed to Pacific Beach. The weather was overcast and cool. Miss Mills LOVED playing in the sand. I loved watching.

When it was time to walk on the sand, she opted to crawl. I guess it was too unstable?

Leave it to Nick to take her into the cold ocean. As much as this girl loved water though, she didn't even flinch.

Definitely wasn't a fan of the cold showers. I wasn't a fan of the $16 dollar towel I had to buy.

Now this is my style. All smiles. I don't care for the beach. It's too dirty/messy/annoying.

LOVES the water. She'll jump right in. No hesitation. Even if it is ice cold. Caught her just in time.

This is how I look the majority of the time. Exhausted.

Watching Polo, which I love by the way. Very entertaining to watch.

Brunch at Dan's

Who knew she loved waffles so much? The girls had them 3 days a week since.

Every once in awhile...she's a Mama's girl

My Mother's Day Cards:

Cooking, caring, fixing boo-boos, hugging, listening, encouraging, cleaning, shopping, driving, helping, lending advice, mothering. There's love in everything you do. Happy Mother's Day

I Love You-Grandma

Wishes Upon Wishes Upon Happy Wishes. Wishing you a day that's bright with smiles and filled with tender moments. Wishing you a day that nurtures your spirit with the kind of laughter, love and joy that are so much a part of the woman and the mother that you are.

With Love and Admiration-Rick, Lori and Jessi

You make it look so easy to do all the things you do and still be so kind and thoughtful. You are amazing! Happy Mother's Day.

Love-Rick, Lori and Jessi

Your Mother's Day

Waking up early, to get out of bed

You have to make sure Amelia gets fed.

Get yourself ready, for the daily events approach

You never really know if you'll have to jump in and coach.

Answering phones, making documents, and making sure that quality is assured

Isn't that easy with Amelia screaming like a dying bird!

BA BA is what she says

But we're still not sure what's in that girls head.

Oh dang, she is hungry again

What? It's lunch time! How did that happen?

Down for a nap, now onto publisher

Beep Beep, "Hi" you say to a new customer.

Signed her up! Yes, another student!

I hope her Mom isn't crazy like todays birthday student.

Ding Ding Ding another cargo net champ!

Great Amelia just woke up, and her diaper is more than damp!

Two two nine two zero nine three

"Hey, it would be nice if you could help me"

Rebound, jump, bend and chin down

We're there so late, you need a nightgown.

What's for dinner, and let's blow bubbles

Will be fond memories, when out life has fewer troubles.

Five minutes, ten minutes of bedtime music

Then back to the Sony to work and facebookic.

Last but not least, aren't you ready for bed yet?

You have to get your shut eye for the next day ahead yet.

I know that these will one day be fond memories

I didn't dare buy you anything, so take these 20's.

And let's go shopping!

Because I do want you to have your quick fix!

I love you and Happy Mother's Day

You're an awesome Mom and person.

Nick Hafen

So many faces to remember

Loves...

Goldfish crackers (whole wheat. breath)

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Dora

Bubbles

Hand stamps

Hanging on the bars at the gym

Her baby doll

Running

Dancing with Coach Alyssa. This girl has some moves. Just wait till you see pictures. Not kidding. 1st position, booty shaking, clapping, you name it.

"Scout" the dog. Puts her to sleep every night

Mr. Tux

Aunt Jessi

Jennifer, Brody, Johnna, Tarin, Trevor, Linda, Alyssa, Chelsea

Drawing. (pens. pencils. crayons)

The beaded fish in Grandma's office

Strangers. Walks right up and says "Hi"

Being outside and eating the dirt (not that I really care to remember this part)

Sour Punch Straws (cringe)

All fruits and vegetables

All healthy food (yay)

Bath time

Swim class. Loves to go under water. No fear. Floats on her back. Kicks like crazy.

"Wheels on the bus"

Skyping

Baby Harlow. Holds pictures of her and says "ahhhhh". Shows her picture to strangers and kisses the photo.

Shoes. Mine, Nick's, hers. doesn't matter.

Her bed time bear

The fish tank at SwimAmerica

Food

Food

and Food

Seriously love this crazy girl.

Loves the swing from Uncle Dan

Trying to get a "candid" shot for Grandma's photo wall. Ha!

Loves ANY type of swing

1st scraped knee

1st pigtails is a scary step towards toodlerhood...are we really already there?

The last 2 months...oops!

About went into shock when the Dr. said 25%ile. Really?

This girl eats ALL DAY.

non-stop.

never ending.

ongoing.

without rest.

get it?

Running around the gym all day must be working for her!

Do you have you kids in a gym class?

You really should look into it.

The benefits of gymnastics on young children is overwhelming.

If I didn't work at a gym, I probably would have started Mia around 18 months.

Trying to get a decent picture with me.

She either hates the camera, or is on a permanent energy high.

This girl never sits still.

LOVE her face.

Amelia's hair is CRAZY.

It's frizzy, uneven, wavy and mullet ready.

I tried mousse, hairspray and a diffuser.

It worked...for about 20 minutes.

The beloved frizz came back.

I was hoping for thick, straight hair. Poor girl.

She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror.

She loves herself. Seriously thinks she's funny.

Crazy about Dad.

My favorite thing is when we walk into the swim school.

She know exactly where to find Dad.

She wiggles out of my arms, runs to the glass, bangs on it, and yells "Dadadada"!

Makes him light up every time.