More Summer Fun

Once again, I don't know where this year is going. It's true what they say, the older you get the faster the years go by. And I find myself wanting to treasure this bit of time while my little boy is still young and innocent. I know before I know it he will be grown and independent. Not needing mommy and daddy.

If I haven't mentioned it before I'll mention it now... Having Dora the Explorer and Elmo episodes on my iPhone has made eating out a much better experience for all of us. On Monday night we went out to dinner with my family and it was one of the best meals Joe and I have had with Jay as a toddler. *knocks on wood*
My Dad, the man who refused to let me have a TV in my room growing up immediately went out and bought his two and a half year old grandchild a portable DVD player. Why? Because he doesn't want him straining his eyes on the iPhone when we're out and about.

Jay's speech has really come around. He tries to let us know what he wants "juice" "crackers" etc etc. He still gets frustrated but we are working on it day by day. He is a very curious child and loves to see how things work. When I pick him up from preschool every afternoon he comes running up to me saying "Mama" and I would be lying if I told you this didn't put the warmest feeling in my heart on a daily basis.

With Jay being a little older now it's been easier for me to get out more and I have really been enjoying that. This has been a full summer and I have truly enjoyed spending time with my friends once again.


Cooookie



Emily is my friend Sharon's daughter. She is one of my oldest friends from college. We met in the dorms at 18 and I find it crazy that 18 years later we have these two.


And these two going in for a kiss Y



Del Mar with my friends for our yearly trip.


And I had another special evening out with the girls to celebrate my friend Claire's birthday. We went to a wonderful restaurant called Vine in San Clemente. It was truly a night filled with laughter. Much needed by a bunch of moms.