Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
Since I have known your dad, he has owned 13 cars!! Nine modern daily drivers and four vintage vehicles. The vintage ones are the most exciting. They all had original parts and their own unique history. The latest addition in our ever-revolving garage door is a 1973 Porsche 911 RS 2.7.
Your grandfather sells cars.
Your dad sells cars.
Cars are in your dad’s blood and from the looks of your face in these photos, it is definitely in yours too.
The best is yet to be.
Day 29/30
Lucas got his DOC Band on Wednesday, which makes today, Day 3 of him wearing it.
So far, so good…. He has very quickly adjusted to it and doesn’t even seem to notice that it is on. Aren’t children amazing?
He is doing a lot better with it than I am. I just keep reminding myself that he is same baby with or without the band and there is no need to treat him any differently. I am so thankful for all of the support I have around me and for having such a happy and otherwise healthy baby.
Here is the first photo taken of him wearing it.
The best is yet to be.
Day 3/100
I haven’t walked into a Sears in years. Okay, I take that back…over the holidays I was on the hunt for an ugly Christmas sweater for a party that we were invited to and I thought, if anyone would have one, Sears would. No luck. It turns out that they have really upped their game, but back to the point of my post.
Sears is an institution and has been around since 1925. I remember many trips there as a child to try on shoes, match up my Granimals, look at new washing machines with my mom, or buy a new hammer or other tool with my dad. Sears carries it all. Plus, what child born in the 70’s doesn’t remember drooling over the behemoth Sears catalog at Christmastime? Oh, how I enjoyed going through page by page to come up with my ‘wish list’.
Growing up, Sears is also the place that my mom took me to have my portraits taken from time to time. Looking through my baby book, it’s filled with pictures taken at Sears. They must have had a promotion running, where you can buy one photo and get a second one for free with no sitting fees. That’s the same package I signed up for on Saturday after buying almost $400 worth of other shots! And you thought Sears was inexpensive. Me too! 🙂
Here are a couple of photos from your first Sears Portrait Studio session:
No baby book would be complete without a formal picture taken in overalls. The little dog in this shot was a gift from the hotel staff in Florence. You love this toy!
Blue eyes…enough said!
Wardrobe change. You can’t crawl yet, but you can stand very well with support. I am off camera to the right of you, just in case.
I should add that it was after your photo shoot that you fell off a child size chair in the waiting area and not only bumped your head, but also somehow got a major scratch on your nose. Oops! I felt terrible, but was glad it was after your pictures had been taken.
The best is yet to be.
On Sunday, we met your aunt, uncle and cousins in Palm Desert and stayed the night at the brand new Westin Desert Willow Villas and you got to try the pool for the first time!
I wouldn’t call you a water baby just yet, but you certainly weren’t scared and didn’t cry.
I think you had more fun playing with a plastic cup on the sidelines.
One thing is for sure though, baby, you need a tan! You are as white as a piece of paper.
The best is yet to be.
Lucas got to sit on Daddy’s Vespa this morning and he squealed with delight.
This boy likes wheels. Have you seen a happier kid?
The best is yet to be.
Last night you got to meet my favorite canine, Winston and his person, Edwin. I do believe that you are just as smitten as I am.
The best is yet to be.
Most people are shocked to learn that every single day, without fail I text a photo of you to your grandparents, aunts and dad. It’s not a big deal and it’s my little way of making them feel close to you, even when they are far away.
Here are a few of my recent favorites:
If you give a mom a camera, inevitably it’s because you are as cute as a bug and she’ll want to snap your photo and share it with the world.
I love my little boy!
The best is yet to be.
I love the ocean. I love the way the ocean smells. I love the way the ocean calms. I love the vastness and the way the ocean makes me feel so small. I mostly love our walks by the ocean.
I took these photos of you today with my phone, so they aren’t great.
I can tell you love the ocean too. You were enthralled with the wind, seagulls and sand.
The best is yet to be.
La Jolla, California has long been the destination for the finer things in life. Breathtaking coastlines, exceptional cuisine, elegant homes, exquisite shopping and of course fine automobiles have been staples in this luxurious locale since the 1880s.
The La Jolla Historical Society paid tribute to some of the world’s finest automobiles today at the 6th Annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic, at the beautiful La Jolla Cove. Your dad’s company is a major sponsor of this event and here are some fun photos from our day:
You sure did seem to know your way around that pricey 1967 Porsche 910. Do you also happen to have $1,000,000 laying around? 🙂
The best is yet to be.
Whew! I am proud to announce that our holiday card is in the mail.
It was quite the feat taking the photo, choosing a design and writing text that your dad and I could both agree upon, getting the darn thing ordered, and addressing and stamping the envelopes, but it’s done.
Here is a sneak peak:
The best is yet to be!
