Independence Day 2009

Man! What a great night this was! I would have to say this is Simon's first real 4th of July. Last year we just went to a friends' neighborhood and watched the community light off a few of their own. This year, however, we took Simon to 2nd Avenue Pier where the light show was really booming! Loud and beautiful! When we all got there, it was about 8 o'clock and the sun hadn't gone down yet. So, we had alot of time to putz around. I did not plan on Simon getting into the ocean but he had his own agenda! And that, my friends, is how he ended up naked! He had such a great time with his Aunties and cousins! Reuben snapped some really great shots. The air was sweet and salty with a light warm breeze that touched our hearts forever. I was so happy to be with these loving people you see in the photos. Enjoy!

Simon Turns 2!

Though last year we had the big blow out party at the park with a bunch of people, adults and children, this year I wanted Simon's birthday party to be low-key. We planned on having it the Sunday after his "real" birthday but then he got sick with a 105.5 temperature. So, we post-poned it to the next Sunday, being 3 weeks after his "real" birthday, just two days shy of his cousin Lailah's third birthday. I am just grateful that we got to celebrate Simon turning two years of age before his third birthday! We all gathered on Sunday, July 19th, at Grandma and Papa's house. When I say all, I mean only nine of us: Aunt Kay, Aunt Leah and her two boys, Andrew & Christian, Grandma and Papa, Reuben (daddy) and myself(mama) and my friend Klaire, which in fun, we say is Simon's only friend these days. Klaire really loves Simon.
We ate good food: Arica's Organic Hamburgers, Klaire's Delicious Pasta Salad, and of course an eggless Carrot Cake made by none other than myself. Simon has allergies to egg, in case you were wondering. I made Simon a felt birthday crown with a banner to match and neither one of them made it into the photos. I will have to stow them away in his keepsake box for tangible proof! Happy Birthday, little man! We love you so much and love watching you grow before our eyes. We sadly bid the "baby" in you farewell. And eagerly welcome the very, very young man you are becoming!