We love the zoo!

We were going to go camping for Memorial Day weekend, but the weather was supposed to be lousy, so we stayed home. It actually turned out to be really nice, so we spent Sunday afternoon at the zoo. Landon especially loved the aquarium, walrus and elephants.

Every day is Mother's Day

Oh what a difference a year makes! I can't believe how much Landon has grown and changed in one year. I thought my first Mother's Day was amazing, only to have an even better second Mother's Day.

Saturday night my dad came over with Mexican food and we had a family dinner. This morning, I woke up to a lovely bouquet of flowers, chocolates, a nice bottle of red wine and a gift certificate for a massage. I also had cards from Landon, Jim and Kona and Rusty. My mom came over and she and I went to brunch (Landon's getting sick, so he hung out with Daddy at home). She gave me a pretty pot of flowers and two white tea ginger soy candles. Pam and my dad each gave me a hanging basket too.

The best part of the day was when Landon, very clearly said "Momma" two times in a row. In the past it's been something that kind of sounds like "Momma," but this was definitely my word.

In the afternoon, we went to visit Jim's grandpa so that he could see Landon and then went to Jim's dad's house to visit for a little while. Then, it was dinner, a bath for Landon, lots of loves and then bedtime.

Perfect day.

Landon's first steps!

(I don't know how to rotate the video. I'll learn how to use my phone eventually!)





As Landon continues to get bigger and older I've been quietly panicking that I'll miss his milestones. I love his school, but know that he does lots of things there that I don't get to experience. However, Jim and I got to see him take his FIRST STEPS tonight!

Last weekend, while playing at the park, we realized that if we stand him up, he stays upright and can balance really well. He gets really excited too, and it's been obvious that he knows what he needs to do to walk, but hasn't felt confident enough to do it. Well, tonight I tempted him with a goldfish cracker and he took one step towards me without holding on to anything. Just then, Jim got home from work. I hurried him over, he sat on the ground and Landon took three steps towards him. It was MAGIC! I cried. Out of happiness, pride and great timing.

After our mini celebration, it was time for dinner and pjs. When we were changing his diaper we noticed that both of his bottom molars have nearly cut through. Where did my baby go?

Here's some recent pictures of our big stud!

Going to the chapel...well, the Abbey

The Royal Wedding. I am a romantic at heart and I loved, loved, loved the Royal Wedding. It aired on the West Coast at 3 a.m. on Friday, April 29. Since I had to work that day, I didn't get up to watch it, but I did turn on our bedroom TV the minute I woke up...I had to see the dress.

Kate looked stunning. She literally took my breath away. She was born to be a royal. I watched the rest of the festivities throughout the weekend. I laughed, I cried, I celebrated. I think that's the best thing about love...it doesn't matter what country you're from, or what customs you follow. Love is universal!