Penelope - Penny the Ocicat

Gus Being Gus

The Little Guy is developing his own sense of humor.

Newest Member of the Family

August James - 18 Month Appointment

Height: 33 inches (58.42%)
Weight: 25 lbs (55.74%)

August is my little boy who thinks he is the same age as Keller. He wants to do everything that his brother does, including jumping off of things that are too high and be included in all games (including things like Monopoly). He doesn't quite understand that he is still transitioning from being a toddler to be a mini person. Thankfully, his language skills are picking up and being able to communicate with us has made both his and our lives easier. It is so nice that he can now tell us when he wants a banana. 

Likes:

• Bananas, frozen waffles, most fruits and pasta with cheese
• Throwing food
• Giving mama kisses
• Taking baths, basically loves all water and would happily play near and in the ocean for hours
•  Doing what he wants to do, when he wants to do it
• The moment when Daddy walks in the door after work
• Painting
• Trying to use the potty
• Playing with floss

Dislikes:

• Not being included in everything that the big kids get to do
• Being told no

Luminaria

J got a chance to visit this year's Luminaria at UCSB. A better description than I could ever write is on the Architects of Air website. 

Vera's entire goal this time around was to find a cubby and be able to sit in it for a few minutes to relax. With two younger brothers, that doesn't happen often. 

It was a bit hot for me this year and I was done after 10 minutes. The kids and Jason were able to hang for quite a bit longer.

Last UCSB Show

The UCSB Shows are a series of theater experiences designed for families with young kids. This year, we got to see acrobats, Taiko drummers, and an Eric Carle performance. Per usual, the kiddos enjoyed the free balloon art and face painting, before heading into the theater hall to watch  New York City's Kid Pix. The pix are a collection of short, animated movies from New York City's film festival. It was not our favorite show as some of the movies had a scary bit or two, one things my kids don't handle well is scary movies or television.

 

  

A swan on a hat, it took me a second to figure it out when she came over wearing it. ;)

After the show, because we bought the series, we got a pizza party. Lots of fun and the boys were thrilled that the Santa Barbara Airport could be seen from the balcony. Endless entertainment with planes landing and taking off.

We also let the kids know that Mazzetta Kiddo #4 is on the way. Due November 4th, the babe is making itself known already by exhausting this mama and making me just a wee bit sick.

Sweet Girl

Easter outfit with matching hat = check!