a slideshow.

so, I have come to terms with the fact that I am a horrible blogger. It's ok with me actually, because it means I have that much more time to spend with my family. So, I'm trying something new... a slideshow!
Here is a slideshow of Jack's 365 so far... enjoy!


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Our new family.

Wow, it has been a long time since my last post! I found out I was pregnant a few weeks after my last post, and had a wonderful pregnancy. It was a stressful time- the end of the school year, weddings, trips back to New Jersey, and then my father passed away a month before I was due. Jack Martin was born exactly one month after that, and it was bittersweet for me.
Lilly has become a wonderful big sister, giving kisses and helping out when we ask. She is still only two, so we aren't expecting her to suddenly become a "mommy" to Jack... she is still very much our baby. Jack is a sweet baby who eats a LOT!

playdates are fun.

My girl and I got to meet up with a friend I met on Flickr at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego. The girls had so much fun together, and I felt like I had known my flickr friend forever, although it was the first time we had met in real life. Unfortunately, my girl was overtired and suffering from an early onset of the "terrible two's". She was grateful to be able to run around with her new friend. It was a fabulous day, and I am thrilled to have met these two wonderful people!

Riley's Farm

We hung out in Oak Glen, CA a few weekends ago. It was a gorgeous day for hanging out with a nice hot cup of apple cider. I love family days.