big man on campus

couldn't be more opposite his brother. I already don't know where my newborn went... well, he reminds me at 2am....

Wide load

Watch out! Our crew has doubled over the past year and you can't miss us hiking our (pre-happy-hour) hills with the Greens. If this beast doesn't kick me back into shape...

Woodbury University Graduate!

We are so proud of Julia, the latest college grad. So exciting and emotional to see the caps and gowns and realize they're all official, jobless grown-ups now.. and to think, the next graduate in the family will be Jadyn? Is that right?? wow!! time is flying.

"Happy, Happy Mudder's Day"

Campbell has joined right in at the Village Preschool in Nana's class and lucky me, I got to attend the Mother's Day Tea. They sang their songs (which, if he didn't know the words he hums them super loudly... however, he happens to have learned them all pretty quickly... oh, my little glee kid) and made us all tear up with "Thanks for being my mom".. This is as good as it got as far as 'dress up handsome' on that morning.. he ripped off two different selections that he wasn't into.. what have I done?? ugh!




on the playground, telling all of the 'guys' to, "BACK OFF MY BRUDDER"

long lost sister/ auntie/ wife

Jenna and Marshall. We miss you living nearby!

Go fly a..

LJH, One month old

And his very own fur rug for the monthly pix. No official weight, (8lb at two weeks) but Leo is eager to run around with the big guys, and is chunking right up. Everyone is settling into life with Leo, and he's growing right before our eyes. We all think he looks like a combo of Jbird and Campbell, and little brother's eyes definitely light up when he hears either of their voices.


awe, old man.

Easter!

Poor documentation on our part.. but suffice to say, every egg found by Campbell was like the first... so exciting...lots of birthday / baby's first Easter fun was had (of course dress shirt was shed as soon as we got to Townzie's house... and Campbell never really knows when he might need to skate, thus helmet whilst hunting??)...and Grandma Mickie's bunny hat was rediscovered for Weeo.

baking bunny

J baked her first batch of (the famous) Nana B sugar cookies all by herself this Easter... she even colored the dough green and pink, just like the Williams Sonoma deco kit (thanks, Aunt Terry). They were extremely edible... good job, Bird!

proud big brother

Campbell's eggs

costco

strawberries as big as baby's face...photo orchestrated by Campbell

Birthday by the sea

Kudos to Dad for spending the night in a tent while Jbird, cousin Kaia and BF Emma spent the night in the trailer by the sea for her big 10th bday weekend. Obvi, the weather was awesome, and everyone had a great time celebrating with monster bunny pinata, surfer cake from VGs, good waves and great company.

J,C,&L

the stork was so awesome! I tried so valiantly to get a good group shot... but alas...

Happy Birthday, Jbird..April 14, 2011

Dad's birthday batter blast breaky

DOUBLE DIGITS??? Where did 8 years go? The day I met Jadyn, she was turning two... I remember freaking out when Campbell surpassed that milestone. In so many ways, she is still that fearless little girl, running uphill without tiring and smiling all the way. She was rather shy, that toddler, but didn't hesitate to reach for my hand as we had our first "date" at the SD Zoo.

I really feel like until the day she turned 10, she was a little kid.. verging on tweendom...since that day.. it's full-on-fulltime fourth-grade spring fever.

Don't get me wrong, dear Jbird. You are a simple, sweet soul and you love the adventure of life. You are a great big sister. Maybe you think it's silly to play games with 3 year olds, but you make it look like you're having a ball when you play with your brother and cousin. Campbell worships the ground you walk on. He lights up and belly laughs following you around to play. You don't know how sad he is when you're not here. He will look around for you, and he says to Dad and me, "one person missing" when he tries to watch "your shows" on Disney at night...and sneak into your room to play with your stuff..

I understand that sometimes, this stage, when you're not really a little kid, not really a teen, is sometimes hard. You seem to be comfortable in your skin as you face life's unique challenges day to day. Your teachers all say you're a hard worker, and this year has been a big growing year for you at school. You have really mastered the monkey bar tricks and are super into hoops, even though the boys on the playground play a little rougher and tougher than the Wildcats did this year.

I will always support your individual style, and definitely hope I am getting enough photos of your favorite outfits... jeans (skin tight.. even if they're "skinny" , if there is any room to wiggle, you say they're "baggy"), jean shorts (trying to graduate you from the 2-inch inseams to a more "boyfriend" baggy look for shorts??) RAEN tee shirts or any sort of boyish shirts, tied to the side with a rubber band, layered over a tank... not really into sandals or flats... basketball shoes or vans that you thrash after one day are your deal... your long (Spicoli-esque at times) hair with the neon feather extension...and natural highlights that most women would pay big bucks to have.

Your dad is so lucky to have such a fearless surfer for a daughter. I don't know what he would do if you were into ballet or cheerleading (know we will support you, though, if someday you find that you want to do that.. ).. he beams with pride being able to paddle to the outside with you and envisions you being a pro one day. I have overheard you saying that's your new "what you want to be when you grow up"... I can't wait to see. It blows my mind that you charge so hard and are tireless out there trying to catch waves. I am exhausted just thinking about it... or was that from toting all of the surfing garb and kid stuff to the beach to watch? Just kidding... kind of.

I know you told everyone you wanted a sister before Leo was born. I thought that would be so awesome for you, too, to be a role model for another little girl... even though, in my heart, I knew the baby was going to be a boy. You came into my life to be "the" girl of our family...I guess I should rephrase that. You and your dad allowed me into your life... He wouldn't be the man I married if it wasn't for you. You're a bright star, Jbird..we are all lucky to have you paving the way for the Heit children. I have always been so grateful for the fact that my firstborn was never an only child, thanks to you.. and now Leo, makes us five. Lead strong, Jadyn. I know you will...I am so excited to see where the next eight years take us.