Daddy's Day

For Brian's very first Father's Day, Cameron and I brought daddy coffee in bed and then made him blueberry french toast.  We went on a family walk to Starbucks (yes, daddy loves coffee!) and then met Brian's parents in Walnut Creek at Il Fornaio for lunch.  We had a wonderful day together.

You da man dad!

Cutie of the Week

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My parents sent in this picture of Cameron for the "Cutie of the Week" in the Naples Paper.

Mayo, Mama's Day and Maui...Oh My!

Our baby is turning into a little boy so fast. He was 4 months old on May 20th which is so hard to believe and had his check up yesterday.  He weighs 16lbs 1.6 oz and is 24 3/4 inches.  He is sleeping about 9 to 11 hours at night. He is a healthy, happy, giggling, dribbling little boy.  He had another set of shots and Brian and I continue to be impressed by Cameron.  He is our hero and we're amazed as to how tough he is.

Well, it's been a while and we have been so busy with Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day and decided to take a last minute trip to Maui!  Our club has a Cinco party so we got Cam all decked out in his hat and flip flops and Brian and I just try to be as cool as him.  It was a nice evening out for all three of us.  My first mom's day was the best. We spent the weekend at Brian's parents in the Bay area. We had a lovely dinner with family and friends on Saturday and spent Sunday lounging. My favorite part of the day was when Cameron fell asleep on my chest.  I am treasuring these cuddle moments.  Brian continues to spoil me and took us to Maui, we had such a fantastic time.  Cam loves the tropical weather and just does so well with traveling and the time change.  He is a champ on the airplane and is a true pleasure to be with.  We need to get him signed up to earn some frequent flyer miles, he's already been to Phoenix, Naples and now Maui. We just dipped his feet in the ocean but spent some time in the kiddie pool.  He is a water baby and it's so fun to watch.

Cinco De Mayo at Del Paso

Cheesburger is Paradise

Pacific Ocean

Sandy Toes...this sand is much different from the sand in Naples

In the pool at the Kaanapali Alii

Our daily walk included walking the grounds of the Hyatt

Easter 2011

Happy Easter Every Bunny!

We hosted another successful Easter weekend...and this time Cameron was with us to entertain!  Brian's family came to town on Friday and we went to The Broiler Steakhouse for dinner.  Every year we take them to a new restaurant and it was delicious.  Saturday the guys go golfing and in a few years Cameron will be with them, for now he's stuck with the ladies shopping and then we BBQ at our house in the evening.  For Easter Sunday, we go to our Country Club, Del Paso, and have a fabulous brunch.  The Easter bunny is there and they have an egg hunt for the kiddos.  Next year Cameron will participate with his basket.  This was by far our best Easter yet!

Naples March 23-30, 2011

After Phoenix, Brian put Cameron and I on a plane to visit the entire Elias clan in Naples, FL.  We had such a nice trip and once again, Cam was a champ on the airplane. I am so proud of him, and so proud to be his mommy.  This was the first time he met the family, except for Kristina (his Aunt Stina-Brian started calling her that when they first met, and it stuck).  She came out to Sacramento for 10 days earlier in March.  They bonded, and Cam was so excited to see his Aunt Stina again.  We took him to the beach and dipped his toes in the water, he loved the warm weather and slept so good.  Friday night, The Ritchey Family hosted a fun get together at their home.  Cam got to meet all of the kids and looks forward to future play dates with all of his Florida buddies!  

I was also going to a wedding and my family was very happy to babysit.  One of my dear friends, Barbie, married her love, Gordon on March 26th on Moorings Beach.  It was a beautiful wedding and they are such a beautiful couple.

We really are so lucky and blessed to have the most loving friends and family.

Meeting his Uncle Ralph for the first time.

And Mum...he's still in his "travel outfit"

My dad adored him, along with everyone else.

My mom loved caring for him, her favorite was giving him a bath

At the beach with Aunt Stina

Meeting Uncle Robbie

The Family at Richie's...boy did we eat good!

Heather and Cameron

This was after a big boy breakfast at my parent's place

First dip in the pool

Showtime teaching him all about sports

Loved Kelly's voice and her singing "Drunken Sailor" and he thought Jo Jo was so pretty :)

The Wedding - Gordon and Barbie Kellam

Kainen and me with the bride and groom

I love this picture

Heather got him this adorable onesie from Maine

First dip in the Gulf of Mexico

In Uncle Davie's arms

Sandy Toes!

Cousin Matt



Our wonderful friend, Kara, met us for lunch



Situ just ate him up

Minka and Tesa came for lunch the next day. We're going to be in trouble with Cam, he's always surrounded by beautiful faces!

Pizza night at Mum's