Californ-I-A

This past week we went to Southern California for Ryan's sister's wedding. My mom happened to have access to a condo right on the beach at Oceanside which was only 3-4 miles away from where Ryan's sister lived which worked out perfect for us! My mom and aunt let us come and stay with them for the week and were able to watch Dane during all of the wedding activities. I couldn't thank them enough for all that they did for us this past week. I just thought that I would attach a couple of pictures from the week and some funny stories.

Dane loves fruit smoothies, especially when he can drink them from our cups instead of his. This is how he looked after he was done.

I don't know how they got in this position but when I glanced over, this is what I found. So CUTE!! Look at that smile on Dane's face.
Dane thought it was funny that I was freaking out because a cold wave came up and got us wet right before this.
ON the pier waiting for our name to be called to be seated. Dane LOVED the pier because he always saw birds, fish (in buckets), and even saw dolphins a couple of times.
Grandma and Dane looking for some fisherman that have some fish that they can look at.

The first day at the beach Dane was soaking in the new scenery and loving every moment! He was kicking a ball around the house and then came into the kitchen where we all were standing and talking. All of the sudden we hear a loud THUMP and Dane is flat on the the ground (not crying). My aunt starts laughing so hard when she realizes that he isn't hurt because she had been watching him. In the kitchen there was a full length mirror that covered the whole wall. Dane booked it for his ball not realizing that he is actually going after the reflection of the ball. He went head first into the mirror which sent him flying back. We even looked and there was a face print on the mirror. It reminded me of a bird flying into a window and the mark it leaves after only this mark had much more slobber mixed in with it.
Anyways, I couldn't believe he did that and that he brushed it off as if nothing had happened. I (being the Psychology major that I am) wondered if he would do it again. So I experimented- I pointed out the ball to him as he was facing the mirror and told him to get the ball... Sure enough!.. SMACK!!! he did it again. DOn't worry, there was no harm done.
Dane got over the freezing ocean water fast so he enjoyed going up to the roof of the condo where there was a hot tub.
This was Dane's favorite thing to do all day every day! He just stood on the balcony yelling "ga" at all the cars that passed, barking at the dogs, and waving to people walking by. Poor kid didn't get many waves back.
This sign was up in the restaurant that we ate at the first night that we were in California. Can you believe we still ate there? I thought this picture needed to be sent into the Jay Leno show.
Just too cute, ready to crack a smile

Dane's new uncle, Ryan, put this hat on Dane and he actually left it on even though it was almost as big as him.
We took this picture in Carlsbad at a yummy Italian restaurant the night before the big wedding. Both families were there mingling and we all had a great time getting to know each other.

This picture was taken on the back porch of Ryan's parents hotel suite. The view was absolutely gorgeous!
This is the spot where Ryan's sister got married. It is a little jetty on the beach in Carlsbad, Ca. This is Ryan's family and the happy couple next to me are the bride and groom.
Another picture from the jetty. The view was so beautiful at this time of day.
Me and my little man
Stealin me a kiss after our long walk on the beach.
Ryan was so excited to get back to the condo and eat his food and Drink his Coke. Well, as he was walking onto the balcony he didn't realize the screen was shut until it was too late. I heard a big crunch and when I looked, this is what I saw. He ran into the screen, his drink was smashed and half of his drink was on his shirt. I am so glad that his sister was there to see it to. We could not stop laughing...
Back home to the heat! Dane is OBSESSED with cars so we decided to rent the movie Cars and watch it with him. He enjoyed most of it and so did Ryan. The whole time he kept yelling "ga" "ga".

CONGRATS to RYAN and KIM!!