Over The Hill We Go

I love being able to take quick trips over the mountains to the beach. We headed over the mountains to the beach a couple of weeks ago. We drove along the coast and just took our time enjoying the scenery. We had no map and no agenda. We drove through Santa Cruz and Capitola. The traffic was awful, I felt sick, James got really fussy in the car because it was so hot and all three of those things put David in a slightly bad mood but it was still worth the trip and we had a good time despite all that. It's nice to get out with the family.

This one is my favorite. James is even smiling!

James could only smile for so long. The cold wind blowing off the ocean changed the temperature pretty quickly and let us all know it was time to go home.

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James turned 1 on July 4th!!!
We can't believe it's already been a year!

We celebrated the 4th of July with some friends. We were all pretty tired and left before the fireworks even started. We are old.

James showed his patriotism by chewing on the American flag.

Our friend Nichole made him a cake! Amazing!

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We celebrated our son's 1st birthday on Sunday the 5th.

This is what a genuine one year old looks like.

James was looking at the balloons that we hung up.

Someone forgot to buy decorations and candles for the cake so we had to improvise. The "1" is made out of chocolate- that's why it is so wobbly looking.

James wasn't really sure of what to think of the cake.

He kind of just poked at it.

Mom had to intervene and helped him out by smearing frosting all over his face. It's a frosting goatee!

After cake, James got a quick bath and it was time for presents! James was spoiled! Thanks everyone!