Nana & Pop Visit Part 2

When Nana and Pop visited we went hiking at Calvert Cliffs and went up to DC for a little site seeing. We loved having them here. We had so much fun!

West Fork Trail, Sedona

Months ago when I went to Phoenix for a visit we drove up to Sedona with Nana and our cousins to hike and enjoy the scenery. Lots of fun was had by all. We hiked and goofed around. The area was beautiful and the kids loved being outdoors (and in a cooler climate).

Amanda is awesome! Two kids in backpacks. I didn't have to carry anything! Just kidding. She was holding Layla while I was laying on the ground trying to take pictures. She understands my craziness.

The kids loved the hike.

So cute!

The water looked so tempting we had to get in. Well...actually Jourdan fell in and Amanda jumped in and pulled him out. So since she was already wet she decided to have some fun!

And swim!

Beautiful babies

Hiking and Playing

On the weekends we usually go hiking or walking around town. Eaan and I love to hike so we make it a point to try and go every weekend. A couple weeks ago we went to Mt Soledad to see the cross and hike around in the neighborhood surrounding it. We couldn't believe that we had never been up there before. It was so beautiful and you could see all of San Diego. It was hazy that day and the pictures of the view didn't come out great but I hope to get up there again someday soon and take more pictures.

Jourdan looking up at the cross.

After we were done walking around Mt Soledad we went to Coronado Island to go to our favorite pizza place and then we were off to the beach!

We take this stroller everywhere!

What would the beach be without a little sand!

Layla just watches the madness safely from her stroller. She is a good baby.

Jourdan on the other hand...

...now he is a different story.

Torrey Pines

Tonight I am on a roll. I have put up about three posts. I also have a video to post of Layla and Jourdan. I am going to try and get that up sometime tomorrow. It is so cute.

Anyway, Eaan, Jourdan, Layla and I went hiking a couple weeks ago at Torrey Pines. We stayed until sunset and it was beautiful. It feels great to be hiking again. I love that I can hike in February here. It was about 75 degrees. Not that I couldn't hike in cold weather. I just don't want to. Here are a couple of pictures from our hike.

Phoenix

We went to Phoenix this weekend to see family. We had a lot of fun, hanging out and hiking in Sedona. It was beautiful in Sedona. We were supposed to go to the Grand Canyon but that trip was called off until the spring, unfortunately. Jourdan got cold feet, literally, when we were hiking. He wanted to go in the water...so we let him. Than of course he got mad when we took him out of the water.

Jourdan is walking all the time now. He has the toddler waddle down now. I love buying him shoes. Of course. He babbles all the time and has started yelling at me when he is angry. Let the temper tantrums start. He had one in Target the other day. All because I took wrapping paper rolls from him. But his little smile melts hearts. Eaan even said that, "he is becoming too cute and irresistible."

Hiking @ Mission Trails

Leah and I have been hanging out a lot since both of our husbands are deployed. Leah is one of my best friends out here and she is such a help with Jourdan. She loves me so much that she helps carry Jourdan when we go hiking. She manages to make up for it by kicking my butt on the trails and making me run. It's always something like, "oh we should run to the beach today!" "Um, yeah, Leah that's 2 miles away". Still I do it. We need to keep up with the boys when they get back from deployment. We are going to kick their butts on the trails. Lately, we have been hiking at Mission Trails in Santee, Torrey Pines wasn't doing it for us anymore...too easy. Famous last words.

The first time we went was bad. We were not prepared for Mission Trails. Located in East County, this hike included 5 1/2 hours of 95 degree heat, cloudless skies, and level 5 trails (the hardest, of course...what was I thinking?). We also had a grand ole time when Jourdan pooped on us...twice, when I fell...twice (with Jourdan on my back, don't worry he thought it was funny), and when we ran out of water 2 miles from my car. IT WAS NOT FUN. :(

The second and third times were better and we came prepared...more water, more diapers, more wipes. We were only peed on these times. But none the less we made it to the top of the mountains and came back down without any major injuries. I love hiking, despite the mishaps, they make great stories. Don't worry I documented some moments from our hikes.

Me...not looking forward to what lies ahead.

This is what lies ahead...yes we went up that trail plus some and back down.

Jourdan gets the best seat in the house...that little slave driver.

Hey mom, what ya doing? Go faster! Come on!

We made it to the top!

Youngest hiker I know.