brazil.

Eric's job has him traveling everywhere. Up until now, the destinations have been in the US and mainly the mid-west. His first international trip was to Brazil. There he had a few meetings in Sao Paulo, Curitiba, and Florianópolis.


Of course he had to have the Brazilian cocktail, Caipirinha.

Eric brought back a few goodies including a beautiful handmade cotton shirt for my birthday, some Haviannas (since that is where they are made) and in the midst of the World Cup, soccer stuff for Isaac.

We missed him, he missed us, but he came home safely and had a great trip.

Next up, India.

29th birthday.

My birthday this year snuck up on me. Eric was traveling in Brazil for work and I had the little man to myself. Being that my birthday landed on a Wednesday, my girlfriends got together for some Sushi and a couple cakes!


Next year is going to be the big 3-0. Hopefully I will make it through...

Father's Day, Part 2

The second part of Father's Day took us to Grandpa Bob's home for brunch. I made a frittata (super proud of my asparagus/tomato/sausage egg dish!), Mom made home-made waffles, Michael and Yanelly brought some yummy muffins and fruit, and we all ate outside on a beautiful day.

We just loved that step in Grandma and Grandpa's living room.

with Uncle Mike.

Happy Father's Day Grandpa Bob!

Part three took us to David and Carol's for a triple celebration of Father's Day, Carol's Birthday, and my birthday.


Great-Grandpa opening his card:


Hanging with the Great-Grandparents!

After spending over 10 minutes walking up and down the step into the house, Isaac caught them having a lovely moment. I wonder if Isaac was thinking, "What are they doing up there?" :)

playing with Uncle Mike.

and even Uncle Sam was there!!

(I can't believe how much we all look alike EXCEPT for Isaac, lol)

Overall is was a super busy but awesome day!
Happy Father's Day from Eric, Jen, & Isaac!

Father's Day 2010

Father's Day this year was jam-packed! Eric made it home the day before - exhausted. After enjoying a bit of sleeping in Isaac brought in his "Da-Da" card and gift.

I think Isaac had better things to do - he LOVES phones and remotes (as you can see...).



Happy Father's Day Eric!

CA staple.

Today he had his first In-N-Out burger! What's ironic is this is the first place (besides the hospital) that our little man visited after birth. Life comes full circle for Isaac.

concert in the park.

Ventura holds these summer concerts in the park free for anyone who wants to sit on the grass and listen. We attended the Eagles Tribute Concert in the park. Picked up some local Greek food and rocked out to some Hotel California. Isaac liked the music, running around our blanket, meeting a friend or two, and dancing.



Giving Daddy a kiss on the nose.

Rough life...

bat mitzvah.

Emily's Bat Mitzvah was a blast, the last one of the cousins... that is until Isaacs :)

Eric even got in on the giveaways - looking fly!

15 & 16 months.

Our son just continues to sprout and grow into his body. He loves to laugh and we just can't get enough of it!!


The top 4 teeth have come in and Isaac has mastered the "hi/bye" wave, the hand to mouth part of blowing kisses, and giving kisses by leaning in. We are also running around more and getting on/off our ride toys. Recently, "dada" and "mommy" have been familiar words around here, repeated over and over during the day. I am not quite sure he has put the word to the person yet, but we are getting closer.

precious.

hanging with Kaya.

Before Isaac, there was Kaya. She is our first born.

When Isaac was born, our doggy took a step down in the totem pole - not intentionally but realistically, that's the way things go.

At first Kaya was uninterested in the new addition to the household, but as the little man became ambulatory, he started to interact with her all the time. Isaac will go over, give her a few taps on the back - every now and then a tail pull - and Kaya puts up with it. She is an awesome doggy.