teeth.

Isaac's teeth are slowly making their presence. The most recent fun has been the top molars. You can kind of see the top right one here:


Everytime a new tooth comes in, he looks more and more like a toddler, less like a baby. What a beautiful boy!

door.

Isaac just LOVES playing with doors...

car wash.

All of a sudden 1-2 months ago, Isaac started to be afraid of water. Bath time, pools, car washes...

We are getting sooo much better especially with bath time, but the car wash was another story:



It cracks me up that we have conditioned him enough that "yaaay" means clap - no matter what!

6th Wedding Anniversary, 4th of July, Santa Barbara.

We celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary and the 4th of July in Santa Barbara. This was our first "family vacation" with just the three of us.

As you can see above, Isaac was rearing to go :)

First stop, the Santa Barbara zoo



Then off to Goleta for the Stowe House and Train Depot for an "old fashioned 4th of July party" - their words, promise.

Off to the pier and Main street for the fireworks show.

He did awesome for being so close. We stood on main street, super close to the beach with the barge for the fireworks. They were loud and spectacular. Isaac stayed awake up until and through the entire show. What a trooper!

Looking forward to many more family getaways.

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!