Lexie Ann...ONE Year!

One year ago, my day started out like this...

I dropped Landry off at Tammy's house 

and we joked about how it would be the last time 

she'd see me with a belly...

and she took this quick picture of Landry and I...

because later in the week,

I was scheduled to have a c-section.

Little did I know that I'd be spending my afternoon

like this...

And that at 3:26 p.m...

we'd be introduced to our beautiful

Lexie Ann.

Seven pounds,

19 1/2 inches,

of pure sweetness.

Man oh man was this little boy

SOOOOOOO

excited to meet you...

and hold you.

You completed our family

and made us a party of four!

So tiny,

petite,

and already a bit sassy.

So tiny that I had to make you new headbands...

so that you could wear some bows of course!

And did I mention sassy?

Yes, you gave us a run for our money

the first few weeks...

especially on Thursday nights!

But then...

you were also as sweet,

and cuddly, as can be.

At just a few weeks old,

you already knew how to put on the charm!

We celebrated your first Easter...

and had tons of fun during your first summer...

swimming...

and smiling...

putting your toes in the sand...

and you quickly decided that you loved

to put everything in your mouth...

EVERYTHING!

And have I mentioned that you're just a bit sassy?

And FULL of adventure?

You were a trooper at your first tailgate...

too bad our 'Dogs didn't have a better record.

During our annual trip to the Avila Barn,

we discovered your absolute LOVE of animals!

The adventures continued...

and we discovered you were not

so excited about being put in a pumpkin.

But you were the cutest little cheetah!

Have I mentioned that you

are rather adventurous?

You loved your first trip to the snow!

Before we knew it...

it was CHRISTMAS!!!

I think it is safe to say that you

weren't exactly a fan of Santa.

But you did love the

Polar Express!

You were less than enthusiastic 

about opening your presents.

After Christmas...

it was back to your "adventures!"

And now...here we are...

celebrating your first birthday!

Lexie Ann...

I don't know how it is possible that you

are one year old already.

You wake up full of life,

ready to tackle the day.

You are still a peanut...

in 9 month clothing...

but you don't let anything get in your way.

You love to cuddle...

but are always looking for a new adventure.

You love to eat...

but only have two teeth,

so your choices are limited.

We love every ounce of you

and are pretty sure that you have

aged us ten years...

in your one year! :)

Monterey...and my 35th!

Last weekend we spent

two days enjoying the beautiful weather

in Monterey!

Saturday started with a trip to the aquarium...

and since it was my birthday,

I got to wear this:

Our first stop was the giant kelp forest.

We got there right in time to watch a feeding.

Next up, this guy...

How amazing is he?

Landry LOVED any of the exhibits

where he could get a closer look...

or feel. ;)

Tide pool selfie!

Outside tide pool experience

The view from the outdoor observation area.

Lexie was less than impressed. :)

We headed back inside to the coral reef area.

Lion fish...so pretty!

When you think of coral reef you think of penguins...right?

From there, we went to the touch pools...

where Landry could have spent the rest of the weekend!

He stood there, listening to EVERY detail

the docent was sharing about the animals.

We took a quick break and headed to

Bubba Gump's for a yummy lunch.

When we came back...

it was time to hang out with the otters!

Next up...my favorite...

Then it was on to the open sea...

Loved watching these two watch the animals.

Next stop...PUFFINS!

They were not shy at all! :)

On Sunday we woke up to another

beautiful day and headed to

Dennis the Menace Park!

If you have kids...it is a must.

This little cutie enjoyed just hanging out.

We thought that Lexie, little Miss Adventure,

would love the slides.

This was her response every time.

Mr. Cautious finally worked up enough

courage to go over the bridge...

and did so about 100 times. :)

Lexie...

well...

I think she was relaxin' and chillaxin'

Before we left, I really wanted to get a pic

of the kids with this cute statue.

As you can see...

they weren't feeling it so much.

In true Lexie fashion...

put her in a slightly dangerous position...

and she is much more comfortable. :)

I HAVE to add that we got to "hang out"

at the park with Alfonso Ribiero...a.k.a. Carlton

from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

By "hang out" of course I mean that I

stood there in awe, REALLY wanting to ask

for a picture with him, but too chicken to do so.

Plus he was enjoying a nice, normal day at the park 

with his wife and son and I didn't want to ruin that.

Before we hit the road, we made a stop in Marina

to walk on the beach a bit.

Can you spot Landry?

Our attempt at a selfie...

Lexie wasn't feeling it.

I was finally able to talk Landry into

getting a little bit closer to take a picture with me.

He decided to write "Monterey" in the sand..

and even asked me to take a picture.

It was a wonderful weekend get-away.

Thanks to my hubby for gifting it to me at Christmas.

Thanks to the Richardson Family for the aquarium passes.

And thank you, Monterey for some perfect weather!