Baby Explorers

pres loves looking at the "pretty rocks" in the crystal shop...

We went to the market to pick up some souvenirs for my sister and baby to take home. A gloomy day for a Texas afternoon. The sun is always shining here but I think it knew our time was coming to an end and our family would have to go back to their family in California. 

i love this picture of them looking at each other...

ruckus...

they wouldn't sit still...

two much fun

pool day. more like pool hour for the babies - 15 minutes to reapply sunscreen.

pea keeping herself occupied while baby sleeps.

she's awake!

happy girl!

Since my family was in for the holiday, we went to Six Flags for the first time since being in Texas. I hadn't been on a coaster since before pres and I thought I was literally going to die. Before her, I had no care or scare in the world. Now, I am ridiculously terrified of anything happening to me and since I'm slightly dramatic, I was convinced I was about to plummet to my death. 

My girl on the other hand takes after her daddy in that she is not afraid of anything on this planet. The first time she saw the coasters she said "I want to ride that!" And she would if she could. And she probably will be able to before any kid her age because she's so tall but for now she was happy with the kiddie coasters. In fact, I was holding on to her little bum for dear life out of fear she would launch out or because she was scared from the speed (those things go faster than they look) but of course, she was squealing with joy while I'm screaming and probably embarrassing her. It starts early.

her not amused face from me trying to get a pic of her outfit ;) 

incredible fireworks show to end the night. that in itself was worth the tickets.

july 4th 2013

Yes, I am aware that these pics were from almost two months ago and we are now almost in fall. Hell, some kids have already gone back to school and I'm just now getting to the fourth! I know there are some "mama" bloggers out there that have their holiday posts etc. up a week before or on the actual holiday but that's not how I roll. I don't like to spend my time making posts on things that haven't happened yet or that aren't in real time. It's so calculated and if you ask me and not genuine in the least bit. Sure having her pose before we set out on our day may not be an in the moment action shot but I like to do this because she normally gets peanut butter or remnants of cherry tomatoes all over her face, shirt, hands, hair and so on. Plus she never slows down long enough for a clear pic. Trust me I've learned my lesson in this girl's timing and natural rythem. 

My sister and I were just talking about something she read on an actress deciding to not have any social meadia outlets because she didn't want to spend her time talking about her life, she wanted to live it. There's a lot to be taken from that. So many people want to narrate their life to the point where nothing in it is sacred. Though I love being able to look back at Pea's physical growth through this blog, I like that there are so many memories I have in my head and heart that no one can have. I like to share glimpes but I like to keep most things to myself. 

...but I should totally narrate what Presley says. Tiny logic is magical.

 I love sneaking up on babies!

...night's festivities...

...it was a good one..

quality time

First, that's nail polish. I painted my nails for the fourth and she tried to get in on the action too. I keep a very close eye on this one because she is curious about everything and wants to know how to do everything all by herself and even though she knows not to touch things that she isn't supposed to, it was totally my fault for leaving it in the counter and tempting her little hands and toes. I couldn't even get mad though because it was kind of cute how out of the lines she was and she didn't even spill a drop on the floor. One point for fine motor skills?

Second, these shoes. I could have sworn when I bought these sandals for her in the spring, I bought a size up so she could wear them later in the summer. Fail. Not only did I not go up a size up for late summer/early fall (we don't really have a fall so sandals are still appropriate for the weather) but I didn't put them on her once while they fit her without her toes going over. I wanted to cry. Now I know they are just shoes and small things like this don't matter in the big picture, but it's not so much the shoes not fitting her but the fact that it is concrete proof she is growing and will not always be my tiny. Of course I knew it would happen but not so quickly. I am so, so grateful for her to be smart, healthy and thriving, but it breaks my heart a little everyday to see the baby I love change into a little person. Our sleepy nights, me nursing all day and her teething seem like such a distant memory that now I wish I could go back to and hold baby Presley. Everyday she says something new or when she accomplishes something she has been working on, we get so happy and proud, but then I think to myself...

 can we just push pause and rewind???? 

Like these moments here. These two were too precious when interacting with each other. The last time Pea saw the baby she was still a newborn. We know moments like these are going to be few and far between because we live in different states. The next time they see each other, they will be older and not so much babies. These aren't things you think of growing up or even when you find out you are having a baby but...

nothing lasts forever.