thank you Grandma Donna!

thanks to Grandma Donna for making the boys room more cozy with somewhat matching quilts! Jonah got Transformers and Cooper got Dump Trucks!

Monterey!

boy, almost 2 mos. since my last post! i'll start out with pics of our recent Monterey trip. it was actually Mother's day weekend and we decided to take a last minute trip with our friends Tabby, Travis and their son Tyler and stayed that Sat. night in Monterey and then hit the aquarium and shops on Sunday. Cooper got in bed too late, got up too early and didn't get much of a nap during the day. so needless to say he was awesome to deal with in a crowded aquarium! no, not really. he did seem to enjoy the purpose of being there at least.. the sea life. here's a shot of Craig and the kids as we just got started out. i find it funny that he's the only one NOT smiling.. ya know considering the moods of kids during this kind of an excursion!

and then a family photo op:

some sardines:

some jelly fish:

some more sea life:and a few of my favs with the monster! he loved this simulated wave that 'washed over us'

Cooper was able to get some downtime and do what HE wanted to do... just outside this plexiglass wave simulator is one of the many decks to sit out on and enjoy the ocean view, watch seals on the rocks and of course see the many birds. so Cooper got his fill of chasing sea gulls and jumping off the amphitheater steps.