Let me just say when I planned this vacation for us I did not realize I would be pregnant and therefore DEATHLY ill or EXHAUSTED (no I am not exaggerating!). So please no judgements on ANY photos involving me (eww!).
Liam did great the entire trip. He was a real trooper traveling to and from San Diego. On our way there, we stopped at UCLA to visit Liam's friend Caden in the hospital. Sure was nice to see him. We miss seeing Jenee and Caden every day. The Rose Family blog is in my "list" to the side of my page. If you have time, please pray for them and their beautiful son Caden. He is an amazing little boy who is in need of positive thoughts and good cheer. His parents are so strong and dedicated, they could also use your words of encouragement if you have a similar story or kind words to share.
Liam and Caden playing in the hospital play room
Liam will be a GREAT big brother, he loves baby dolls (he feeds them and pats their backs)
Playing in Caden's hospital bed (which Caden did not appreciate too much!)
We arrived at the hotel before 8pm (we left Lompoc around 10:30/11 and spent about 2 hrs at the hospital). Liam was so excited to be out of the car and in the bath, can you tell?
The following day, Kevin had a doctor's appt. with a Navy surgeon (his test results show his tumor is back--more on that later, as we don't know what will come of that right now). Because daddy's doctor's appointment took up some morning time, we decided to hold off on Sea World another day and opted for the Birch Bay Aquarium in the morning and the San Diego Zoo that afternoon.
Liam LOVES fish and aquariums
Checking out the tide pools outside the aquarium
He touched a star fish (the gal offered and before I could say no, he touched it. When she offered again, he politely touched JUST the water, ha!).
I spent my morning chasing after this lil' guy, he is so fast!
Liam laughing hysterically--he is such a happy kid!
Liam took a good nap in the car after we left the aquarium. So we took the opportunity to check out a Navy base (possibly a future home for us) and some other sites. Toward the end of nap time we headed over to the zoo and Liam woke as we were waiting on a parking space. All of the animals at the zoo were napping, so most of the exhibits were boring for Liam.
Me trying to convince him that there are Koala bears, but seriously all thirty of them were napping and still as could be. He thought I was nuts!
Elephants were awake
Watching the trainers feed the elephants
Riding a polar bear statue (he adores his stuffed polar bear, unfortunately the polar bears were sleeping so he never saw them!).
The following day was Sea World day. Liam LOVED Sea World, mainly for people watching. His favorite show was the sea lions, which was also his favorite exhibit.
Watching the Dolphin show
The beginning of his favorite show (the sea lions)
"Dat" (that)... Liam says this ALL the time (pediatrician says it is a great sign he is not autistic and to tell him what it is he wants to know). Here is a perfect sample of how he does it (points, then says "dat?").
Loved the otter!
Meeting Elmo and Count
Loved these mirrors
Mama and Liam before the Shamu show
He loves this hand puppet (that reminds me, his daddy won him a stuffed duck--Liam promptly taught us that he can say "duck" after receiving it!)
These bunnies were all over the park, just hanging around
Learning about seals and sea lions
Watching the dolphins play football
We thought it was really cute that room service made up his crib
The following day we took it easy. Snuggled in the early morning hours (Liam likes waking at 6am lately), got dressed, ate breakfast and then headed back to the hotel for a nap (which both mama and Liam desperately needed!). After we woke, we headed out to Old Town San Diego where we enjoyed lunch and checking out the sites. At some point during this day, Liam learned to blow kisses (watching himself in his mirror we have hanging in the back seat of the car). Now he does it on demand. It is so cute!
Donkeys in old town
When they said he bites, I kept my distance (old childhood story! a painful one!).
We got home yesterday and are so thankful to be home. Liam slept in until almost 7 (thank you son, mama needed that) and I quickly snuck out to get him so daddy could sleep in on Father's Day. We spent dad's day hanging out (mama spent most of it either with her head in the toilet or sleeping!). Sorry Kev, we'll try to get you a better Father's Day next year (I should NOT be pregnant!).
Here are my guys on Father's Day
And I know everyone would like details on Baby #2. We have our first appt. tomorrow afternoon for Baby #2, so I shall update then. I will say it was a complete surprise, not exactly planned. Honestly knocked me off my feet (thanks Jenee for picking me back up and for all of your supportive and encouraging words as I expressed all my concerns through tears/sobbing--hey there was some laughter in there too, as I recall). Thanks girl, I don't know what I would have done with you. Anyways, I have a video of Kevin's reaction and some photos of how we shared the news with the grandparents-to-be *again*. Will share tomorrow!
We also have Liam's 12 month well baby appt. tomorrow morning, so will update on that as well. Until then....
Liam did great the entire trip. He was a real trooper traveling to and from San Diego. On our way there, we stopped at UCLA to visit Liam's friend Caden in the hospital. Sure was nice to see him. We miss seeing Jenee and Caden every day. The Rose Family blog is in my "list" to the side of my page. If you have time, please pray for them and their beautiful son Caden. He is an amazing little boy who is in need of positive thoughts and good cheer. His parents are so strong and dedicated, they could also use your words of encouragement if you have a similar story or kind words to share.
Liam and Caden playing in the hospital play room
Liam will be a GREAT big brother, he loves baby dolls (he feeds them and pats their backs)
Playing in Caden's hospital bed (which Caden did not appreciate too much!)
We arrived at the hotel before 8pm (we left Lompoc around 10:30/11 and spent about 2 hrs at the hospital). Liam was so excited to be out of the car and in the bath, can you tell?
The following day, Kevin had a doctor's appt. with a Navy surgeon (his test results show his tumor is back--more on that later, as we don't know what will come of that right now). Because daddy's doctor's appointment took up some morning time, we decided to hold off on Sea World another day and opted for the Birch Bay Aquarium in the morning and the San Diego Zoo that afternoon.
Liam LOVES fish and aquariums
Checking out the tide pools outside the aquarium
He touched a star fish (the gal offered and before I could say no, he touched it. When she offered again, he politely touched JUST the water, ha!).
I spent my morning chasing after this lil' guy, he is so fast!
Liam laughing hysterically--he is such a happy kid!
Liam took a good nap in the car after we left the aquarium. So we took the opportunity to check out a Navy base (possibly a future home for us) and some other sites. Toward the end of nap time we headed over to the zoo and Liam woke as we were waiting on a parking space. All of the animals at the zoo were napping, so most of the exhibits were boring for Liam.
Me trying to convince him that there are Koala bears, but seriously all thirty of them were napping and still as could be. He thought I was nuts!
Elephants were awake
Watching the trainers feed the elephants
Riding a polar bear statue (he adores his stuffed polar bear, unfortunately the polar bears were sleeping so he never saw them!).
The following day was Sea World day. Liam LOVED Sea World, mainly for people watching. His favorite show was the sea lions, which was also his favorite exhibit.
Watching the Dolphin show
The beginning of his favorite show (the sea lions)
"Dat" (that)... Liam says this ALL the time (pediatrician says it is a great sign he is not autistic and to tell him what it is he wants to know). Here is a perfect sample of how he does it (points, then says "dat?").
Loved the otter!
Meeting Elmo and Count
Loved these mirrors
Mama and Liam before the Shamu show
He loves this hand puppet (that reminds me, his daddy won him a stuffed duck--Liam promptly taught us that he can say "duck" after receiving it!)
These bunnies were all over the park, just hanging around
Learning about seals and sea lions
Watching the dolphins play football
We thought it was really cute that room service made up his crib
The following day we took it easy. Snuggled in the early morning hours (Liam likes waking at 6am lately), got dressed, ate breakfast and then headed back to the hotel for a nap (which both mama and Liam desperately needed!). After we woke, we headed out to Old Town San Diego where we enjoyed lunch and checking out the sites. At some point during this day, Liam learned to blow kisses (watching himself in his mirror we have hanging in the back seat of the car). Now he does it on demand. It is so cute!
Donkeys in old town
When they said he bites, I kept my distance (old childhood story! a painful one!).
We got home yesterday and are so thankful to be home. Liam slept in until almost 7 (thank you son, mama needed that) and I quickly snuck out to get him so daddy could sleep in on Father's Day. We spent dad's day hanging out (mama spent most of it either with her head in the toilet or sleeping!). Sorry Kev, we'll try to get you a better Father's Day next year (I should NOT be pregnant!).
Here are my guys on Father's Day
And I know everyone would like details on Baby #2. We have our first appt. tomorrow afternoon for Baby #2, so I shall update then. I will say it was a complete surprise, not exactly planned. Honestly knocked me off my feet (thanks Jenee for picking me back up and for all of your supportive and encouraging words as I expressed all my concerns through tears/sobbing--hey there was some laughter in there too, as I recall). Thanks girl, I don't know what I would have done with you. Anyways, I have a video of Kevin's reaction and some photos of how we shared the news with the grandparents-to-be *again*. Will share tomorrow!
We also have Liam's 12 month well baby appt. tomorrow morning, so will update on that as well. Until then....
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On another note, to Shannah/Kevin, our Grandson Liam, Furs and Grand-daughter to be (HA - my pick), you're going to be a lucky baby to join this family. Your sibling and Mom/Dad, as well as your fur brothers are AWESOME. Can't wait to meet you, until then, be good to Mom OKAY?
Also, your blog shows evidence of an AWESOME vacation, that you kids MORE THAN DESERVED. Hope you enjoyed, and that it lived up to everything you wanted it to be?
Why is it vacations never make us feel relaxed but are always FUN ANYWAY? lol
Glad you're all home, safe and sound!
Love you ALL,
MOM (A-Va)