3.24.2009

Coco Bean


How funny! My sister Steph just told me about this cafe that is named after Coco (not really but it could be!)

And it's in...of all places... Rexburg, ID. Click the link to check out "The Cocoa Bean Cafe"

http://www.thecocoabeancupcakecafe.blogspot.com/

3.20.2009

Random tidbits...

Whats going on in our world....

spending time together..
working..
spring fever..
avoiding catching colds..
watching the snow melt..
lots of movies at home..
kombucha tea..
hoping to find a good sitter for Coco..
nervous about Bens big trip..
missing family..
laughing at goofy Coco..
getting more sleep at night..
being surprised by a new fancy camera from my sweet husband..
more yoga..
avoiding negative energy..
watching Coco grow (13lbs 5 oz)
walks..
sunshine..
dreaming about Bali..
needing a massage..





































































3.18.2009

Update coming soon...






3.06.2009

Be Maui Valentine

Valentine’s Day was very special for us this year. Being in such a beautiful, peaceful place with the two people that I love the very most is more than anyone could ask for. We were also able to spend some quality time with a couple of great friends, the Harts, they were able to join us for a few days, as well as Ben’s dad Paul & Pat. Coco got some great bonding time with her Grandpa… He took her for walks on the beach and for a little dip in the ocean, Ben said he was a little jealous when we came back to the house one day to find Coco asleep on her Grandpa’s chest, she hasn’t done that since she was tiny.

Coco LOVED Maui…(of course! Who doesn’t) I don’t know if it was the ocean breeze or what but she had a little growth spurt while we were there. By the time we left to come home she had her first 2 teeth coming through, learned to sit up all by herself and was saying ma ma ma ma! She is seriously SO cute! She is still really petite so it just makes all the new things she does so much more fun because she seriously looks like a little doll.

I hope you all were able to spend time with those you love and told them that you love them! Click on the picture below to see a few pics of our trip…

2.06.2009

Coco & Max, a playdate...

Right before this picture Coco grabed Max's binkie
out of his mouth!

Coco is so good at sharing. She let Max suck
on her favorite toy... her FINGERS!

Coco practicing her "Blue Steel" pose

Fun playdate with Coco's friend Max. They are
1 month apart. Coco just turned 5 months and Max
is 4 months. Sweet...

1.29.2009

Best friend

Today is a very special day. Its the day that my sweet husband and best friend was born. I am so grateful to have found such an amazing partner to go through life with. We have such a blessed and fun life and Ben makes sure we always have something exciting to look forward to. He has always supported me in my career, to stay healthy and in shape, to challenge myself in so many other ways. He has opened my world to lots of new things and we do them TOGETHER! He doesn't leave me behind if I can't ride as fast as him on a mountain bike, or if I want to descend a little slower if we are scuba diving. He tells me he knows I can do it and pushes me out in the ocean on a 12 foot stand up paddle board when my heart is racing and I'm not sure that I want to go... We feel the same excitement when we get on a plane bound for a new destination that we have never been to before. I love his enthusiasm for life and for the energy he brings into our home. My love for him grows deeper when he sings a silly song to our baby girl, smooches her and so obviously melts when she smiles and coo's at him. I love him for being such a good papa. He is so much more than a husband to me. I love you Ben. Happy Birthday.


Bamboo Forest Hike Maui, HI



Guiones beach, Costa Rica



Makena, Maui, HI


Island Park, ID


Wedding Day Makena, Maui, HI


Wedding Day Makena, Maui, HI

Venice, Italy


New Years Eve Bangkok, Thailand


Bali, Indonesia


Bali, Indonesia


Bali, Indonesia


Angels Landing, Zions


Scuba Diving, Fiji


Fishing, Namotu Fiji


Sea Kayaking, San Juan Islands


Sky Diving, North Shore Oahu, HI


Sky Diving, North Shore Oahu, HI


Top of Ajax Mountain, Aspen Colorado


New York, New York


Portofino, Italy

1.26.2009

Coco 4 months old

Coco is actually almost 5 months now but I didn't post any pictures at her 4 month mark... I guess Costa Rica pics were close to when she turned 4 months but anyway I thought I would post a couple more. She is still pretty small for her age she was only in the 25th percentile for height and head size and 5th percentile for weight. She is gaining a little more now and we are taking her in at 5 months for a weight check just to be sure but she is so happy healthy and alert. She is just like a real life doll! We are having so much fun... She still doesn't have much hair, except for the long patch in the back that she was born with LOL! Ben's friends tease her that he gave her his hair cut... She is laughing and always smiles at her parents and pretty much anyone else that smiles at her. She can roll over, does lots of tummy time and is really strong, I swear her eyelashes grow longer everyday. She loves to read books and play with her toys. She smiles and giggles when I change her diaper, even at 3:00 in the morning! We will have to post some video of her giggling soon...