Growing Aaron: "Hey, when's this baby gonna be ready to play with me?"

I love this clip of my nephew Aaron with Isaac...

Growing Aaron: "Hey, when's this baby gonna be ready to play with me?"#links

I love being a Mom when...

I had to post this picture of Isaac which I believe is from the 4th of July. Lately he and I have been having these amazing conversations where I chat to him about different topics and he just laughs, smiles, goos and gaaaahs back at me, and gives me the occasional raspberry. Some times I will sing him a song and it seems like he tries to sing along...or is laughing at my poor pitch and tone. These are some of my most precious moments with him. I love this intense one on one connection we share. It is like nothing else I have ever experienced.

Isaac's First Camping Trip

The gang hanging out in Hendy Woods

We were supposed to go on our first camping trip at Hendy Woods in Mendocino County, CA. However, because of the wildfires north of that area, we decided to just make it a day trip to join our friends to celebrate Andy, Susi, and Agnes' birthdays. We had a great time hiking and hanging out with our friends. Isaac seemed to love being in nature (he did not get this trait from his father) and hiked with me among the GIANT Redwoods. It reminded me how much I used to love the hikes I used to take in Pisgah Forest in NC. So, I have been inspired to try to do one hike a week here in the Bay Area. There are so many beautiful spots to explore around here. I have recently made a new friend who is going to teach me how to sea kayak. It's about time I take advantage of and teach my son to appreciate and explore the natural beauty here.

Gabrielle (about 20 wks pregnant) and Isaac

Phil and Tim

Birthday Girl Agnes

Alicia (14 weeks pregnant) and Isaac...he loves pregnant women

Isaac at play

Isaac is really enjoying his play mat these days...check him out!