The Birthday Boy

He's a F.I.V.E. year old now. Hard to believe it, I know....it's a little freaky for me too. Judah was arguing with me this morning about being 5, and he said, "I will be 5 when it looks like a birthday party." So, I guess he's more correct than he realizes, since he won't technically be 5 until about 4:00 or so this afternoon (5:00 Idaho time...). Big Spiderman birthday plans are in store, including a pinata, which seems to have become a tradition.

Grandma and Grandpa are here to help celebrate the big day, we've already been to Disneyland, so there are plenty of pictures to come! Stay tuned!

Pictures? How about some pictures!

Some more pics of our Anniversary weekend! We had such a great time, it was MUCH needed, and so appreciated!


The trees at Seaport Village


Coronado Beach


a view of downtown


The Coronado bridge



Goofy happy.


Goofy hubby.


blurry first day of school pic. I *might* have been a bit nervous....


lining up. big kid.


Judah's classroom

A Week Ago

This was the view from my bed...



Now, I know you see a parking lot and a street, but all I can see are the palm trees and the harbor!

Brent and I had a great time on our little 10 year anniversary getaway, with much thanks to Laurie for the great deal on the room, and thanks to Jamie for being the babysitting machine for Judah!!


More pictures to come when I'm not so pissed at the lousy internet connection.

It's the first day of the rest of your life, Judah.

No it's not mom!!

He has no idea that school will dominate his energy, time, thoughts, emotions, ....life....from now until he's a man. wow. This is scary. How did I get out of that Kindergarten classroom without crying today? I guess I knew I had to, I didn't want him to think I was sad b/c I'm not sad. I'm soooo happy. but in a sad sort of way. Every mom knows this feeling. I'm glad I'm not alone.

Brent was talking to him mom about his first day of Kindergarten, and she told him that she cried. He asked if I was going to cry and I told him I might. He was a little confused as to why I might cry or why his mom did. REALLY??? ugh. men. Love that man, but for reals....seriously? I told him that I guess it's different for moms than it is for dads, at least stay at home moms. You spend pretty much 24 hours a day (minus sleep time) for FIVE years with a person, and then one day, you just leave them...in a room with 24 other kids and only ONE adult? Are we all clinically insane? yes. yes we are.

I didn't just leave Judah behind. I left my heart. I guess that's what makes you want to cry. The only thing that held the tears in until I reached the car was knowing that I am still doing what is best for Judah. He needs this, he will grow and blossom so much in school. I am confident of this. The smile on his face as he waved goodbye was priceless. I'm glad that, for once, I got a milestone on video.

They're all gone??

My Inner Nerd

granted, I've never heard of hyperbolic space or hyperbolic geometry before this, but it really intrigued me. (and yes, it has to do with yarn, but watch it anyway. it just might blow your mind. except, of course for the hudreds of millions of years part...)

A New Hat

I made this hat for Judah this week. do you think he likes it?


No, he does, I promise. that was just at the end of our photo session, and he was done. There are much better picture. Better, but not cuter than that pouty face!

Did you miss this face?

I promise, I'm on my way to blog land again. It's time I got off my arse and posted something.