Ranes Family Fun

My Uncle Andrew and his family just moved back to California a few weeks ago, so we got to attend their house warming party. Driving to different cities in California isn't really a big deal because there are so many cities and so much traffic. Andrew and Janae live 90 miles from us. Al compared to it to living in Salt Lake and driving to Wendover. No one would ever do that, but in California 90 miles isn't a big deal...hahah Anyway we had a great time at the BBQ/Pool Party. Alex even enjoyed it for a bit until he got splashed by the water.

Chillin by the pool with Dad and Uncle Ben.

Raymond just broke his arm so he had to enjoy the party outside of the pool.

After the pool we moved the party inside. Henry introduced Alex to his Baby Doll collection.

Look Closely....

We played this game where 4 people put 1 finger in a slot and then it randomly shocks one of you...lol Turns out the kids loooved it and then they started fighting over it.

Before we made our drive home I played Nina in Mario Kart on Game Cube, but she won :( If anyone wants to challenge me on Super Nintendo I will most likely win.

Just Because

Don't worry the stove wasn't on.... we just thought it was cute

Baby Bug

I understand now when people who already have kids say they have the baby bug.

Alex is 15 weeks old today and I'm already feeling a big buggy myself, but not to worry I won't be having another one anytime soon. Giving birth was an amazing experience. A lot of other people I know have given birth the last few months as well and seeing those sweet photos of them in the hospital with their brand new babies makes me feel all nostalgic and emotional about my own experience.

I don't know how anyone can witness a birth or give birth and not believe that God is real and that if we could really comprehend his love for us we might just drown in it. Without him none of this was possible. I hope everyone that reads this post would be able to say the same thing.

Alex is now 15lbs and it makes me happy that he is eating well and chunking up.

I couldn't ask for a sweeter baby.

July 4th

Fourth of July is a great day in LA because there is no traffic. I don't know if everyone stays home or what, but the roads and freeways are dead....the small things that make us happy. We went to breakfast at a little restaurant I spotted in Silverlake called Mustard Seed Cafe. A definite must if you are in the area.

That afternoon we went with our friends Chuck and Kaitlin to a BBQ at Chucks parents house. It's always nice to spend time with families even if they aren't ours.

Chucks nieces were so cute with Alex....too bad they don't live closer and I may have found myself a babysitter.

Alex finally enjoying tummy time. This week he learned how to roll over from his back to his stomach. We are working on teaching him how to roll back.

Alex loooooves being outside. He layed on this blanket for over an hour just looking up at the sky and talking.

That evening we went to a park in Yorba Linda to watch fireworks. I didn't know if Alex would make it since he usually goes to bed at 8, but he just layed there sucking his thumb looking around.

Hopefully Kaitlin got a better picture of us on her camera, but this is all I have. I got Alex to hold the flag for the picture, yay.

We still had 30 minutes until the fireworks started so Chuck soon to be Dr Odion checked Al's teeth for cavities....hahah

The fireworks were great and what was even better is Alex slept through them on Al's shoulder!!

Zuma

When we moved to California I envisioned us going to the beach every weekend. Sadly that hasn't happened and I don't really see it happening unless we move 1 block away. It's so crazy how many people go to the beach on 4th of July weekend and we were party of that craziness. A bunch of couples in our ward met at Zuma Beach and hung out for the day. It was overcast most of the day which actually worked out good for little Alex.

Me, Alex, and the Hooter Hider. One of the many places I've breast fed all thanks to the Hooter Hider.

If my shoulders are showing Alex always starts sucking on them...lol They must smell like milk or something.

Alex was a little fussy so we took a walk with the Bjorn

He did so good all thanks to our Umbrella that shaded his perfect pale skin. I thought we would only last a couple hours, but he made it 4...YAY

Our Group picture that Alex was not happy about.

I spotted this restaurant on PCH last time we were in Malibu and have been talking about it ever since....I love Seafood

We had fish tacos, shrimp cocktail, and fried oysters which were all delicous.

Beach Days are the best....I think we need to have more of them.

Retirement

I'm a recently retired Accountant. That's right, no more commuting to work for an hour every day to be a slave. I finally landed my dream job....SAHM (stay at home mom)

Even though I do miss adult interaction, I'm really enjoying my new profession of being a SAHM. I love scooping Alex out of his crib every morning. I love how we smell like spit-up and that we do everything together....literally. Most of all I love his big toothless smile and being able to spend every second of every day with him.

There isn't anything that could be more rewarding than spending time with your child everyday. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband that works hard so I can be a SAHM and teach sweet Alex all that I know.

Burbank Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated our friend Adams Birthday in Burbank. How cool is this street lined with palm trees.

What a better way to celebrate than play 9 holes of Golf.....Al had no complaints.

Since my sidekick Alex was with us I just watched

Al in his element

Cute little Alex all happy he's turned around like a big boy in his Bjorn

I tried to play one hole, but it was too complicated with Alex hanging on front of me.

Afterwards we had a yummy dinner at Gordon Biersch. Happy Birthday Adam!!