Birthday Party!

Alpin went to his first birthday party on Saturday, for his friend Liyam Persing, who turned one. It was also his first time at Lake Temescal, and we could not have asked for better weather. I wish I had a picture, but Liyam put on a great show of eating his birthday cake, starting with dabbling with the finger tips, to dumping the cake onto the grass, then licking the back of the plate while rolling on top of his cake on the grass. I've never witnessed a birthday cake being squashed by a baby bottom - priceless.  Liyam's parents, Oren and Sarah, had a chance to cuddle with Alpin, too. We can't wait for Alpin to be able to play with Liyam!

Sarah Alpin and Oren

shushing alpin 

Singing Happy Birthday to Liyam

 

 

April Chico Visit

We had a nice long weekend in Chico last week, such a nice vacation in the spring. We took Alpin to his first Chico State Wildcats Baseball game (and my first as well). Also had a nice time just spending the days with family. We went to Kevin and Lauren's BBQ party Saturday night. Great Grandma and Grandpa Reid came for brunch on Sunday. It was so warm outside we gave Alpin his bath in the backyard, and he loved it. Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Leann couldn't get enough of him, we need to visit more often. He's so fun, smiling all the time.

 

 

Visits from Jacob

 



 

Ngoc, Dave and Jacob came to visit during their trip down from Seattle. It was so exciting to see them, and have them all meet Alpin for the first time. Of course the first thing we did was put Alpin and Jacob together for a photo shoot. I can't wait until they can actually interact together, what fun.

We had a blast with them, and walked to the playground down the street. All of us slid down slides, and Jacob especially was a champ going down the tall one all by himself. He and Andy also built castles with blocks (Jake loves Andy). If only Seattle weren't so far away!

2 Month Highlights

Alpin's second month has been a delight. His world expanded, and he is interested in his surroundings. He sees people and objects, and reaches out towards his hanging toys. He is just discovering his hands and feet. He loves his musical toys as well. The best part is his big smile, that usually makes its appearance when he wakes up in the morning, when he sees mama or papa, and when he's riding in the car. His whole face lights up when he smiles. He also 'talks' and it is wonderful to see the progression. He definitely understands the pattern of conversation - I talk, you talk. He loves being outside, especially on walks, and does great out and about at restaurants or friends houses. He's also sleeping like a champ, he usually sleeps for a 7 hour stretch at night, and then goes back to sleep after eating his midnight snack. We are truly blessed.

Stats at 2 month check up: 8lbs 14.5oz, 22 inches (he's grown 3 inches in two months!)
He can also roll from belly to back.

Here's a little video conversation between Amber and Alpin:

photo credit: Mary Ann King

photo credit: Mary Ann King

photo credit: Mary Ann King

photo credit: Mary Ann King

Sleepy Smiles

Alpin loves the car

Bathtime

Big Smiles

Go A's!

On April 2nd, the A's played their second game of the season at the Oakland Coliseum and the three A's were there to watch. Alpin was dressed up in his A's onesie given to him by the DeVaults (yes, that's right, the Giants fans). We made it through to the 7th inning stretch, and it was so great being back in the stadium watching baseball. Mary Ann and Aaron joined us, and Ross came to visit for a few minutes. Alpin will love going to games when he's older (instead of sleeping the entire time).

 

 

Easter

Alpin's first Easter started with a morning at Patti and Jim's house, with delicious food and fun Easter Egg hunting with the kiddos. Logan (1.5 years) was rockin' the cutest bunny hat she made. Easter dinner was at our house with the Miksza's. Alpin got to open his first Easter Basket, it was bigger than him! It was sent to him from Jill down in So-Cal.

Patti and Logan

Logan Jauchon

Alpin's first Easter Egg Hunt

Alpin's first Easter Egg

 

Alpin's First Easter Basket from Jill

 

 

Alpin's First Beach Day

Andy had a day off, and we had no plans, so we called up Chris Von and headed out to the Marin coast for a choose your own adventure. While crossing the Richmond San Rafael bridge, we decided to head towards Muir Beach and Stinson, our go-to favorites. Chris is the beach expert, so it only seemed appropriate he come with us on our first trip with Alpin. It was so nice being out on the coast and in nature, very much needed for us. Of course Alpin slept the whole time, but I'm sure the sound of the waves and birds were in his dreams.

Muir Beach

Muir Beach Forest

Bluff Hike

Muir Beach

Chris Von

There's a baby under there

Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach