So is peeing in the backyard.

We have been airing out diaper rashes, hence the break from fashion norms.

He also finds it really hard to let go of his junk for a few seconds when two hands are required for a task. I hear this is a common inconvenience for others his age with similar equipment.

We love our outdoor space and it’s great to let him run around out there with rocks and dirt. I can’t wait to clear things out and mow so that the surface is a bit more even for him. Right now he stays mostly on the tile. He still has a blast and plays by himself for ages out there, I just sit and read. It’s great for playdates too, I can sit and chat with friends and the kids just go nuts. I would love some more seating out there, but that is way in the future. At this point, especially with a group of kids, we are up on our feet most of the time anyway. Keeping an eye on what is being tasted and eaten.

We are so, so happy here. I never thought I would actually love living in Santa Maria, but I love it. I actually think it’s beautiful out here in Orcutt, and having everything close has been such a bigger deal than I thought it would be. Plus, the drive back up to the beach doesn’t bother me at all. I don’t feel isolated from my old life, I feel like I’ve just made it bigger and better. And this little guy is thrilled, and that is the cherry on top.

He looks so much like his father there. I just love them both so much, they are two of the kindest and sweetest hearts I have ever known. Always laughing and cuddling. I wish you could all see how Scott lets him “help” on projects around the house. I just found our tape measure in the toy box this morning.

All the photos from my phone:

Holidays with the Schmalbachs:

We did one of those recordable stories for them for Christmas, it turned out cute. Plus, most people don’t know it, but Scott is a fantastic storyteller! Go figure. Playdate at the park:

Moving and finding out we were pregnant:

Ben’s first bubble bath, playing naked in puddles with rocks, eating crackers, cuddling, playing.

A wonderful lazy Sunday:

Morning light in our new house. Fat lip falling over his own feet. The beautiful sky over our front yard. The beautiful ocean sunset in front of my fancy dinner table. Playing with letters, eating bananas, and hanging stuff up on our beautiful walls.

All RIGHT we are caught up, people. I will try to post about some house projects soon. Hope you are good! Just finished Friends with Benefits and it was actually good! Justin Timberlake, yummy yum. He has a cute butt just like my husband. With dimples and everything. Okay you probably didn’t need to know that but I don’t care. It’s cute. I love it. Goodnight, y’all!