We started the month by celebrating Paul's 32nd birthday. We had a little party for him and had a delicious dulce de leche cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. Paul wanted camping gear so his gifts included a 0 degree sleeping bag and a nice backpacking pack. I recently got a sleeping bag as well so the plan is to go on a family camping trip before Baby Paige arrives.
I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful husband. Paul is one of the smartest people I know and also one of the hardest working. Most people that don't know him very well think he is this serious person all the time but little do they know he is one of the silliest, random people I've ever come across in my life. He makes me laugh daily and it is not always "with" him. Actually, it is mostly "at" him but he knows how much I love him.
Here is Lil Paul with Dad eating German Oven Pancakes.
The yummy cheesecake.
Dad eating cheesecake and Lil Paul eating the whip cream. For some bizarre reason Lil Paul does not like cheesecake. He spits it out. His mom and dad love it.
A new Ike Behar tie to add to his collection.
A new sleeping bag.
I think Lil Paul liked the sleeping bag more than his dad. He played with it the next couple of days before we finally put it away.
The day after Paul's Birthday, we got a surprise visit from his parents. It was a really short visit but we are thrilled any time we get to hang out with them. If you don't know by now, Little Paul LOVES trains, trucks, cars, buses, planes and any other heavy machinery. While Grandma and Grandpa were in town, we took the train to Chinatown for some slippery shrimp at our favorite spot, Yang Chow's. Paul really loved taking the train.
Here is Paul with Grandma on the train.
Sitting with dad on the train.
Waiting for the train in Chinatown.
We were also able to take a day trip to the Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey to visit with some friends.
Here is Paul at the playground on the beach.
Paul's first ride on a tire swing. He loved it.
Paul climbing on the play structure.
Paul eating an ice cream cone with a spoon.
We also took a trip to Chico, California to visit my brother-in-law and family. They recently had a baby girl in January so it was great to finally meet her. We had a really great time hanging out with them and Paul especially loved hanging out with his cousin, Brooklyn. Paul also loved his new baby cousin. He gave her lots of kisses and wanted to sit next to her during every diaper change.
Paul and Brooklyn playing with sidewalk chalk.
Paul really enjoyed wiping chalk on his face.
The newest addition to the Proctor Family.
Paul running through water fountains.
Paul and Brooklyn running through the fountains.
Paul showing off his super white body.
Hanging out at the park.
Swinging with the help of both dads.
The end of the month was spent celebrating Little Paul's 2nd birthday. It is crazy to me that he is already 2-years-old. It has really been a joy being Paul's mother. He has such a fun personality and has one of those laughs that is super contagious. He is a fearless boy who at times is a little wild for me but it makes my life all that more interesting. I do wish that he wasn't such a fast runner especially now that I am 7-months pregnant but I guess it will pay off when he is a soccer player one day. I'm excited for the day when Paul is talking full sentences because I think he will have some interesting things to say. He had his first sentence the other day while I was eating this giant cookie (it's allowed because I am pregnant). He walked over to me and said "I want a piece."
We had a little birthday party for him with most of his little friends and also spent a day at Disneyland. All his gifts this year involved some kind of train or truck.
Paul and dad at the Winnie-the-Pooh ride.
Here is Paul on the Winnie-the-Pooh ride. We rode it 3 times in a row.
Here is Paul running back to the Winnie-the-Pooh ride for some more.
Paul and mom on the carousel.
Paul on dad's shoulder watching the parade.
Birthday dessert at the Elephant Bar on the way home from Disneyland.
Testing out the new trains.
More trains.
Paul eying the cupcakes before his party. He followed them around everywhere.
Paul and dad.
Paul and mom.
I always find Paul with this bucket over his head.
Paul finally eating a cupcake. The funny thing is that he doesn't like the cake part. He only likes the frosting.
Opening presents.
Here is a video of everyone singing happy birthday to Little Paul. He loved it.
