A Day at the Fair

What better way to burn a huge hole in your pocket than a day at the L.A. County Fair? Nathan was certainly excited to go to his second fair, after all, he remembered over priced junk food and no bed time. Carissa was dying to get back on a carousel, but she didn't mind killing time looking at animals and getting her face painted in the mean time. She even posed for countless pictures along the way. I must say that I am a sucker for all the many things you can buy at the fair, but luckily I see the broken products in the strollers of other suckers who bought them earlier which saves me lots of money. It was so fun to experience such memorable moments with some new faces this year. Jen, Drue and Lake were are newbies this year, along with my coworker Chris and his wife, Melanie. Carissa preferred holding Melanie's hand over mine(when Grandma wasn't around) and was very excited to share some cotton candy with her. She and Nathan basically had two extra grandparents spoiling them for the evening. I was very stoked to win Nathan a big prize in that basketball shooting contest, and mommy won Carissa a Dora doll. It was an awesome day at the fair, and there was no better feeling than my head hitting the pillow at the end of the night.

Daddy, you're crazy.

Taking a break form the excitement. Yeah, both woke up later to enjoy some rides.

Nate Dogg's first carousel ride... at 11:30p.m.

I've waited all day for this... you having fun Nathan?

Your turn daddy. You should get the butterflies.

Nate Dogg's cousin, Shaggy.

Princess Grandpa and Princess Drue. Que chula.

I love your smile dude, but it's 12:30. GO TO SLEEP!

Nate Dogg at The Big A

Me and my son at his first ball game. Go Angels!!!

"Take Me Out To The Ball Game"

Well, it only took us 9 months and nearly a whole season to get Nathan to his first baseball game , but it was absolutely worth it!! He's a natural born sports fan. He was quite the curious cat as we walked to the stadium, never before seeing such large hats or so many cars. Inside the ball park he was beyond amazed, which made it fun to watch his facial expressions and try to figure out what was going on in his dome. He loved the field and danced to the music. He flirted with every girl he saw...married or not. He clapped when we clapped and jumped to each and every firework...except for the whole firework show he slept through after the game. Mommy, Carissa and Daddy all enjoyed pretzels with cheese and did n dots. Carissa also danced the night away every chance she got. She also remembered losing her baby unicorn here last time. Nay called the Angel's game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth, right before the pitcher threw his last pitch. It was a great night out for the family...one we'll have to do again.

Whoo Hoo!!!

There is no way to express the joy that is in my heart right now and my fingers can't type fast enought to express it. Nate Dogg just called me "DADA..." for the first time!!!! There was no asking, "did he say dada" it was straight out to my face "Dada." All this time i have been waiting to hear that one word and it came on a perfect night....of course any night would be the perfect night. It was so awesome because i asked him to say it, but didn't expect to get it. He was rewarded with hugs and kisses but i could never give him enough to let him know how happy he made me. I LOVE YOU NATHAN!!!!

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