Aunt Cindy's Office

Possabilities are endless with blocks, here is our house, a farm,(now all we need are some Ostheimer animals) and Lukas wanted to make "Aunt Cindy's office" it is the building in the back. So cute.

Aquarium

We love the Long Beach Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific. Such fun, they had tons of new exhibits this trip, lots of jelly fish this time which are just amazing. Lily's favorite was the giant sea bass. She is so cute, she presses her face right up to the tank and points at all of the fish. Many of the tanks are from the floor up so the kids can just walk right up to them. Lukas loves the sharks, he could watch them for hours. We are getting ready for our big trip to Sea World in a few weeks, Lukas cannot wait, he wants to bring Shamu some fish, a ball to play with, and has been coloring pictures for him all week.

Lily and her Mermaid

Super Cute Shoes

I am always on the lookout for super cute, different, handmade things for my little ones. I have found these adorable handmade shoes by Livie and Luca, since they are handstiched each pair is slightly different and unique, love that. I think we may need them.

Lily's Mermaid

Independence

I am starting to feel a little more "free" with Lily, she is becoming more and more independent from me as she wants to walk everywhere and get down from the Ergo carrier. She spends more time playing with toys and looking at books, for longer periods of time. She is taking about 4 bottles a day, I am still making formula for her, but her hunger can also be satisfied with blueberries and water from her Sigg cup, so much easier when we are out and about. We spent the morning at Fashion Island yesterday, and Lily had so much fun playing in the fountain with the other little ones, she is defiantly a "people" person, she always makes *friends*, and says "hi" to everyone who makes eye contact with her. Her new word is "mermaid" we got her the Blabla mermaid, it is so soft and adorable, Lily *loves* it.

Mothers Day Pictures

I had a fabulous Mothers Day, we went to Laguna Beach this morning, we had such nice breakfast in Crystal Cove, I had stuffed french toast with berries...my goodness it was wonderful. The weather was overcast and a bit cold, but Lukas and Lily had fun on the beach and playing at a little park on the sand.

Mothers Market & Raw Ice Cream

I love Mothers Market, a local health food store that also has a little sit down restaurant inside. Lukas, Lily and I have lunch or dinner there probably once a week. It is perfect, they have simple organic fresh healthy food, a fabulous veggie quesadilla for Lukas, made with organic broccoli, cheese, on a sprouted tortilla. Lily, eats fresh fruit, loves the mangoes and papayas, (Lukas always eats the berries before Lily has a chance) a baked organic yam and half of an avocado. I love the avocado and tuna salad sandwiches with brown rice. They even make a chocolate pudding made with avocados. We shop there in between trips to Whole Foods. They also have the best prices on raw milk and a great selection of locally grown fruit and vegetables. We like to eat as many raw foods as possible, and today I found a raw ice cream. Oh my...it is called Tomberlies raw vegan ice cream, it is wheat free, dairy free, soy free and has no refined sugars. The ingredients are young thai coconut, organic strawberries, organic raw cashews, filtered water, organic raw agave syrup, and organic whole vanilla bean. Fantastic, Lukas and I loved it. www.tomberlies.com

Pretty Girl

Pretty picture of Lily at the Santa Ana Zoo

Love

Lily's package came today from Moonchild Handwork Studio, everything is gorgeous, just beautifully made. Lukas fell in love with Lily's "Moondrops" he calls them his "fairies" they went everywhere with us today, sat next to him in the carseat, went to Whole Foods, took a ride in Lukas's Fagus car transporter, they are sleeping next to him covered up by Berrie's gorgeous quilt that was made for Lily's Bamboletta waldorf doll. Lily's peasant top and capri set turned out so cute and looks adorable on her. I can't wait to order a few more moondrops!

Big Day...

Happy Birthday Lily, my baby is growing up to be such a beautiful, strong, bright little girl. It has been such a wonderful year watching her grow and learn. We had a little birthday party for her today, it went really well, we has lots of fun. The kids planted Marigold flowers in little flower pots, and our guests collectively donated 150.00 to World Vision in the form of 2 goats. We got such a wonderful response, everyone was so generous in their donations. Lily also recieved some adorable birthday gifts, a very special Bamboletta doll, 2 pairs of Pedi Peds from her Grandma and Grandpa Zinn, and lots of adorable dresses and outfits.