May Pictures

Sawyer and Enya have become buddies and I swear, they think they're siblings. Sawyer likes to chase Enya around the house, taunt her with his little toy vacuum, feed her his snacks, and ride her like she's a pony. He even mimics her barking! Enya is such a good sport. She lets him do all the things babies do. Once she's had enough, she lets me know and I separate them for a few hours so that Enya can have a break. She loves Sawyer and is very protective of him when we're out. We truly lucked out with Enya. She is the most laid back, easy going dog we've ever met! Our big girl turns 5 on next month.



These pictures were taken this past Saturday. We went out for lunch and Sawyer went to town on the corn! He loves corn on the cob.


He also loves apples. He refuses to eat them if I slice them up. He prefers to take bites straight out of the apple. Oh, and he has to hold it himself. He's all about doing things himself these days with no help from Mama. I'm going to start peeling them because he has a hard time chewing the skin.

Sawyer's grandparents were here visiting the 1st week in May. The first few days they were here, I was in Portland, OR visiting Tomomi. However, I did get to spend a couple of fun days with them after I returned.

Sawyer was terrified of this waterfall. He was holding on to Grandma and crying to get away from it!

Here he is examining the waterfall from a safe distance.

Here he is with Grandpa still looking back at the waterfall, making sure they weren't going to go anywhere near it.

Mama Day

I had the best Mother's Day! Cliff and Sawyer took me out for dim sum, my favorite! I also got the sweetest Mother's Day card ever. It made me cry.


Afterward, I got my hair cut. I had more than 6 inches chopped off and I love it! I should have done this a long time ago.

The Lovebirds

First Professional Haircut

We took Sawyer to a salon to get his 1st professional haircut on the 19th. It was an excruciating experience for him. He hated every minute of it. The woman who cut his hair was awesome and did an amazing job considering the fight Sawyer put up. The cut took less than 10 minutes, but felt like an eternity. Our poor little baby thought he was being tortured.

Happily walks in, not knowing what he's in for.

As soon as the smock goes on, he senses something is awry.

Confirmation that this is not what he signed up for.

Trying his best to escape.
What did I do to deserve this?

Dad trying his best to distract an inconsolable Sawyer.
This is far worse than going to the Dr.
When will the injustice end?

Then just like that, everything is ok again.
Cristina successfully makes peace with Sawyer.
A happy little boy emerges once again.

Our handsome Little Man!

Gulf Stream Park, Class

I took Sawyer to Gulf Stream Park yesterday to play. Gulf Stream Park is our local beach, the one we always go to. The park area sits right above the beach. There's a play structure for kids, but Sawyer isn't at all interested in it. He prefers just running around and exploring.

Look how blue the water is. The view is magnificent.

Earlier in the day, Sawyer had class. Hannah, the instructor, brought cookies. Here are the kids happily munching on their cookies and making a mess. The girl is front is Lila. She and Sawyer are only a few days apart, born in the same hospital. Adriana, on the far left with the ponytails, is Sawyer's little buddy. Logan is the little boy on the right. He's a little over 2 and speaks in simple sentences.

Brushing teeth, Drew visits, Beach day

Sawyer brushes his own teeth now! Tonight, he did not want me helping him at all. He wanted to do it all by himself. I was so proud of him and cheered him on the whole time! He has the bottom row down pat, but still needs a little help with the top row. Here he is brushing his teeth all by himself for the very first time. My little baby is growing up.


Our dear friend Drew drove all the way down from NYC to visit us this past weekend. It was so fun having him here! It was his first time meeting Sawyer and the little guy took to him right away, even followed him around the house. We spent Sunday at the beach, a mere 10 minute drive from the house. I believe the beach is reason numero uno for living in the Sunshine State. The beaches here are beautiful and the water is 80 degrees almost year round.