Desert Trip

This past weekend we headed out to the desert with the Hogans and Shwams. As always, we had a great time with close friends. Typical desert stuff - splashing, eating, drinking (well, not for me), golfing for the guys, laughing and more memories made at one of our favorite places!

Popsicles and glow sticks - what could be better?

Colton rearranging the linen closet

He thinks this is pretty funny

Brothers

Brody and Colt - blonde buddies

S'more time!

Yum!

Late night golf cart ride

Maddy, Owen and Brody

Jacuzzi time!

San Diego Zoo

Yesterday we headed to the San Diego Zoo for a fun outing with grandma. I hadn't been there since I was pretty young, so it was cool to experience everything all over again. Of course we saw a ton of animals, did a lot of walking - pretty hilly there, especially while pushing a double stroller while pregnant - and played at the playground. I think we spent the most time looking at the snakes which Owen was completely fascinated by. Perfect outing for a gloomy day!

Gamma and Colton (you can barely make out a bear in the background)

The pandas - my favorite

Gamma with the boys at the Elephant Odyssey

Riding the gondola

Owen excitedly showing Gamma the rattlesnake

Playground time

Of course we had to end our day with a treat

When you are with Gamma you get ice cream AND a cookie!

Miramar Airshow

As I have mentioned before on this blog, one of the things Owen looks forward to most throughout the year is the Miramar Airshow. This is the 3rd year that we have taken him, and this year we decided Colton was old enough to come along too. In addition, our besties the Hogan boys joined us as well, which made for even more fun.

The boys with the Blue Angels planes behind them

V & I with the boys (can you guess which one of us is pregnant, ha!)

Now, if you have ever been to an airshow you know how LOUD they are. Colton was pretty unsure for about the first 30 minutes we were there, but then he finally got used to the noise and I think ended up having a pretty fun day. Lots of fun climbing in and out of planes and helicopters, and watching all the stunt planes and "loud jets." We'll be back again next year for round 4!

Colt walking through the C-5 Galaxy

Future pilot?

The earplugs made him happy!

Watching the show

Josh and his boys

A fun outing with my little men!

Half Way There!

Hard to believe it but we are half way to meeting our little peanut! Feeling great now and constantly forgetting I am pregnant except when I look in the mirror. Owen couldn't be any sweeter, kissing my belly and talking to the baby all the time. He is still pretty confindent it is a girl - we shall see! I had my 20-week ultrasound today and everything is looking great. It was probably the most hard to not find out the gender today, as I know the tech could tell me with complete confidence what we are having. But, we stuck with it and are still waiting till his or her arrival! As of right now, the baby is measuring 2 days ahead so pretty much right on track. Getting very excited to meet this one, but trying to really appreciate every day of my pregnancy since I'm pretty confindent it is my last, and enjoy our time as a family of four!

Baby Walz - 20 weeks, 3 days

Cute little foot!

We are ready ...

... for Halloween!

First Soccer Season

Two weeks ago Owen started his first season of AYSO soccer! For those of you that know Josh, you know how much he HATES soccer! Needless to say, it took some convincing on my part for Owen to play, but with a few more years left until he can play football, soccer will have to be his sport of choice for now.

Unfortunately I got food poisoning the night before Owen's first game, so Josh had to take him by himself. According to Josh it was "the longest hour of his life." Apparently our son is not a complete natural at soccer (might have something to do with the fact that he had only touched a soccer ball one other time in his life), so the first day was a little rough.

But today was week #3 (they do their practices & games on the same day in his division), and Owen is slowly but surely improving. Most importantly he is having an absolute blast and looks forward to every Saturday game day. Today he actually scored his first goal during the game, so I think that gave him the extra motivation he needs! He may not be the next David Beckham, but as Josh will tell you, I am his #1 fan!

Ready for his first day!

Getting a little pep talk before the big game - this week their team was the Star Wars Sharks

#7, just like daddy!

Week #2 - Practicing with the team

Owen is the one getting ready to kick the ball

Colt cheering on big bro

Game #3 - Sweaty and so proud to have scored his first goal!