Brady is now 1 ... and walking

Yes, we know its been a while since we last blogged, but time has flown. So much has happened since Christmas. Where to start?

Brady turned 1 on April 6, and this past weekend decided that he just wanted to get up and walk all around. Up to this point he had been using his favorite red chair at Mrs. Ileana's, or the shopping cart at home, but now he has figured out he can do it himself. For his birthday family and friends joined us at a park for a relaxing barbque ... hot dogs and hamburgers, and cupcakes. Brady got his very own cupcake, but wasn't too sure he liked the frosting. Brady is learning Spanish words from Mrs. Ileana at day care - his favorties are este, que, and besos. He still says mama and dada, and seems his favorite expression is "I did it" - though we aren't sure if he knows what he means.

Leave it to our school districts to not match up our spring breaks - break week became to-do lists for both of us. On the sole weekend we had together the family traveled to Monterey to see the aquarium, and visit with Aunt Linda and Uncle Randy. We even took Brady to Dennis the Menace park, one of Adam's favorite childhood places. Brady liked the fish when we could get close enough, but the crowds made it hard to get around.

Work is fine for the both of us - Adam has taken on a student teacher and is subbing in the front office. Betsy is busy with the normal life of a special ed teacher.

Future plans include a trip to San Diego for Dave Herrick's wedding in June, Adam teaching summer school, and mommy and me swim lessons for Betsy and Brady.

Love to all.