Jalama. Labor Day. 2008.

Connor wearing dads headlamp

Connor's 1st swing experience

Getting in a surf session like mama and dada

snuggling while we want for the sunset

helping dada carry his board

one radical family ;)

a beautiful sunset

yep...all three of us slept in the tent

The Perry's and Wilder's

Connor sleeping with his girlfriend :0)

Laurel and I taking care of the kids

Connor and Lucy flirting

Mike and Laurel with the babies hanging around the campfire

It was not an easy process trying to get a campsite at Jalama on a holiday weekend...its a competitive camping world at Jalama. Needless to say after all the hard work and waiting we got a campsite for the long weekend. Our friends, The Wilders, joined us for some fun in the sun, sand and surf! 

Mike, Connor and I had a fun experience sleeping in our small backpacking tent. We were snuggled all night long and slept great the first night...The next two nights were not the easiest. Connor is teething and decided to share it with all the campsites around us. We didnt get the best of looks in the morning, but hey we will never see those people again! :0) Overall, there was awesome surf, great food, beautiful weather and wonderful friends!

Jack Johnson Concert

Waiting for Jack

The Boys are so happy

Sitting far away so Connor's ears would be okay

Better Together

Life for The Perry Family is going better than we could have ever imagined. Taking Connor to his 1st NFL game and 1st concert all at 3 months old. Better yet, his first concert was Jack!!! Mommy was so so happy. I have been playing Jack to Connor since he was in my tummy. When he has his fussy moments, usually Jack will calm him down and put him to sleep. As you can see Jack did the same thing at the concert. He opened his eyes for about 30 seconds. 

The concert was fun...Jack wrote most of his songs at UCSB so we shared lots of the history of his songs. He ended the concert with Better Together :0) Our wedding song! It could not have been better!

Connor. 3 Month Photos

Wow God gave me hands!!!

I forgot that I did a photo session with Connor on Friday since he is now 3 months. It was fun, but boy is it hard to photograph a baby...Connor was moving like crazy, he is so fascinated with his hands he wanted to always look at them instead of the camera or the fun toys I was trying to hold at the same time as taking the picture. An assistant is definitely needed for taking pictures of lil ones, but I can't get Mike to help because he thinks it is torture to Connor :) . 

Connor's 3 month milestones...shoving his fist in his mouth, holding objects (his teddy and a butterfly toy), sucking on Mom's shoulder,super ticklish, he is teething (you can see his first tooth in the gums), rolling over sometimes, chatter mouth, giving the up arms and if you don't pick him up he will cry, giggling and laughing, starting to love love love his Dada!! I am sure I am leaving something out...I am having a hard time that Connor is growing up so fast. I don't feel like it has been three months. Just going back to look at his photos I have forgotten already how small and cute he was when we brought him home from the hospital. I hope you enjoy these black and whites...We love you all and are so thankful for your support during these past 3 months as we have been going through the most incredible life change.

Raider Game

One of the craziest fans even held him! 

The boys hanging out tailgating.

Connor smiling and giggling at dad!

Lucky boy...front row seats at his first game!

Connor was to busy looking at the Raiderettes to take a pic!

Of course he has to sleep a bit at all the coolest places we go

I should be letting Mike write this blog...as you know there would be a lot of enthusiasm included in each sentence. Connor turned 3 months on Friday...he is a big boy now and handled his own in the Raider crowd :) It was his 1st pro football game and of course dad is happy it was a Raider game. He was sporting all the attire - and we were not the only ones taking pics of him, everyone thought he was so cute as he was the youngest fan in the crowd I am sure. It was a fun day! Enjoy the pics... 

Movies Under the Stars

Summer is coming to an end :( We have taken advantage of all the fun and free activities Santa Barbara offers, but we are sad these events will also come to an end. Last night we went to Movies Under the Stars to watch The Goonies (an all time favorite!) It was so much fun...here are a few pics! Love to all

A Surfing Weekend

Having east coasters, my parents and cousin Rollie in town we thought it was time to share our love of surfing with the family. We rented a few long boards to begin a weekend full of fun and laughter that ended with addiction, sore muscles and rashes!! Everyone had a great time and it was a success for all! 

Randy & Eileen Came to Visit

What an awesome week, busy and fun! It was so wonderful to have my bro and sister here to visit and meet Connor for the first time. They were naturals with him!!! I had never seen my bro with a baby before and it was unreal to see how much he loved his nephew - the looks on his face as he held Connor were priceless. Having Eileen here was just an added bonus - the more I hang out with her the more I love her...She was so creative and always had a new trick up her sleeve to make Connor laugh! I wish they were here everyday! I cant wait to see them as parents one day and experience the feeling of being an auntie!