16 Month Malin

Malin just turned 16 months! This is something I wish I had done for her at each month, but starting now is better than nothing, right!? I want to share about Malin at this stage in her life. She is a bubbly, adventurous girl who is fearless! She keeps us on her toes and really enjoys living life and being an active little girl! I love watching her grow up and see her personality unfold on a daily basis. We love you sweet Malin and appreciate you and all your energy!

Malin LOVES:

-the water ( water table, baths, pools, hoses etc etc.)
-climbing
-dancing
-stories


Malin's Current Words:

ba ba- pacifier
wa wa- water
daddy
mommy
nana
dog
more
bible
bubble

We love you Malin!

Summer Recap

I will do my best with a few photos to recap some of our summer and early fall highlights... Actually, I will not say "Fall" the blistery, cold and overcast weather of fall has yet to show its pretty face down here in California. I never thought I'd miss the gloom and cool breeze those Seattle days would bring!


Summer Recap:


Malin Turns 1!
June 2011


Father's Day!
June 2011


Aspen, CO
July 2011


Thomas the Train with cousin Grady
August 2011


Sprinkler Time
September 2011


Tilden Petting Zoo
September 2011


More to come... as fall is just "beginning", were up to a lot of exciting things in the Stone house keep posted!


Love, D. Stone

HAWAII 5-0

I know my last post was from June, Malin's Birthday but I need to back track a month and then move forward. Trust me you don't want to miss these pictures of the two cutest beach babes you will ever see! In May the family headed to Hawaii to celebrate my Moms milestone birthday. 5 hour plane ride two. babies under the age of 2, 6 adults...we did well and arrived successfully! We went to the island of Kauai and it was beautiful. A week filled with sunshine, good memories, GREAT food and sand eating babies who thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this adventure! Pictures from this trip were many so Ill include a few favorites in this post. Until next time Hawaii... we can't wait to visit again!

Aloha!

Happy Birthday Malin!

Our sweet little girl is ONE today! This year has flown by us at a rapid pace! I cannot believe Malin is officially a toddler now! We have had such a fun time watching her grow, explore and learn this first year! We look forward to many more fun times and memories ahead! Thank you Malin for teaching us so much this year! We have truly enjoyed being your parents and love you so dearly! Hope this day is extra wonderful for you! We Love YOU!

Love,
Mom and Dad




Many pics to come but here is a little recap...

June 2010





June 2011

Stay Tuned for more birthday pics!!!

Mother's Day Salute!

To all The wonderful Moms out there THANK YOU! We wanted to do a salute to two of our favorites!

Happiest of Mothers Days to YOU! Thank you for all you have done, and all you have been in our lives. We are so blessed with wonderful mothers and now grandmothers. I hope this day treats you well, and is filled with joy. We want you to know you are loved, and very much appreciated! Being parents now, we see the joy you have had the chance to experience! Hats off to you two fabulous mothers!

D, G and M



Vicky and Garrett




Diane and Denise

Reunited and it feels so good!

Yes! We were Reunited with besties, besties-to-be and family! We spent our Easter weekend up in Washington with friends and family. It was a great time to see everyone, and we truly experienced all Washington had to offer weather wise as well! Beautiful sunny days, pouring rain and a few grey clouds in between. Malin went on her second plane ride and did great, but its definitely a new experience now that her curiosity is growing and growing by the minute! Thank you T, C, P and H for hosting us and a great dinner party as well! Also, so great to see college friends, and a new house!! We look forward to our next trip to the Northwest, and hope we can bring some California sunshine for the whole weekend!


The Bed Head ladies...


Just one of the girls


Easter 2011

Until the next time NW,

D Stone

March Madness

I suppose after several comments, inquiring if my blog had changed addresses or was deleted it became very clear that I am no expert blogger! I really have good "blogging intentions"... I promise.

Anyways, March was filled with madness: Family and Basketball! We had a great visit from Garrett's brother and sister, a lot of Basketball madness and a wonderful St. Patrick's Day party to celebrate our Irish roots!
We really enjoyed having Monica and Brannon in town. We had some good food, fun outings, and spent the majority of our time watching the best entertainment we have to offer: Malin!


Malin and her Buncle, and I think its fair to say she has never been this high up before!



Malin hanging out with Auntie Monica!


St. Pat's Day was right around the corner and was a great party! Everyone had on there best GREEN attire and looked smashing! I have to say though, as it seems to go for most parties the babies took the cute award for the evening!


Malin and Grady

Oh, how can we forget to mention the biggest hit of all:

BLAZE!

Erin Go Bragh!

D Stone