Merry Christmas.

Our first Christmas as a family was wonderful! Nick and I made a big breakfast at the house and opened presents with Cruz. Later that evening had a delicious Christmas dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Eady's. Thank you to all our friends and family for your kindness and well wishes!

Cruz Meets Santa!

The Beachwalker Inn had Santa visit this past weekend for all the local kids in Cayucos. Cruz, Grandma-T, Grandma Angel, Grandpa Jig, Solo, Pancho, Luna & Cisco all walked down the street from the house for egg nog, hot chocolate and a photo opp. with Santa. Cruz did great, he only cried the first few seconds that Santa held him.

4 Months Old

Cruz is four months old this week and he now weighs 19 pounds. He's enjoying tummy time (laying on his tummy), he used to hate it, and is able to grab at toys you hold in front of him. In the Christmas spirit I've been sing Christmas songs to him and he absolutely loves music, signing and dancing, he giggles from his gut. He also enjoys standing and jumping, with our help to support him of course. Thank you to Linda, a friend of GROW, who made this melocactus hat for Cruz. He looks so cute in it, Nick and I almost fell over laughing at him. I've posted a photo of a real melocactus so you can see how similar the hat is to the plant... great job Linda, we love it!

A Wilkinson Christmas

Nick and I have decided to have a Christmas cactus instead of a traditional fir tree. I hang lights and ornaments and we pile the presents under it. Here we are next to our cacti on our way out the door to a Christmas party. Thank you grandma-t for watching Cruz!

Turkeys in ElCentro!

Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful! It was Cruz's first turkey day and we spent it in ElCentro with the Wilkinson family. Grandpa and Grandma Wilkinson watched Cruz while Nick and I went out for a date. We took family photos, ate lots of turkey and special quesadillas (Mexican calzones), and spent quality time with aunt Sam and Megan and Uncle Pat and Sean. Thanks to the Dale family for opening their lovely home to us and especially for the deep-fried turkey!

Meeting Auntie Helen!

We traveled south for Thanksgiving and stopped by Aunt Helen's (Tata) new restaurant, Zocalo in San Diego. We had such a relaxing lunch and really enjoyed sharing time with Helen! A great stop off the 15 freeway for street tacos and chocolate empanadas!

3 Month Birthday.

Cruz is twelve weeks old now and changing every week. He's making all kinds of new sounds and loves to play giddy-up sitting on your knees while he bounces up and down. He smiles big and giggles so hard it makes my heart smile. He loves to spend time with Dad while I'm away at work, here they are watching TV together. Cruz is a hefty 15lb. 14oz., one good meal away from 16 pounds and is growing like a weed. We started mommy and me yoga this week and it was a huge success, he loves the divinity drops, fun for him and hard squats for me, my thighs are still burning. Life is good... and were so happy to be traveling down to El Centro next week to meet grandpa and grandma Wilkinson for the first time. Their going to get a good workout holding the lil' peanut. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bubble Fro.

Bath time is a big hit around this house.

Edamame Anyone?

Cruz in his edamame costume! Halloween was fun this year, we dressed Cruz up and walked around to some neighbors trick-or-treating, although mom and dad took his candy. He's two months old now and growing everyday. He's holding his head up, talking like crazy (cooing) and loves to stare at himself in the mirror on his play gym. He's so happy when he's full and quite angry when he's hungry, just like mom.

UnHappy Halloween!

I just had to post my attempt to take a cute photo of the dog and baby at the same time. Never got the shot... this was the best of the bunch.

Pumpkin Patch!

We started a new tradition this weekend by visiting La Familia Pumpkin Patch, a local family ranch here in Los Osos. They had a corn maze, cows, named QP and Moo, goats and one donkey named Hee Haw. Can't wait to carve the pumpkins we picked out! Thanks Auntie Kara for the cute outfit and blanket.

Meeting of the Moms.

Back in January I found a group of women who were prego like me, we were all due with in 3 weeks of eachother . We meet once a week for yoga and then shared our stories of pregnancy over coffee/tea. This Friday we had a "meeting of the moms" and shared our birth stories and babies. Here they all are; Joseph, Makena, Ellissa, Cruz, Olivia and Lake. 4 girls and 2 boys all healthy and happy!

Road Trip.

This weekend Cruz meet his cousin Jake for the first time. Jake is 4 months old and lives in Mississippi with his mom Kara and dad Jarred. Cruz and I drove down to the OC this weekend to meet Jake and took some cute photos. The whole crew gathered for Pam's Birthday lunch at Stone Brewing Co., which has the most beautiful garden. Can't wait for our next play date!

1 Month Old.

Cruz is already 1 month old! He's growing everyday and weighs close to 11lbs. He likes to sleep in and once he wakes up he is full of smiles. He loves his bath time and especially the baby massage he gets afterwards. Nick and I are doing great and were learning to juggle work and being new parents, thankfully we have lots of help from Cruz's grandparents.

My Cruz.

More Cruz Photos!

Life is good! Cruz is settling into a routine and he's a happy baby so far, as long as his belly is full. He is smiling and his eyes can track and follow his favorite toy. We limit our days to one outing, weather it be a walk with Solo, or one of the many doctors appointments we have. Cruz loves rides in the car, rides in his stroller and taking late afternoon naps with mom. Nick and I are doing good and getting enough sleep to get through the day. Here are some photos of our first walk and other too cute snap shoots.

These Photos Melt My Heart!

First Bath

We had our first bath yesterday, and Cruz cried the whole time, but he smells really good!

More photos of Junior...

Hey Everyone,

Finally got a few seconds to throw up a few more photos of the little one.

Cruz Archer Wilkinson.

Meet Cruz!

Born August 28,2008
8lb, 12 oz.
8:54 am

Mom and baby are well!

Will post more once we get some rest!

Fun in the Sun!

Thanks to Kim and Leslie for throwing Nick and I a beautiful shower earlier this month. We truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Your support means the world to us!

B-Days & The Count Down Begins!

Hi Friends and Family.

Happy Birthday to our many friends and family this month!
To name a few:
Sean Wilkinson, August 16
Maggie Ragatz, August 21
Jessica Mai, August 24
Dad Suzuki, August 27
Cameron Fischer, August 28

The count down has begun; peanut is due this Saturday, August 23rd. I had a doctor’s appointment today and he is positioned and ready to great the world, I'm barley dilated to 1 cm so it could be some time in the next week or even the week after that. I'm hoping for next week. Check back soon for updates!

PS. This cactus photo is a cake... all edible!

9 Months!

Well, were almost to the finish line, about 2 more weeks left. I had some belly photos taken recently and though I'd share them. We're all set for peanut's arrival, no name picked yet, but this is the place we will post the photos and announcement of his birth so check back soon! All my doctors’ appointments have gone smooth and it looks like we should have a normal birth. He is moving throughout the day and increasing making mom more and more uncomfortable. Thanks for all your love and support!

GROW, Featured in CCM!

GROW, was featured in the July/August edition of Central Coast Magazine as one of "236 Ways to LOVE the Central Coast." "This little gem of a nursery sells locally handmade pottery and garden art form a beautiful setting high up on the bluffs overlooking the ocean in Cambria." We have no clue how the article made it into the magazine, but Nick does remember planting up the succulent bowl pictured in the article. Thanks to CCM for their support and good job to Nick who works so hard to share his passions!

Yoga Moms!

I've had such a wonderful pregnancy and have had the best experience meeting other prego's in my yoga class. Here we are on the last day of class all due within days / weeks of each other. Can't wait to meet all the little ones. So far the count is 2 girls and 2 boys, one mom is keeping it a surprise, she'll be the tiebreaker. How exciting!

8 Months!

Just finished a week long camping trip at San Clemente State Beach, it was beautiful and sunny and yes I made it down to the beach in my prego bikini... brave I know!

San Diego Baby Shower!

Thanks to Helen for the beautiful luncheon baby shower! It was great to see some long-time friends and family and dine on gourmet food while overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. Thanks ladies for coming I appreciate all the well wishes and all the goodies for peanut.

Parting is Such Sweat Sorrow!

Sad but true... I have to sell the Mini to upgrade to a "mom" car. Though I'd post incase anyone was interested. Here's some details:

2004 MINI COOPER, $16,5000
805-528-8880

• CITY MPG 30 / HWY MPG 37
• 61K Miles
• 5 Speed Manual, 4-CYL
• 17” Run Flat Rims
• Sirius Satellite Radio
• LOJACK
• Steering Wheel Cruise & Audio Controls
• One owner, non-smoker, all service records included
• A/C, Power Windows, Remote Keyless Entry
• VIN No: WMWRC33414TC49071
• Dual Front Air Bags, Front Side Air Bags

Much Obliged!

We've been receiving an outpour of cards and gifts from friends and family lately and we just wanted to say how much we appreciate all your well wishes and good thoughts. Thanks for the support!

7 Months!

My mom has a photo just like this one of herself prego with me, standing outside the house I grew up in, so I though I'd keep the tradition going.

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