Busy Busy Busy

As usual, we have been keeping very busy and are enjoying a lot of fun activities. Last week, we made it out to boot camp on Thursday and Samantha spent the afternoon at AJ's house while I went to the dentist. This is a good prep for when I go back to work, as I am not quite used to being away from the little munchkin! On Saturday, we went up to the Santa Cruz Mountains to visit with the Mello family during their annual weekend camping trip and Samantha had a blast. Not only was it Sam's first trip to the woods, but we also were also able to celebrate cousin Lisa's birthday. We had a fabulous dinner and I brought a chocolate cake and a banana cake for dessert.

On Sunday, Sam and I ran errands in the morning and she spent the afternoon with dad while I went to Marianne's baby shower. This was a very special event, as Marianne is a good friend who will be having a little girl sometime next month. Marianne and I did prenatal yoga together and I am so excited for our little girls to grow up together. The shower was so perfect and I can't believe that I forgot to take pictures! The countdown is on for Baby Citti's arrival--Allen, Samantha and I can't wait!

Sam and I have been trying to set a bit more of a schedule, as I will be going back to work in a few weeks. All in all, she is a pretty good napper and I am hoping that this continues when I'm busy at work. This weekend, we will be taking Samantha on her first overnight trip! We're going to Pinecrest for the weekend with Pat, Lacey, Brian, Ric & Margaret. Pinecrest is a usual summertime camping excursion for Allen and I and we are so excited to be starting this tradition with Sam. We'll be staying in a cabin with Pat, Lacey & Brian and have our fingers crossed that Sam adapts well to being away from home! I'll be sure to update the blog after we return next week!

Here's a shot of Sam just before we left for the mountains! I couldn't resist the monkey hat at Gymboree!

And, here's sleepy Samantha when we got home afterward. I'm missing pictures from in between, but will post as soon as I get them.

Here's a shot of the diaper cake that I made for Marianne. I had way too much fun working on this project! :)

Here are some Samantha pictures from about 3 months