Puerto Vallarta - Parte Uno

I know, I know, I know...it's about TIME! Spring break was almost a month ago and I am just now getting to posting all these wonderful photos (oh boy, what am I going to do once number 2 arrives?)

Despite Dan being sick as a DOG, we had a good time. Unfortunately, Dan spent the majority of the trip in bed, but Dane and I got some great quality time with Nannie, Guy, Unk Tim, Auntie Amy, Bubba (Zachary) and Eliana. We stayed in a gorgeous condo that made us feel like Hollywood stars. Exhibit A: The view from our balcony!!!

Exhibit B: Balcony #1



















Exhibit C: Balcony #2











Somehow we managed not to take that many pictures inside showing the amazing kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We were just too busy enjoying the outdoors. But here a few of us just lounging around.
Unk Tim doing what he does best - mixing up strawberry daquiris. Oh so yummy! Don't worry, mine were made of the virgin variety. :)
Of course, Dane spent some quality time with the kitchen cabinets. In fact, all the kids had a great time getting in and out of this particular cabinet. Dane loved being in there with his cousins!
This is where Dane spent the majority of his time. It was the biggest joke because Dane was constantly eating! He must of been going through a growth spurt while we were down there.

And, of course, a lot of time was spent here too.....
The next set of photos were taken by Dan and Nannie. They both are quite the photographers and they really captured the essence of Puerto Vallarta.

A Beautiful Week!

We've had some beautiful sunny spring weather here in Juneau. Some days the temperatures actually crept up to the low 50s. That is reason to celebrate around these parts! We got outside a lot this week, which Dane just loves. He can't wait to put his boops (boots!) on and head out to the aba (water) whether it be the beach or just the puddles on our street.

And now for the hunt!

To our surprise, Dane was an exceptional egg hunter!

He had a blast searching for eggs scattered in the snowbanks and even found a few that Mom & Dad didn't see!
I've saved the best for last.......

Looking good Mom!
Don't turn me into the What Not To Wear Police!

A big thanks to Angie & Joyce for hosting a wonderful brunch and a successful egg hunt. We're already hoping we get invited again next year. ;)

Easter was a success!

After a bit of prodding, Dane finally took the bait the Easter bunny left him to find his Easter basket. Dan and I finally convinced Dane to eat one of the mini M&Ms by telling him that they are like his vitamins (he LOVES his Flinestone vitamins!) and once he figured out that those little gems on the floor were actually good there was no stopping him.




I love how he doesn't even see the Easter basket at first - he just turns around to us and is wondering where to get more of those yummy M&Ms. Oh the joy of eating candy the second you wake up. :)

{Thanks for the great candy idea Erin!}

Dane's 1st Sentence!

Dane's vocabulary has just exploded these days and it's so cute to listen to him! It's hard to keep track of all his words, but here are a few more to add to his list:
CHEEZZZ = cheese
ERK = work
TFFF = TV
GRUH = granola
BOOP = boots
TRUH = truck
CRR = car
GA GA = binky
ECK = egg
IC = music
FUFF = the swiffer or broom

and our personal favorite...
CRACK = cracker :)

A little help please....

Now that we know we're having another boy, we are once again struggling to come up with a name. We've received lots of ideas from friends and family, but the only name we both really like is Dean and I'm not sure we can actually go through with naming our next child Dean. It would be a constant battle for me - Dean, Dane and Dan. I already mix-up Dan and Dane constantly and to add one more D-N name in the mix would be torture for me! Plus, if we do that we'll be forced to rename Bailey and we're not sure he'd like that too much.

So, we're asking for you help. On the left of our blog, we've posted a poll of names that we both didn't rule out right away (although, you may recognize one name that was ruled out by the queen of the household, but my darling husband is still fighting for that one!) We'd love your input. Please vote for your favorite name and if you'd like to leave a comment as to why you voted for that name please do so. Also, if you have any other name suggestions, let us know what you think (although, we'd like to have "Baby Phelps" name be only one syllable, so keep that in consideration when you are giving your suggestions.)

Here is a recent picture of "Baby Phelps" to help you decide on a name. :)

And the x-rated one that shows that it's most definitely a boy....

Cheers and Happy Voting!

Only 2 more days until Puerto Vallarta!!!

And look who's ready...

Dane has been wearing his life vest since we bought it last week! (And you'll all be glad to know that I have not been gearing up by wearing my maternity bathing suit 24/7) We're all ready for 80 degree weather, beautiful sandy beaches and lots of sun! Bring it on....