Party Time!

Tonight we went to a party at our friends Jaymi and Rob's house. Ciaran got to meet his friends Aidan and Rylee. He loved them! After the introductions he feel asleep for awhile, but woke up pretty cranky and we had to leave. It was fun seeing everyone while we were there though.

Family Dinner

After the beach we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinner. Ritchie and Shannon were there too.

Uncle Ritchie is a natural!

Ciaran's telling them that he wants lots of cousins!

Loves Grandpa!

Beach Baby

Ciaran's Uncle Shaughn is involved with a non-profit that helps clean up beaches (www.seafoamproject.org). Ciaran and I went to the beach to help and so he could meet his Aunt Kelleigh and Uncle Shaughn. Ciaran's first act of voluntarism was a success even though he didn't like actually cleaning the beach. He felt he could better serve the cause at the booth by drawing people in with his cuteness.

So very bright.

Signing up.

"This guy kinda looks like me. I think I like him!"

Telling Uncle Shaughn all about his life.

Looking out at the ocean.

Meetups

Ciaran met his Auntie Shannon:

And his best friends Heather, Audrey and Candace:

And his Uncle Danny:

Moving To Cali

What you can't see in this picture is the fact that we had two huge suitcases, five carry-ons, the stroller, and the car seat. The plane ride went pretty smoothly despite G-ma running off with Ciaran and all the carry-ons and then trying to give him away to random strangers, Ciaran throwing up all over G-ma, and me leaving my passport, credit card, and phone on the plane after we disembarked. Ciaran got to meet his Great-Aunt Barbara when she picked us up at the airport. Ciaran was great on the trip but I don't think I could have done it on my own. So thankful to have had the extra set of hands.

Three Months Old

Two Months

Three Months

Grandma's First December Visit

This weekend Grandma Chambers came to visit. She watched Ciaran so I could watch Andrew defend his thesis and helped us pack up the apartment. We had a lot of fun and will see her again in just 9 days when she comes to fly us back down to California.

Hanging Out

"Mom! I don't have any pants on!"

"Hmmm, I smell french toast!"

Ciaran Wears a Jaunty Cap

Grandma and I went to the spa for a few hours on Saturday. Ciaran wasn't too happy about this arrangement and gave Andrew a pretty hard time. I think he was jealous that he didn't get to go. Despite the reported screaming fits, we came home to an adorably dressed little boy who was in a pretty good mood.

"Don't ever leave me again!!"
(notice he still has both his socks and his pants on)

Daddy and Baby both wear jaunty caps
(minus a sock, but at least he still has pants on)

I think we may have caught a smile :)
(And we lost the pants. Maybe he has both his socks back on. You don't know)

Master of Science

Andrew defended his thesis and it was accepted. He is officially a Master of Civil Engineering with a specialty in Transportation. He just has two classes to finish and he will be completely done. One week left before we can start our journey towards a more normal life and Andrew can start his journey towards getting some sleep! Here is Ciaran and Andrew right after he found out his defense was a success.

We are so proud of him!