Back at Work!

It's so hard to say 'goodbye'. It's even harder to say, "Hello. I'm sorry that I left you."

My first week back at work was hard. I knew that Tiago was in good hands. I knew that he enjoyed himself while I was gone. But, I knew that when I came home (and he melted onto my shoulder with a little sigh), he had had the shock of his life--the very first FULL week without his momma at his beckon-call....Not to worry, he is adjusting well to the new routine. (I am still in denial about the whole thing...)

Good Times!

Okay, Okay. So, it appears that Tiago continues to be the well-adjusted, happy child that he has always been. But, going back to work has been really hard on MOMMY! Fortunately, mommy's mommy has been a huge source of stress-relief at the Guilar household, and has not only helped Tiago during this transition but has helped to keep Mrs. Guilar from loosing her composure while leaving her Baby G/Toddler T behind for the first time!

(The duo try to beat the heat in Marin, but to no avail.)

(A little known secret is that Tiago and Lita go out to the shed every morning to help assemble. Above: Tiago is all set for home improvement!)

(A boy can't live so close to the Cal Train and not love a little choo-choo ride in the park.)

(And, of course, there is plenty of fun to be had at home...)

(...and in the yard.)

(Even with a mouth full of bananas, Tiago still practices praising the dog, with a "Gu Girl.")

Music To My Ears

It is so much fun to hear him try to sing. Having never heard the theme-song to the old Adam West-era Batman series, he did a pretty good job of imitating the sounds of words he did not know. But he quickly switched to his current favorite: Bah, Bah, Black Sheep.

Company Picnic

above: Bocce Ball Toddler Tournament

above: The "beh" and the "bah" from "beh"hind

above: Tiago's first Pony ride

above: Coyote Ranch, Agilent picnic

In the long car ride to Coyote Ranch, Abuelita had the task of entertaining an irascible, teething, toddler. Fortunately, with 3 children and 3 grandchildren, this is old hat for Lita Susan! Above: Lita and Tiago being silly (they had been laughing and laughing so hard, that we finally couldn't resist getting out the camera to catch the tail end of the laugh fest). It's the best sound to a parent's ears!

OMG!

(YES, he did this all by himself and within record time!)

He loves to push furniture around (and challenge the concept of a "safe" zone)!

This little guy insists on giving mommy a heart attack right before going back to work! Above, he has managed to walk right out the garage door, while mommy is running back and forth from the car to the kitchen (unloading groceries). Not only did he climb down two steps and out the side door, but he put on daddy's nasty work shoes and stomped right into the front yard (thank God for enclosed front yards)!

Camping Vids

The family at the waterfallsZac and Tiago at Clear LakeTiago is very upset that his arms are too short to feed himself with the lifevest onTiago is perfecting his hiking "baby steps." He was an outdoor pro!

Ice Cap Camping

(Thursday morning, bright and early, on our way to pick up uncle Zac and aunt Megs)
Before even hitting the Oregon border, Tiago managed to slick back his hair with butter, when he decided to wear his breakfast toast as a hat (lovely. Two more days before his next bath...)

Our little lumber-jack loved camping!

(The icy blue waters of the McKenzie river at Ice Cap--amazing!)

Tiago skipped his naps and stayed up to 10pm most nights because there was just too much to see and do!

Although he was not a fan of the life vest, he did not seem to mind the freezing water (and would have willingly gone in chest deep, if given the chance)! Instead, mommy kept him in at ankle depths and let him play in the mud...

Natasha was so cute. She brought a mini-skirt, tiara, clip-on earings, pink Keds and pink Crocs to come camping in. That's my kind of girl:

(The kids were just too cute together --Natasha was so wonderful with Tiago)!

My perspective of the camping trip was mostly of the campsite and the inside of the tent (being a mommy camper kind of sucks).

But on the last day, as the group was packing things up, I was able to venture out to visit my favorite waterfall...Koosah Falls in all of it's lush glory:

Oregon or Bust!

High Desert Museum Homestead

(Little trail blazer)

(Some quality time with Grandpa Josh and Sveta)

(Onward, daddy!)

(saying good bye to grandpa Josh)

Crater lake, Tiago was more interested in the pebbles in the parking lot than the amazing view and the snow on the ground, in August!