Hello from California! I am on my first overnight business trip (5 nights) since Steven, Samuel and Amaya were born. Too long; do not like. But it’s for a commercial shoot and I need to be here so I put on my big girl pants and boarded the plane.

Fortunately, Jason is a super star daddy and had a wonderful weekend with the babies, helped by my mother and grandmother (who planned a trip to visit before my work was scheduled).  For my part, I’m trying to appreciate the weekend downtime that I never get at home.

It was a great week! Megan brought Steven, Samuel and Amaya for lunch on Thursday and it was nice enough to feed them outside and test out their new, cool shades. We also started construction on our basement. We’re finishing it, which includes adding a full bath and bedroom. So far, just the egress window is in. Construction should start in earnest this week. Fingers crossed that it’s an easy, fast project.

Steven, Amaya, Samuel visiting for lunch

(Don’t worry, Daddy! We were only in the sun for this photo with Mommy.)

Steven loves being on his belly. He still sleeps on his back in his crib but he loves cat naps on his belly!

Steven smiles!

Happy Sammy!

Sassy Amaya!

Amaya does not like being constrained. She likes freedom to move. The girl is a champion back scooter.

And she’s having a wonderful time this weekend with her daddy, nana and Savta.

Big news for the week, other than my continued absence, is that Steven gets his helmet tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a smooth, easy transition!