Nicolle: I am such a bad blogger

Warning: This post is all over the place because it covers the last four months

My intention was to blog at least once a month, so that my family and friends could keep up with us and this crazy stage of life that we are in. Who am I kidding? My Mom and Grandpa Hutch want to see pictures of Landon and see all the great new things he is doing. I was about to give up on blogging, but I had some renewed motivation thanks to Grandpa Hutch.

It has been about 4 months since I have blogged, so here is a quick recap on the Solorio Family

Christmas is the most favorite season in the Solorio household. We started some new traditions and had such a blast with Landon, as this was his first Christmas. It was sad that I didn't get to see my mom and my sisters, but we did get to video chat and my mom was able to see Landon open his presents.
A list of our current and new traditions:
-We went to the Christmas tree farm and picked out our own fresh Christmas tree
-We watched a million cheesy Christmas movies
-Grandma Flora's Tamales
-Duane's Restaurant
-Starbucks Christmas drinks
-Abuelita Hot Chocolate

When January 1, 2011 came around we hit the ground running.I started teaching as an adjunct Professor for California Baptist University. It has been such a blessing and an amazing experience. I am hoping that in the future I may have a full time position with CBU, so I can have a more flexible schedule and be home with Landon more. I love my current classroom, but I sure do miss my boy and all the fun things we do not get to do like park dates and mops. I am thankful for spring/summer/and winter breaks though.

Josh is in his second semester at CBU and he is absolutely being filled with wonderful information and feeling more clarity in his new career choice. It does require a lot of sacrifices, but we are so thankful for the clear direction and calling that he feels.

The biggest event of 2011, well for the Solorio Family at least is that Landon turned 1!!!!! The day he turned one he grew up!! He is beginning to say a few words and imitate tons of words. He is starting to walk, look at books, play, and try tons of new food. Our little guy is growing so fast!! The night before his party I felt so excited and sad that my baby is now a toddler, but we are enjoying each day with our little blessing!!!

We celebrated the big day on his actual birthday, February 26, with a Where The Wild Things Are birthday party. I absolutely loved this theme idea and with some encouragement and help from Mrs. Kari Q I was able to execute the cutest theme ever. The party was a blast and Landon had so much fun!! Micheal Rodrigo and Tia Rachel took some awesome pictures!!