Iceland

Lincoln had to go to Iceland for a meeting with a client. Since work was paying for his flight and hotel, we decided that Eva and I should tag along. I had no idea what to expect in Iceland, but I fell in love with the country while we were there. It was so beautiful. It was like a European Yellowstone. (The water even smelled like Sulfer... just like in Yellowstone)

I loved Reykjavik. Such a cute and hip little town.

The first night, we went to the Blue Lagoon. It was way better than Idaho's Lava Hot Springs...

Eva was such a great sport.

The next day we toured the Golden Circle.

We started with Kerið -- a volcanic crater lake.

Then we saw the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.

The magnificent Gullfoss waterfall

They don't call it Iceland for nothing...

Þinghvellir national park, the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world.

And when Lincoln was working, I toured Reykjavik and really enjoyed myself with baby Eva and another attoney's wife.

Eva was a gem the entire trip and during all the flights. She is such a great baby, and at the perfect age to travel.

We loved Iceland, and highly recommend it for a little getaway!

Firm Retreat

I look forward to Lincoln's annual firm retreat every year. It is seriously amazing. They treat us like rock stars. Is it always at a resort, and the food and entertainment is always incredible.

Although, this year it was not as relaxing with a baby around. The poor girl got her first cold, so to be honest we were up all night for the couple of nights we were there. BUT we still had a great time.

Highlights of the trip include the "treat room." It was a room filled with every kind of treat you could imagine. From chips to candy bars and everything in between. Then they had bags for you to take whatever you wanted---and believe you me, we did take whatever we wanted.... We were like kids in a candy store--a free candy store that is.

The resort was beautiful.

They also took us to Sea World! It was fantastic. We had our own behind the scenes tour.

We got to see the seals and even pet the sharks

(PS has anyone read the book Unbroken? I was reading it on the trip and visiting and petting the sharks just made that book way too realistic.)

We saw Beluga Whales

And of course, Shamu.

Eva loved it.

And we got to feed the penguins.

Not pictured were Laura and Logan and company, who we also made sure to visit while we were in town.

We love our annual trip to California.

4 months

She can almost hold her bottle on her own:

Almost...

3 Months

I know I am a little behind, (since Eva is almost 5 months right now...) That is what happens when you work full time, while being a mom full time, and a Pilates instructor part time. I somehow think I can stay on top of life (big joke right!?) Anyway... These are of beautiful Eva at 3 months. She is just so adorable!

Eva is not a thumb sucker or binky lover, but she loves to chew and suck on her fingers. From the pinkie to the thumb or the index finger--any one will do! She also somehow keeps thinking that she can fit her entire fist into her itty bitty mouth. The end result of all her efforts is a pool of drool on everything and everyone.

This little outfit used to be mine. It says "Thank Heaven for little girls"

Every time she wears it, people can't stop commenting on how she looks like a little doll.

I love my baby doll :)