Busy! Busy!

As you can tell it has been a LONG time since I updated the blog.  We have been really busy around the Estrada household.  Plus, Reid thinks naps are overrated and is crawling everywhere so there is not a moment to sit.  Since I last blogged Reid has gotten his two bottom teeth, is crawling, and pulling himself up on everything.  He is a very active boy and loves to be outside.  Daily he is going on a run or long walk with Mommy and/or Daddy.  He enjoys being in his BOB and we can't wait to take him around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights.  Here are some pictures from the past month or so.  He is growing up so fast (8 months old!)

1st Halloween in his dirt biker outfit

Pool Patrol

Another beautiful weekend in Palm Desert

Watching the ducks from the balcony

Patrick Rooney Golf Tournament at Black Gold - We Miss You Pat!

I think Kev needs to teach him how to use the bat correctly, not as a gagging device ;)

After a long day of Black Friday shopping

Got "tired" of decorating the tree with Daddy

Look at me!

Few minutes later...I am over this bouncer

Big Boy

Look at me...I can crawl!

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Fun with the Flip!

6 Months!

This is what Reid has been up to at 6 months...
18 lbs.11 oz. (59%)
28.5 in. (93%)

1. Sitting by himself

Bug Eyes

2. Blowing bubbles, drooling, and chewing everything (teeth soon??)

3. Palm Desert with the Swanson clan

Off to the pool

Playing with Grandpa and cousins Ashlyn & Jake

Pooped from all that swimming

4. Beach Day with Mommy and Daddy

 

5. He loves going on walks or runs with Mommy and Daddy - Soka University (our little hidden gem in Aliso Viejo)

Loves watching the water

Going under one of many tree arches

And just for a little laugh....Reid wants to eat everything we are eating now!

Yummy Ice Cream Sandwich!

Mmmm....

I want more...

Come on Daddy!

Not Fair

1st Pumpkin Patch Trip

Yesterday Kevin and I took Reid to the Laguna Hills Mall Pumpkin Patch, "Pumpkin City."  Reid loved looking at all the pumpkins, rides, and animals.  I can't wait until next year when he can actually go on the little rides.  We took some cute and funny pictures (below are a few of many).  We all had a blast and look forward to taking him to the Irvine Park pumpkin patch next week!

Our Little Pumpkin

So grown up!

Daddy and Reid

Mommy and Reid

This looks good!

Too cute

Yummy!

I like this drum

How tall am I?

Driving the tractor with Daddy

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Two weekends ago I got the privilege to be in an instructor video.  R.I.P.P.E.D. is a class I have been taking at the Renaissance Club Sport since I joined the gym and it was one of the main reasons I joined.  RIPPED is an acronym for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, and Diet-"The One Stop Body Shock."  It is an all around body workout.  It is a challenge and just an awesome workout in an hour.  Every three months they change the sections and music so it is always "shocking your body."  Terry and Alex, the creators of this program who are also our instructors at the Renaissance, asked if I would like to be a part of the Season 6 instructor video.  Of course I said "Yes!"  I truly love this class and was especially blessed to have it during and after my pregnancy.  The video will be shown to the over 2,000 instructors, from all over the world, that teach the class in other gyms.  A little nervous during the shoot...Absolutely!  It was a blast and was even better because my sister, Nichole, was in the video as well.  I can't wait to see the finished product.  Here is a link to the preview of the video (a portion of my testimonial can be seen). 

R.I.P.P.E.D. USA - Season 6 Promo - Pixel Film Studios

www.vimeo.com

Practicing the Interval section before we shoot

My sister (15 Weeks pregnant-doesn't she look awesome!)

Going over the Plyometric Demo with Terry...I got to play a little soccer in the demo!