Livin' BIG at the RITZ Carlton

So I guess Katie has been really busy, since the blog hasn't been updated for a while. She actually has been busy, with swimming lessons, Landon, and redoing our kitchen. So I guess it's my turn to step up and start doing some of this blogging.

A few weeks ago, we got to go with Katie's dad and volunteer at a fundraiser for the Arizona Children's Association. It was really a lot of fun, since it was a golf fundraiser held at the new Ritz Carlton here in Tucson at Dove Mountain. One of the cool parts, was that we got to spend the night prior to the fundraiser in a little (not really that little) casita.

So here is a day in the life of a Ritz baby.

These little glass bottles of ketchup are really funny! Leave it up to someone that doesn't need to worry about much else to want to their own individual glass bottle of ketchup.


Nothing beats cartoons in the morning on your very own HD TV!



And how about getting around the Ritz grounds? Travel around, in your BRAND NEW GOLF CART! (sounds like I'm on the Price-Is-Right!) Pretty cool that you can give a call at any time, and a guy with a golf cart will show up to chauffeur you to wherever you desire.


The bathroom was HUGE, big enough for a baby to enjoy

The views at the casita were pretty awesome. Landon during the last few weeks has perfected a few things, like standing up on his own with the support of an object, crawling, and walking with only one hand.



Unfortunately, when that picture was taken he still hadn't perfected the standing on his own, so he promptly fell over and got a big ol' welt on his head... So that's the family picture at the golf course, and you can't see it, but Landon has a big fat bruise on his head.




Nice big bed, but for some reason I slept HORRIBLY on it. Evidently, Landon slept just fine.



And then there was the TUB!


Can you see me?

A few more posts will be coming, since a lot has happened during the past few weeks - so STAY TUNED!

Our Recient Adventures

Dan and I finally got to go to the PIMA County Fair for the first time since the day we met 4 years ago. It was fun to go back with the same friends and our kiddos. Landon loved the petting zoo. The little goats were just his size.

This past weekend we had BEAUTIFUL weather. The Hoefferle's took advantage of it and had a picnic at Agua Caliente.

Landon with his cousins Amy and Tyler.

Have you noticed that babies get by with looking super adorable in situations were adults wouldn't.

For example a super messy face during meal time.

And this CRAZY bedhead. Love it.

Landon's New Trick

Last night Grandma Tidwell helped Landon learn to clap his hands. This morning he still remembers how to do it. He is seriously growing up too fast.

Swimming Lessons!!!

Exciting! Here is the schedule and pricing for my swimming lessons this summer. Each class will be a private 30 minute lesson, usually between 8 am and 12 pm. I am offering a $10 Sibling Discount for the sibling's full session.

My idea for the mom and baby classes is for a group to show up, preferably three moms and their weee-ones (but we can figure this out as we go), ages between 6 and 18 months.

I prefer teaching children ages 2-7 years old.

*CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO SEE A BIGGER VIEW - The legend is a separate image

The super week is to either take a break, or a good time to master some skills!

If you have any questions about the schedule or pricing, and to sign up, e-mail me at katie.hoefferle@gmail.com

Ba...Ba...BABY!

Summer Lovin'

You all know that I LOVE SUMMER!! I love the feeling of the warm summer sun on my skin and if I could I would totally live in a pool. Well this summer is going to be extra special because we have our very own pool! As much of a PAIN as it has been to own a pool, I think summer time is going to make it sooooo worth it!

When we were in contract to buy our house the pool pump burned out. And as new owners of a foreclosed home replacing the pool pump was not at the top of our to do list. After the blessing of tons of rain our pool turned green. And not just kinda green it turned a beautiful shade of emerald green.

SICK!!! With warm weather quickly approaching we decided we should probably start putting the pool at the top of our to do list. We replaced the pump and I tried my best to care for it. I got it to this point and decided we need some professional help.

And now it looks like this!!! It still isn't perfect but it is getting there. Isn't it beautiful? I'm tempted every day to jump in but it's still FREEZING!!

This summer I am going to be teaching swimming lessons and I'm really excited about it. I have been brainstorming all the details the past few days and I should have it all planned out by the end of the week. Let me know if you want more details.



And now for an update on our favorite lil' buddy! He is growing up too fast. This morning at breakfast he helped me put the spoon in his mouth. He would smile every time with a mouth full of food. It was adorable how proud he was!! He has a new smile where he shows off ALL of his gums (still no teeth but his gums are getting bumpy). It's really funny!

He hasn't started to crawl but he is an expert roller. He also LOVES to walk around holding our hands. He has pulled himself up on furniture a few times. We keep joking that he is going to walk before he crawls.

This picture is currently our favorite! We love the faux hawk. Doesnt he look so grown up? We just love our little buddy boy!

Happy Easter!