Love

My sweet family. I melt just looking at this picture. We enjoyed a quick brunch this morning at Blue Jam Cafe on Melrose after our surprisingly stress free trip at the DMV.

Leon has been doing so well whenever we take him to restaurants. We still juggle holding him when he starts showing signs of wanting to get out of his car seat but at least we no longer get the tears. He seems happy to look around and absorb his surroundings.

my first mom's day

Some time last week my sis Pia asked what our plans are for mother's day and I was immediately puzzled. Our mom is back in the Philippines and Chris' mom is in NC. It had to take Pia breaking the big news to me- "Anne, you're a mom!"

Funny how despite Leon clearly being here I did not realize that I now share mother's day with all the wonderful momma's in the world. What an accomplishment it is indeed! I feel very proud to be a mom.

Being Leon's mom is teaching me many things about life, how to practice patience and what it means to truly love.

Today Pia, Chris, Leon and I had brunch at a local bakery & restaurant "La Pain Quotidien" in Sherman Oaks. Leon snoozed in his stroller almost the entire time.

Leon and Chris spending quality time when we got back home.

Joanie- my wonderful mom-in-law sent these beautiful flowers. Thanks so much Joanie!