Disney Land

For Mitch's Spring Break we went to Disney Land with my Family. We had so much fun, and D loved all the rides that he was able to go on. Thanks Mom and Dad for the great trip!

Spring is here...Almost

We had a few really nice days here in Midway; temperatures in the 70's so we started to break out of hibernation and head outside for some fun. The kids were all outside playing when I got home from school last Friday. As I pulled into my parking spot i saw that Kristin was pushing Dietrich on Abbie's Radio Flyer 3-wheeled scooter. He had the biggest smile on his face. I got out of the car and started to play with him. I pushed him up and down the street several times. I turned my back on him for 5 seconds to talk to Caden and when I returned my attention to Dietrich he was pushing himself down the street. I thought that was so amazing that my 15 month old son was so smart and brave to figure it out and do it on his own. It took several attempts but I captured it on video.




Kristin and I got really excited about the good weather and Dietrich's natural athleticism so we went out that night and bought him a bike. He loves it. We cant get him off it.


He also loves this hat for some reason. He always has it on

Family Pictures

We had family pictures taken when we were in Arizona for Christmas. We finally got the pictures from the photographer and I'm not gonna lie; we look good.




Auntie Em loves her boys

Grandma and Grandpa with all the grandsons

Whole Transtrum Family

We are tickled pink!

Mitch and I found out a few days ago that we are having a baby girl. She is due June 28th. We are so excited and can't wait to see her!

Hawaii

The first part of January Kristin, Dietrich and I went to Laie to visit Lindsey, Pike and Ruby. We had a blast. Hawaii was beautiful! Everything was so green and lush. The North Shore was amazing with all the beaches and the small town feel. Honolulu was great too. Thanks to Pike for teaching me how to surf and for hosting us. Dietrich already misses his best cousin Ruby. We love you guys.

Dietrich and Dad at Turtle Bay


Dietrich and Dad at Hukilau beach



Lindsey and Ruby at Hukilau beach.


Dietrich was afraid of how loud the ocean was. But once he got in, he loved it.



Tropical drinks at Turtle Bay


Swimming with Pike and Ruby at Waikiki beach



Whale watching catamaran ride out of Honolulu. We didnt see anything but water.


Dietrich and Cousin Ruby. Everyone wanted to know which one is fatter? You be the judge.



Dietrich had a blast with Ruby




Beautiful Laie Point



Pearl Harbor


USS Arizona Memorial


Pearl Harbor


Hukilau Cafe- Famous cafe from "50 First Dates"


Dietrich loved see the little fish in the Polynesian Cultural Center River



PCC



PCC-Dude climbed the tree in like 15 seconds


Matsumoto's in Haleiwa

First Haircut

Dietrich had his first Haircut right before we went to Hawaii. His hair was really thin so we thought if we buzzed it, it might grow in a little thicker. He was a champ; he didnt even cry. Surprisingly I think it is working; it is coming in thicker.

December 2010

Here are some pictures from our fun times during the month of December. We celebrated Kristin's Birthday, Dietrich's Birthday, Christmas in Phoenix, and New Years in Midway.
















And of course I had to keep tradition and swim on Christmas day. The water was really cold (52 F) but tradition is tradition.

Dietrich's # 1

One year ago from this morning at 6:17 am, Dietrich Mitchell Transtrum was born into our family. He has been such a blessing in our lives and a great source of laughter and happiness. We will be celebrating his birthday later today but I just wanted to write a little bit about him this morning. In Dietrich's first year on this earth he has learn a few things and as a proud father I want to share them.

1. Not only can he walk but he knows how to run
2. His favorite game is "lets chase and scare Dietrich until he laughs/cries"
3. He no longer likes baby food- only big boy food for him
4. He loves food more than anything else in the world and will do anything to get it
5. He prefers his dad over anyone in the world-even mom
6. When it is bed time he prefers his mom over anyone in the world- even dad
7. He knows American Sign Language for Eat, More, Drink, and Thank you
8. When you ask him where is nose is- 5 times out of 6 he points to his nose


9. Every time dad says "give mom kisses", he will find his mom and give her kisses
10. He now knows how to distort his face to make a sad face to get some pity- mostly laughs


We love Dietrich so much and are so thankful he was born into our family.




We were going to the Hogle Zoo today for Dietrich's Birthday but we got snowed in.