One of the hardest things about me being away, (even while I was living "close by" in San Francisco), is missing out on every second of my brothers growing up.
They grow and change so insanely quickly, even before I left in the summer they were so different.
Shane was barely talking and yet four months went by and I could hardly believe the sentences and conversations that were coming out of this mouth.
Shane and I were able to spend a few days together, just the two of us while Ryan was at school.
Running errands, playing, going to the mall, Starbucks, walks, etc.
One of those days called for a quick stop at the beach since I miss it so much.
After a bit of sand sledding and playing he literally marched me to my (and I guess now his) favorite beach restaurant, The Fisherman's Restaurant.
It's my favorite restaurant in San Clemente.
Even if the food was bad (which it's not! obsessed with their clam chowder), I would still go there just to sit over the water and watch the waves and surfers under you.
(Ryan and I have also have had a few special beach day memories just us two that I'll remember forever)
On the day of my flight back here, he spent 30 minutes brushing and drying my already dry hair.
He was such a professional, using the round brush and everything.
(And yes I did cry maybe 15 times during this time considering how I could just not leave)
These were such special memories for me to have with him.
I know he won't remember them, but I will.
A few things about Shaney:
He almost never gets called or introduced as Shane. Always, ShaneY.
He is such a daredevil and absolutely scares the crap out of me. No fear.
He is insanely athletically coordinated. I'm putting my bet on a soccer career.
He is so sweet and such a cuddle bug.
Last summer he brought me a flower every morning from the yard. Sweetheart
He's getting big into photography. Kept grabbing my big camera off the counter to 'take pictures'.
He also took probably 50 pictures on my iphone. Very artsy ones too :)
He is so mild mannered and go with the flow (usually). I guess that's what happens when you're the youngest in a family of 7 very strong willed people.
But also is a very good negotiator, and if all else fails, has learned to scream at a pitch and volume I could probably hear in Spain.
A daddy's boy through and through.
Requests to be taken to naptime and bed. Hello child after my own heart.
Although he also, his whole life, has liked to wake up before dawn. Not cool.
He's 3 1/2 now and I'm absolutely shocked how fast the time has flown and so excited to see how he and Ryan will change and grow and the people they'll become.
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That age is sooo fun. My niece, Kyptin, is 3 years, 3 months old and she is adorable right now. She has so many stories and an imagination that would blow anyone away. It is hard to be away but thank goodness for Skype!
You should do a post with off of ShaneY's pictures :) I just think that's adorable!
This is a cute post. And don't worry he will remember the quality time you have spent with him.
What a sweet post about your brother! I'm sure when he's older he will love looking back at this (and you will too!).
Love your pictures!
He's so big!
He's getting so big!
so cute! its so nice that you have such a close relationship with them - so sweet.
Your brothers are so adorable and I can tell they are very beautiful little souls :) This one sounds like a real gentleman!
he is unbelievably cute.. so fun you get to spend one on one time with him!
These photos are far too cute. Love your relationship with your brother.
so precious.
You have such a darling family!
Such a cool age. I have had the hardest time moving away from my nieces. I know that the day is coming sooner rather than later, but know that you are being the best example of how to live your adventurous dream!
This is precious and adorable! What a beautiful relationship you have with ShaneY :) good idea documenting these moments! They'll be worth so much as he grows older and you can share them and these times with him.
What a cutie!!!
Boys are just the best, having just been made an auntie for the second time with a nephew and having just been made a Mamma to my little boy baby Sam Maverick, I can't get enough of boy cuteness!
San Clemente is beautiful:) I'm just up the road in L.A!
what a cutie! i love three year oilds, i think they are the best :) i have a class full of them now! i have a 5 year old brother and i love the time we get to spend together and missed him so much when i lived in germany and really struggle with the idea of missing out on his life when i move back to germany next year. is your family going to all come visit you in spain?
He is absolutely Precious, Nic... I can't believe he is already 3 and a half... time flies!
This is so so sweet! Although you may feel like you miss some things being away, you are there for so much and are able to make such sweet memories!!
He is so cute and seems like such a sweet little guy! He's so lucky to have come into such a great family!
Adorable! My little sister is 4 now, and I can't understand where the time has gone. I just wish they stayed little forever!!!
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