Do you think my kid needs a yard?

As much as I love living in CA, and I have even embraced the benefits of renting but there are days when living in a less expensive place would be nice. That way my poor boy could have a yard. Don't get me wrong- he abuses this little patch of cement and dirt. I don't think anyone has ever been so grateful for a patio, but I know he secretly longs for a yard. I too long for a yard (not to take care of), but to let my kid run with all day long with no mom hovering over his every step. To a kid a yard=freedom. To a parent a yard=freedom. It would really be a win/win situation. Needing to look on the bright side, here are some pictures of the monkey making the most of his patio. He likes to drive his truck, use spatulas as shovels, and bring dirt inside. His latest obsession is sitting in the empty pot (I told you I didn't want to take care of a yard). It's the best seat in the house. Now if he could only find a way to watch Backyardigans from the porch...

Ode to my niece's and nephews

So I had a surprise on my camera and decided to post them. Thanks guys for taking such lovely pictures and leaving them for us- we wouldn't want to forget you!
This pic is actually super cute- you look like a model!
Adam, this pic is so you and pretty gross! I think Evan will love it!
Eric- how cute and unprepared for this are you?
Hannah- you are pretty cute!

St. George Trip

We went on our annual trek to someplace other than SoCal with our friends the Blad's, Ebmeyer's and Koch's. We had a blast! It is go great to have been able to stay in touch with our HB clan. This year we abandoned our usual Mammoth Mtn. trip and headed to a warmer climate in St. George. We stayed and an incredible place- the entrada- big thanks to Steph's sister for letting us use their vacation home. We played games, chased the kiddies, went hiking and swimming, ate good food, we even went and saw Les Miserables at Tuacahn. It was a super fun trip!
This is Charlie and Evan- they were BFF's on the trip. Evan LOVED this little car-it must have been fun to drive something that actually went somewhere.

As promised...

Here are a few pics from my trip home for my sisters wedding. I brought my good camera and didn't end up taking any pictures of the actual wedding, my sister in her dress, my cute niece, or anything very wedding-ish. I was too busy chasing my son and trying to get a bite of my food before it was too gross to eat! So, here is what I got...
My busy boy!
Everyone needs a self-portrait!
How cute are my grandparents? They really are my heroes!

No we haven't fallen off the face of the earth, but it sure feels like we haven't been home in a while! Evan and I took a trip to Utah to attend my little sis' wedding and then took a road trip to St. George to have our annual friends trip. It has been a fun few weeks but I am ready to return to a regular sleeping schedule! Did I mention that Evan has mono? Don't ask me how he got it, (He's not a playa, he just crush a lot) but he was dead dog sick for a little while and has been sleeping longer that usual. I'm trying not to get too used to that! He seems to be on the mend, but the doc said it could last up to 4 months- please bless that's not the case. Pics and more details coming soon...