YEAH!!!!!!

The election is finally over!!!!!

Halloween

On Halloween we headed on up to Huntington Beach for the main street party. It was a blast! They had trick-or-treating, pony rides, a petting zoo, big jumpers everywhere, candy, costume contests and all sorts of stuff. I don't think HB has done anything like this before. It was a good parents and kids activity. It's nice they provide a little family fun before the crazy parties start. It really made me miss HB. I've really started to like San Diego, but a beach community is different. Someday when I'm rich and famous I will have my beach front property and I'll be livin' the dream. In the meantime... Halloween was tons of fun.
Evan and Paul playing a little basketball. Evan has a pretty good arm (or so Paul says), he might have beat his competition.
Evan hounded these chickens at the little petting zoo. He would have stayed in that coupe all night if we would have let him.
That is one sad little mummy! He was so busy running around that I didn't get a great shot of him. He did look pretty cute and I'm totally gonna toot my own horn and say that I made that costume! Move over Martha!
He just wanted to ride those ponies so bad, but the line was way too long! Maybe next year!

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...