October 19, 2009

Stuff

I hope you are up for a long posting; a lot has gone on the last few weeks.

So a few weeks ago we had family home evening at the temple. We like to have a picnic dinner behind Mormon Center, talk a little about the temple, and eat. This time it ended up with a dance party on the stage. These pics were taken with Chris' phone. Despite the blurriness, you get the idea.





A couple days after we headed to the pumpkin patch. We went with some friends and had a blast!





The boys both just had birthdays. Brody just turned 6 and Dannon 4. So we rallied all the family together for a combo party at the park.
Chris and Julene
Emily and Libby
Meggie and Gage
Marley and Coen ... they couldn't get enough of each other.





Puzzle Time


Our business trip to Monterey ... so much fun!
Chris had a blast golfing in paradise.

Lovely I know. We went kayaking in the bay. It was a lot of fun, and a the wind made it a nice work out too.
Saturday we decided to go whale watching and had some time to kill before departure. Chris tried to try on some cheesy glasses.
Two-headed monster
Pennies for peace
A guy who likes to share his birds.


Finally on the boat. It was a blast. We didn't see any whales but we did see some Dallis Dolphins, I think that's what they're called. They look like a mix between a killer whale and a dolphin. It was so exciting to see them. We were at the bough (sp?) of the ship and got a close view of them swimming right underneath us. Anyway sad news that we didn't see whales, but the place is so awesome they gave us a rain check. So next year, we'll test our luck again.





Okay, this is kind-of a black male video, but it's so funny I had to post it. We decided to take a break from the cold and wind. You can't tell from the video when we go up and down because the camera is going up and down too, but it was a very bumpy ride.

The token puker.
Obviously after our trip. She's been putting on her pirate face a lot lately.
I know I'm biased, but isn't she beautiful?!

September 25, 2009

Marley's 2!!

The cupcake pyramid.

Elizabeth's new trick ... using those flubby muscles in her legs!
A little scared of Grandpa
Can a guy ever get enough tools ... I don't think so.
(Disclaimer: Marley started off looking so cute for her birthday party, but after playing in the sandbox, eating pizza, wetting her pants, and ending up having to wear a pair of her uncles underwear for shorts - let's just say she didn't look her best)

The boys were very excited about the pictures they colored for her.
She picked out her wrapping paper.
I'd say this little toy was the big hit.
Putting the phone in her purse.
Sadly, this wasn't as much of a hit. My mom made her an apron that we've both been pretty excited about. We thought she would LOVE it. Not yet, but she soon will.

This is her flying position.
If you look closely you'll notice a small box of candles on the fireplace. She decided to take a bite out of one.







After things had wound down a bit the adults were sitting at the kitchen table and through the family sliding door, and my parents bedroom sliding door and through the curtains, we were able to see Marley sitting in my dad's chair all by herself, having a conversation with a princess.
Marley's toys have been quite a hit with Dannon too. He loves the babies diapers and the cell phone.
Attempting to diaper her Tinkderbell doll.
Dannon is such a sweet big brother.

September 21, 2009

Just Another Day ...

"Homework Time"
Well, not really, but Dannon and Marley seem to get real serious
about their "homework", so that's what I call it.

Here Marley is studiously pulling all of the crayon wrappers off.

Dannon actually is working on homework.

And then off to bed. Doesn't he look comfy?

And what's with the hands?

September 11, 2009

Tidbits

Chris was outside mowing the lawn and needed a good-night kiss.
Kristen sent Marley an early birthday present. I had to let her open it.

It's not the best footage, but I think it's pretty cute anyway.

September 1, 2009

August

We headed up to Meek's Bay in Tahoe for a family day trip.
Marley and my dad.

My mom and Marley.
Priceless!

Easy on Sunday morning ... I love times like these.
And then I head into the kids room to find Dannon and Marley reading together - so sweet.
August 24th: Brody's first day of 1st grade. I can't believe he's going to school all day now. My baby is growing up!
And today was Dannon's first day of Joy School! Isn't he getting big?!


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