Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to you! This year was a little different for us. Jim had to work the whole week, and I had most of the week off. Therefore, "S" and I headed to the coast for Thanksgiving with my side of the family. Yes...we missed Grandma Patt's famous cinnamon rolls!!! Can't believe it, but it will just make us that much more ready for Christmas cinnamon rolls!

We spent Thanksgiving day at my sister Dana's house. We had turkey and all the fixings, and enjoyed the company of our huge family plus her husbands side of the family too. The kids played in the backyard and enjoyed the brisk, but sunny winter day. "S" loved the zip line, and we couldn't get the big boys out of the trees haha.

"S" enjoyed her days at Nana and Pop's, and loved playing dress up with her big cousin Madison. Oh the days of dress up and plastic high heels are back! We had a great week and are thankful for all our family and friends, and that means YOU!

18-month snapshots

It is very difficult to get an 18-month old to look at you and smile, but here is what I got. We went to a nearby park this morning after church. She loved watching the squirrels and dogs run around. She played with the leaves on the ground, and climbed in a tree for some pictures.

Our new car

You know when you go to the car lot to "browse", you never expect to really buy a car right :) Well, we have a new Nissan Murano! A car that I have loved for a long, long time, but never thought I'd actually get...especially a new one. It's loaded with leather, sunroof, Bose stereo, and even a back up camera which is SO cool!!! Happy happy me :)

Play Group

This morning we had friends and kids over to play. Miss S was so excited when the doorbell rang and it was CC! It's a great way to get together with our friends and catch up on everyone's busy lives. The kids enjoyed playing and eating snacks, then we headed to the neighborhood park for fresh air. We're enjoying beautiful weather for mid November.

Surprise Getaway

Well Jim and I got a surprise getaway to San Diego this weekend. We were planning on going as a "family", but when my mom offered to take Miss S for 5 nights, we jumped (and hesitated) on the opportunity to have time alone. We stayed with one of Jim's bestfriends in a beatiful home on the golf course, with awesome ocean views! We went on a hike overlooking the ocean (you'll see pics), had dinner in old town and "Little Italy", went out in the gaslamp district, shopped, and just had fun together. S had a blast with "nana" and "pop", and couldn't get enough of her cousins...hopefully she won't have withdraws back at our quiet house.

Trick or Treat

Miss S got to experience "Trick or Treating" for the first time! She was a little witch, and wore it well. We started the day by going to her school/daycare for a costume parade. We carved a couple pumpkins that afternoon, then that evening we went to a few of our neighbors homes so that she could get the full trick or treat experiece. We visited grandma, poppy, and the little bear, where she got lots of special treats! She passed out in the car before we made it home. Fun day!

She's officially 1 1/2

Today is Miss S's half birthday. Happy half birthday to you! Time flies when you're having fun...

3rd Annual Pumpkin Party

We had a great time last night at our annual pumpkin carving party! The weather was beatiful, and we enjoyed ourselves with family, friends, food, drinks and some messy pumpkins. The adults had just as much fun as all the kids. Happy Halloween!!!

5K Susan G Komen run!!!

Well we accomplished our first 5K race this morning!!! Jim ran in the men's race at 7:30am, and I ran with Kristy and Jessica at 8am. A great accomplishment for all of us, as we supported the fight for the cure! We all ran the whole way, and can't wait to find out our times haha :) Grandma, Poppy and Miss S were on the sideline cheering us on. We had a great time, and are looking forward to next year! Who's gonna join us???