St. Louis

This weekend MJ and I were able to go to Missouri to attend my brothers wedding. We left the kids with Grandma and Grandpa here in San Jose Thursday and returned on Sunday night. We had a great trip and were able to see all my siblings. Not a small feat since we now live in 4 states, none of which is MO! We were also able to stop and see The Arch with my sisters before flying out on Sunday.

At the temple.

At the reception.

Candids at the reception. I didn't get any of the whole family.

The car.


This was our 7th anniversary.


Sisters again, and Ethan.

Before and After

This is the house before we painted, as it looked when we moved in.

This is what it looks like now!

Again, before. . .

And after!

While we were away this weekend we finally got our house painted. It is called Marina, it is a blue/grey color and the trim is white. It looks like a new house to us and it finally stands out when we drive up. Honestly I have passed my own house driving by before because it was so bla, now I don't have that problem. We traded some work with a neighbor that is a painted for some sprinkler work and we are finally done. Just in time too because we will probably put up the Christmas lights this weekend.

The Redwoods

We went to the redwoods a few weeks ago and had a great time. Unfortunately it started raining about 5 minutes before we got out of the car. We got a little wet but the kids still had a great time. They loved walking with Daddy and picking up sticks and exploring fallen trees. We will have to go again when we can stay longer and are a little more prepared for the weather.

Ready for Rain

We are very ready for the weather to change here. It has been warm for so long we are ready for a change. Who heard of 85 degree weather in the middle of November. I know I shouldn't complain but I'm very ready. Jessi is too. It sprinkled a little a few weeks ago and Jessi wanted to go out and jump in the puddles in her rain gear. She was very disappointed to see that there were no puddles when she got out there. Here she is in her gear.

From Halloween 2008

Super Moms

For all those super mom's out there that need a laugh go to this link. It made me laugh and hopefully it will you too.
http://traverstribe.blogspot.com/2008/11/if-only.html

Halloween

From Halloween 2008

We went to Down Town Willow Glen's trick-or-treat again this year. We were in a time crunch so we were only able to go down about half of one side but the kids had a great time. I ended up parking a lot farther away than I would have like and had to bring the stroller so Jessi held Tanner's hand the whole time while I tried to not run anyone over with the stroller. Everyone kept saying "Cute Nemo" and when we got home Jessi asked why no one said "Cute turtle". It was kind of sad but cute too.

From Halloween 2008

Then later that night we went Trick-or-treating on our street and took some pictures with the giant Pooh Bear that is a few houses down from us. We also went over to MJ's Aunt and Uncle's and went to a few houses on their street. Tanner didn't get a nap that day and so fell asleep on the way to thier house. He woke up after we got out of the car and started to chew the skittle that was still in him mouth that I was giving him in hopes that he wouldn't fall alseep. I guess it didn't work:) He was so tired!

Another attempt

So here is our latest attempt to get Tanner to eat sitting down. We got this great table from IKEA and finished it in the hopes that he would sit down and eat his food. Now our meals consist of either MJ or I gettin up, setting Tanner down, getting him to take a bit and then him running off again until the next bite. So much for this attempt but we are going to keep trying. Any ideas?