Happy Thanksgiving

Well this year we tried something a little different, we stayed here in California. Not know what to do about Thanksgiving, I decide to host my first Thanksgiving and try my hand at making a turkey. Little did I know that this adventure we be surrounded by tons of mini adventures. There were several times when it was just going to be Paul and I and I wasn't going to make a turkey. It seemed like everyone we invited had plans and was going to be gone, or some people had car troubles and almost got stuck in San Diego coming back from deployment. But Sarah and Gerry made it back safe and sound and we were so thrilled that they did. Then the thrill and adventure of making my first turkey began. I was so stressed in the morning, but as the day progressed I became more excited about this adventure. However, when I started planning this big dinner, I didn't realize I would be overcome with the bug to make everything. I wanted to make the turkey, pies, grandma's rolls, and all the other minor stuff. So I decided the rolls would have to wait for another year. I made pies on Wednesday night. Do get to excited they were simple pie recipes that I know, and there was no pumpkin pie because nobody would have eaten it. And I roasted a turkey between those two things I satisfied my needs of cooking and baking; which I do love to do. All in all 3 1/2 hours later we had a fabulous turkey and fixings. I couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving than being in Utah with family. Later we went and saw "Bolt" at the local theater. I highly recommend it the pigeons and hamster make the show and it is hilarious, either that or I am crazy. It was a great Thanksgiving and I can't wait to do it again now that I know I can do it on my own with out family surrounds us and we survived. My next adventure, black Friday shopping here I come I can't wait. ttyl

Welcome Back

Just a quick shout out to all the boys from the USS Ronald Reagan who just returned from their six month deployment. Welcome home and we missed you all. Can't wait to hang out. Thank you for your service!!

Making Friends

The other night we had our friends Daniel and Julie over. Daniel just got back from a six month deployment so we haven't seen him for a while. Its nice having all the guys back, Paul loves having some males around instead of all the females. However, the babies are getting acquainted. These pictures are priceless to me. Emma is six months old and just looks at Sydney like come on lets play, and Syd being two months old just looks at Emma and stares like she is crazy. This is what happens when we stood them by each other. Emma try to reach for Sydney alot so I stuck Syds hand out for Emma to get the fill for. Its fun having the girls together.

Growing Baby

Here are some new pictures of Sydney. She is growing like a weed and becoming all sorts of fun. She has found her tongue and loves to stick it out and also put her hands in her mouth as well as my fingers. She is developing her sounds more everyday and loves her musical toys. She likes to try and sit and stand with our help of course. And fortunately for us, she sleep through the night all last week, but we haven't been lucky this week. I can't believe she is two months old. She goes to the Docs. Dec 1st for her two month check up so I will let you all know then how big she has gotten. But enjoy the photos, I took her outside for some pictures with leaves and she loves being outside. To bad it is getting cold and rainy these days. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Movie Time

Well we made our first outing to the movies since Sydney was born. Its crazy to think that we haven't been to a movie in almost 7 weeks, but between all the traveling we have done, Paul's school, Church calling, and a new baby there hasn't been much time for the movies. Needless to say it was good to see a movie again and good thing it was a free movie on base. Both Paul and Sydney slept through the movie. I guess everything is catching up to Paul, it was a funny thing to look down and see Sydney sleeping on my shoulder and look over to see Paul sleeping in the chair next to me. It made for a fun afternoon.

Veteran's Day Weekend

Well after Paul was taken of the list for a det for an air show down in Vegas. We canceled our plans of going to Vegas for a week. Last minute late Saturday night we got a call from Paul's parents saying the family was going down to St. George and would love for us to come. We rushed around doing laundry, homework, and packing and left early Sunday morning.

We had such a blast and even though it was a ton of driving for being there for a few days it was worth every minute. Paul and I had a break from parenting between Grandma Jan and Sydney's Aunts. They take turn telling her which one is her favorite. Paul and I had the opportunity to play with our nephew's and run a few errands with out Sydney making it the first time we both left Sydney; man that moment was packed with anxitey. On Tuesday morning before we headed out for our eight hour drive we went to the St. George Temple and got a few family pictures. It was such a great weekend we wouldn't have been able to make it with out the help of family which we are so thankful for and owe them big time. It was good to also celebrate the service of Paul and his Grandpa for Veterans day.

What a great holiday weekend. Thanks for all of the service our military buddies do and for all those who service. We love you all!!

Halloween

On Friday Paul's Squadron opened up to the families so that the kids could come trick or treat. I dressed Sydney up in a little ghost outfit to show her off to the guys and to take them their candy to hand out. Paul and I walked around the different shops trick or treating with her. It was so fun, we took no candy and she slept through the entire thing, but it was fun to do it with her and to see the cute kids. These are the few guys who were in the shop when we were ready to leave. They are a bunch of characters.