Picking Pumpkins

Took the family out to dinner at Bob's big boy!

Ellie giving him a little kiss

Visitors Part Two

Karen and Dave came last weekend to visit. We had so much fun hanging out, doing crafts, doing homework projects, going on walks, eating yummy food, playing on the beach, and just being together. 3rd street promenade
Jeff and his Dad

The cute Halloween crafts we made. They turned out so cute. My home is now ready for Halloween thanks to Karen and my mother for the great decorations.

James and his Grammie
Playing on the Beach (Santa Monica)


Playing Ball
Batter batter ... Swing!

Thanks Maga and Papa for coming to see us!

Visitors Part One

We had the best week because we had two sets of visitors! First my little sister Bryndy and her friend Lindsay drove here on their college fall break for a few days. Then for the weekend Jeff's parents flew in to see us. It is so much fun to have family to play with and talk to. We sure do get a lot more people coming to LA to see us compared to Rochester, MN? Humm........

(i am sure it helps to be closer driving distance, or maybe warmer weather, or lots and lots of things to do?) What ever the reason we sure do LOVE it.

Here are a few pictures with Aunt Bryndy and Lindsay.



Will Smith and Matt Damon's prints
On the Steps of the Kodak Theatre
The Americana mall
On the trolley ride
Thanks Brynd and Linds for hanging out with us and letting us tag along with you guys on your fall break! Hope you had fun!

Milestones

James is 6 months

Time is cruising by and he is hitting many Milestones

1. Almost 20 pounds:Matching with his big brother Caden
Caden is such a sweet big bro- he loves baby J
looking a little scared of such a tight hug
2. Teeth: James got his First two bottom teeth
3. Eating:
his first bite of real food. (mushy bananas- yum)
He loves it.
All smiles! Love this little squishy cuddle guy but please don't grow up too fast!

Happy Birthday Babe

the Cute Birthday Boy

JamesE loves the camera or to smile at his mama.

Happy Birthday Jeffrey David. Thanks for being the Best Husband and Father.

Another year older and wiser too. We sure do love you!

So don't look to closely at the cake. It tastes a whole lot better than it looks. He requested Banana Cake (one of his favorites- Thanks Kristin W.) Still getting used to this old and unpredictable oven. Anyway doesn't matter what it Looks like -right?

PS. Thanks for all the calls, cards and Birthday wishes.

Student of the Month

Jocelyn receiving the award from her teacher Ms. McDonald

First award assembly was today and Jocelyn was chosen by her teacher for the Academic award this month. WAY to GO Jocelyn! We are so proud of you! We glad you love school and are such a hard worker and good student. Gotta love that Bumper sticker.

Marina Del Rey

James discovered he loves the taste of SAND!