Who Doesn't Love a Man in Uniform?

My brother, the Sergeant of Security at Stoneridge Mall was featured in the San Ramon Valley Times recently as he escorted the San Francisco Giants' Director of Photography & Archives as she carried the World Series trophy to the mall's grand court.   That's him on the left, so if you see him wheeling by on the security segway, be sure to say hi!

Park City, Here We Come!

We're continuing a bi-annual tradition that Colby's grown up with of spending a week during the peak ski season in Park City, Utah.  This was the first time we've brought the boys along and coordinated the trip with his mom, step-dad, and sisters.  I wish I would've thought to take a picture of the amount of luggage we had between the eight of us!  Getting through the airport was insane!

The boys experienced snow for the first time, which Reid was excited about until he touched it and found out it was cold.  : /

 

Quincey asked me to take some senior photos of her while we were there, which totally intimidated me, but she's so photogenic, it seemed every shot was a winner!  Here are some sneak peeks...

 Colby and Audrey snuck in some shots too...

During one of our last days of the trip, we took a break from the snow and found a fun, little place for the boys to run around called, Monkey Mountain.

Reid & The "Magical" Bull -Pt. 2

At this year's chili cook-off in Copperopolis, Reid got his chance to look the mechanical bull, or as he calls it, the "magical" bull, in the eyes once more.  (Click here to see last year's encounter.)  This time, he was sure to clarify that he wanted a nice, sloooow ride.  After the video stopped shooting, he hopped off and bragged, "And I didn't even fall off!"

Ultrasound

While it's too early to count fingers & toes, ultrasound #1 did reveal a single baby, a tiny little heartbeat, and a confirmed due date of September 1st. Next ultrasound is at 19 weeks (I'm 10 now) and will be a level 2 (more detailed look at vital organs) because of our experience with Olive. Just wish we could fast-forward to get it over with, but until then, we're thankful to see this little babe wiggling around in there, heart beating away!

In case you can't make out the little bean, it's a profile shot with the head on the right.

Darndest Things -Pt. 7

This conversation takes place as I'm tucking Reid in a couple nights after he got busted for sneaking down the hall for a cup of water when he was supposed to be in bed.  (Now, before you report me to CPS, let me explain that he's not allowed to have drinks after a certain time of night to avoid bed-wetting...  so there.)  Ok, tucking Reid in...

Reid:  Mom?
Me:  Yes.
Reid:  Are you going to watch me on the monitor?
(We haven't watched him on our video monitor in months)
Me:  Ummm.... I don't know.  Should I?
Reid:  I don't know.
Me:  Well, do you plan on doing something you're not supposed to?
Reid:  Yeah.
Me:  What do you plan on doing?
Reid:  Sneaking a drink of water.
Me:  Well, Sweetie... Even if Mom & Dad aren't watching you, you should still always do the right thing and obey rules.
Reid:  Why?
Me:  Because God is always with you and He knows if you're being obedient or disobedient.
Reid:  Is He going to tell you?
Me:  No...
Reid:  Why not?
Me:  Because that's between you and God.
(He looks down pondering my words then nods and just says...)
Reid:  Ok.

Hmmm...  I'm still not completely sure what all was meant with that last "Ok".

The Cannonball Bandits: Legends

That's right: Legends... as described in this "The 2010 Legends of LeMons: Unununium Medal Winners" article written by 24 Hours of Lemons judge, Murilee Martin.  The boys were described as the only team to have ever won Organizer's Choice three times in a single season in the history of LeMons!  (Their mention begins about half-way down the page with the Nascar Meyer Wienermobile shot.)

Date Night with Cat People

Colby surprised me with one of the coolest dates yet...

First, fish and chips and Belgium white ale from a little English pub in Palo Alto.  Then a bit of window shopping up University Avenue.  Followed by a screening of a 1940's flick called "Cat People" at the Stanford Theater.  And finally dessert crepes at Crepevine.   Well done, Honey!