Zaca Lake

We did Mother's Day with Meg's family this year up at Zaca Lake, near Santa Barbara.

April Fools

Like each morning, Rian throws the ball to Gypsy at the park by our house. On this particular day he came home to me with something wrapped up in his sweatshirt. "Don't be mad at me.... but I found something in the park and I brought it home for Easter." It wasn't an April Fools joke. He not only spotted a bunny, but he & Gypsy spent time catching it, wrapped it up, and brought it upstairs into our bedroom to show me. So we're keeping it for a day and returning it to the park.... I hope... the animals have taken a liking to him.

IT'S A BOY!!!

Neighbors

Our friends Lara and Joe live down the road from us. Lara and Meg have been friends since second grade. Yes... we're doing a puzzle. I know, like old people. Rian really got into it.

Fiery Sky

The fires this week have made for some great sunsets!


A great silhouette of Catalina.

A Wedding

This weekend we went with Megs family up to the Napa Valley area. Her cousin Nathan got married to Karisa in the city of Fairflied... which just so happens to be the Jelly Belly Bean capital of the world!! How did we get so lucky?!

The view of Napa Valley, where we went wine tasting, looked at art, and took in the views.





Getting ready for the wedding.




Us with Lauren at the dinner reception.




Leaving from Oakland Airport.

Baby Update

The kicks have been coming in since week 16. Rian has even been able to feel a few for himself. It has been so exciting! Last Thursday we had another appointment and heard the heartbeat again. If you want to hear it for yourself, check it out HERE.

Cheers.

Mexico

We just got back from Mexico. This time we went with our friends, Missy & Jon. It was another beautiful and relaxing weekend away.

BABY NEWS

We saw Dr. Z today and heard a nice strong heartbeat. We're very excited! We're just about into our 2nd trimester. Next appointment is February 22.

Train ride to San Juan Capistrano

We rode the metro from the Santa Ana station to San Juan this Sunday. We visited the petting zoo, did some shopping, had the best authentic Mexican food and then took a (LONG) walk to JSerra Catholic School to watch Colby's basketball team play in a tournament. They won. We had a great day... it was very chilly and beautiful!

At the depot



Rians new best friend

Meg's Birthday

For her birthday, Lara, Sara and Juliana took Meg out to Lucky Strike for dinner and a competitive game of Bowling...

Happy New Year!

We spent New Years Day thinking about our 2007 goals. Each year we go to our favorite coffee shop to categorize our goals into lists. This years goals range from book reading to yoga to patience and encouragement to ministry to business growth. Top books to read this year are: investment, spiritual and parenting books. Happy New Year!

Old Town Pasadena

Each year for Christmas, Meghan's family takes us on a mystery trip. We pack our bags and come prepared for anything. Nothing beats Orange County and the many creative vacation options! Since we've been married, the surprise trips have been: Big Bear (2002); L.A. & Beverly Hills (2003); Catalina Island (2004); Palm Desert (2005); Old Town Pasadena (2006).

At our hotel

At The Gamble House

COMING THIS AUGUST

We found out a little before Thanksgiving that we have a baby on the way! The little guy (or girl) looks healthy and has a strong heartbeat and wiggly legs. We're due August 2, 2007.

8 wk ultrasound 12/21/06

Megs Christmas with the Girls

heidi, alissa, juliana, sara, val, meg, missy