Christmas in San Fransico

We went to SF for the Christmas break. We flew out the Saturday before Christmas expecting a little trouble with a newborn on a flight. It was hard. Ian cried pretty much the whole way there and back. However we made it and stayed right in Union Square at the Sir Frances Duke thanks to awesome cousin Kim for the hook up. Our rooms were fabulous..nanny and poppa and the Boise Porters came too. We spent time at Alcatraz, chili night at Kims house, Xmas morning at Auntie Sues, Prime Rib and Crab at Michael's, awesome walks all over...to Golden Gate Park, to Coit tower, all over Union Square...Thai food, Italian food, homecooked food, pizza.....Andy and Poppa took an awesome bike ride through Sasalito and over the SF Bridge....We had so much fun. It was a very merry Christmas and a memorable one for Ians first Christmas....

Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Andy took some great photos of the parrots that live on Telegraph Hill in San Fran. We hiked up to Coit Tower and there they all were. Really interesting to see....

Alcatraz

We went to Alcatraz with Auntie Susan as our leader and organizer. She has been Ranger Sue for the Park Service in SanFran and lined up a personal tour of Alcatraz Island. We got a real special deal...a trip up the lighthouse. We were very appreciative of the whole experience. Ian and I didn't climb all the way to the top...It was pretty scary anyway. We spent the most of one day here and had a great time. More pictures follow

Alcatraz cont.

Alcatraz cont.

5 Months Old

Ian turned 5 months the other day. He is so much fun. He loves to smile, he is the biggest flirt. He really is grabbing at his toys with more precision. Everything in his mouth. He loves his taggie books, his lion Geoffrey and his crinkle bee. This picture features his Dads favorite shirt. Auntie Joni gave it to us. Ian weighs 18 pounds now. Grandma Janette brought over Andys baby book and we found out that Daddy weighed 20 pounds at 6 months so we know where it came from. Ian has started to eat rice cereal and peas so far. Not suprisingly he loves his food.

Welcome Baby Elliot

Elliot Evans came on the 17th of December. He is a doll and the Evans family seems very happy to finally have him here. Congrats to them, we love you!

Oh Happy Day

Andys Graduation from USU was awesome. Short and to the point. We are all very proud of Andy and his accomplishments. Nanny and Poppa came for the ceremony, as well as Al and Judy. Later that evening we had a little get together at home with friends and family. It was a great day.

Christmas Card Preview

This photo shoot was preparation for our Christmas Card. What would you do if you didn't get a photo card from all your friends featuring their children...it simply wouldn't be Christmas. I know you can barely wait to receive ours. They went in the mail today in fact. None of these pics made the card....it was an even cutter picture...can you believe it?

4 months old

We had our 4 month doctor check up today. All looks well. The doctor says "he must know where to get the groceries". He weighs 17 pounds which is 83% on the charts. This is smaller that last time. He is 25 inches long and his head is big. Somewhere near the 85% in size. He had to get shots again today. Other than that he is doing great. I started work today so that is all beginning. Daycare and such. It is going to be very hard to not be with my boy. I know he will do just fine but I will miss him terribly. It is very sad but we need the bills paid.

Master Student

Andy is pretty much done with his Masters in Communications. He has worked so hard to finish and he is thrilled to have this done. This photo captures geekdom in our basement...Andy with 4 computer screens going, congrats to Andy...We are happy

Ians First Thanksgiving

We failed to take a group photo....but nanny, poppa and grandma janette came to our house for dinner. We had a great time.

Cute Uncle Travis

Michele just mailed these photos to us....they are adorable. Probably the cutest Ian shot yet. This was during Septembers visit. Travis is the best uncle you could ask for. I only wish we lived closer because I know he would be around alot!

Thanks Nanny and Poppa

Nanny and Poppa got Ian this bouncy chair...He really likes it, he is a big boy standing up and bouncing.

My Toy

Going for a walk

The weather has been so awesome we have taken lots of walks. Always in his favorite hat made by Grandma Janette.

Actual Andy Quote

As Andy changed the diaper yesterday a little faucet went off. Andy said "I think I got some in my mouth". I'm not sure I have laughed that hard in a while. This is the photo to capture the moment.