More mail for cal

Cal got another letter in the mail yesterday... he loves getting stuff just for him! Adam's aunt heidi and uncle john spoil him. they sent him a nice little happy thanksgiving letter... what a sweet surprise! thanks aunt heidi and uncle john!!! Happy thanksgiving to you too!

Holiday festivities...

The greenhouse in town, Doebel's, has an annual petting zoo along with lots of other scheduled events during the holiday season. Today was an ice carving, that I thought cal would enjoy...

I think he actually enjoyed the petting zoo more, but the ice carving was interesting to watch, nonetheless... they carved several christmas trees and a frosty snowman...

there was a sign on the door to the petting zoo that said, "please don't chase the animals..." I had to laugh as soon as I saw this, I know my son. He just HAD to get his hands on those chickens and ducks!

Of course, they all waddled too fast for him.

then they had some kind of deep-fried waffles just before you left. cal helped himself to 3 or 4. he thought the snowman bench was there for him to sit on.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

We don't really have any pictures from the day, but we did want to say that we definitely have a lot to be thankful for this year!

I, for one, am thankful for my family, and all of the things that they do for me, mostly without even asking. I am grateful to my wonderful husband and all of his easy-going, goes-without-saying ways... My friends, who are always there for me, and my God, who keeps giving me miracles everyday that some people are never fortunate enough to experience.

AND, I am extremely thankful for my funny little boy, who is (sometimes) willing to pose for silly little pictures... and sometimes those pictures will help you make a pretty big announcement!

Yes, he is going to be a big brother! Some of you may already know, but here it is, the official announcement. We are due on the 5th of May (Cinco de Mayo)... and I say, what better reason to celebrate with a margarita!!

And now... what are YOU thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Hopefully I will get to see you soon, before the next big thing arrives!

Brooke's First Birthday

It doesn't seem possible that it has been a year already, but my young cousin, Krystle's baby Brooke is now a year old! We celebrated her birthday today as well...

We realized that Cal and Zac needed some outside running time after they started running circles around my aunt's house, where the party was held. Don't worry, Brooke held her own as well and was chasing them in circles too!

Here they are trying to throw leaves at me outside



and of course, the birthday girl, playing with her new toys!

Ayden's Birthday party

My cousin has just opened up a new play place in Fremont called Journey's. It is a great place to have birthday parties and this weekend we got to celebrate Ayden's birthday there.

Cal and Zac loved jumping around on all of the big toys... AND they have rooms in the back to have your party in!

You can see zac and cal sneaking tastes of the cake and then proceeding to put frosting on each other... boys will be boys, won't they?!? We will have to go back to Journey's soon!

Halloween at gramma and boppa's house

With all of the excitement surrounding halloween, we never had time to make a trip to fremont to celebrate with our families. We finally had a chance today to go and celebrate halloween and trick or treat at gramma and boppa brandt's house.

Of course, cal loves visiting gramma and boppa's, who wouldn't with 3 uncles to love and play with you and have all to yourself while you are there! and there are always good treats to be had, and different toys, which, in a 2 year olds mind, can make any bland day grander!

uncle aaron is always up for a game of rough and tumble on the floor...