Family Pictures

Here are some of my favorite shots from our family pictures.  I LOVE THEM!!!!  I'm so excited to get them printed out and put up around the house.

Recap

So I have been very neglectful and still trying to figure out how to balance doing things for myself without feeling guilty about not playing with Littles 24/7.  In August, we had a few of our friends come over to have a Couples Minute to Win It Night.  It was so fun.  The trash talk...the laughs.  It was so fun!
In September, we celebrated my birthday and then went out to San Diego for our first family vacation.  We went to Sea World and the pier to go check out the U.S.S. Midway.  It was so nice to get away for a few days and have Cade all to ourselves.

St. Louis Zoo

On our first day in St. Louis, we all headed to the St. Louis Zoo for Savannah's first official trip to one. Needless to say, it was over 100 with a humidity count that was close to the same.  However, it was fun riding the train with her and watching her staring intensely at the sting rays and guinea pigs.  She nodded off about an hour into the excursion but the rest of us had fun.

On to Carthage and St. Louis

 Forgive the sideways pictures.  Got a new computer and still figuring out editing, but they were too cute to not put up.

 Carthage Jail

Our last day in Nauvoo was awesome.  My folks and I woke up and did some sessions at the temple.  It was awesome.  Definitely one of the all-time special days ever.  Afterwards, we went back to the hotel and loaded up the house of stuff that I brought.  Ugh.  Right before we left  we walked the Trail of Hope, or Parley Street.  It was the route that the saints took as they were leaving Nauvoo.  It was such a sad thing to do, to walk where those poor people walked.  They were losing their homes, their possessions, the temple and they had lost the Prophet Joseph.  Yet, they were still hopeful and faithful that things were going to be alright.

After driving for a bit, we made it to Carthage.  Another amazing experience to be where a prophet of God was, but under terrible circumstances that eventually ended his life.  To take this journey was definitely eye-opening for sure.

1st day in Nauvoo

 View from right outside our hotel

Nauvoo Visitors Center 

 Poppa time

Listening to a presentation about the printing press

 Pioneer festival

 Nauvoo Pageant

Our first full day of Nauvoo was amazing.  There were so many amazing presentations to see. (Plus it was a perk that I was with my familia.) We went to several homes that are still standing and saw different demonstrations.  The temple was amazing.  It was incredible to see something that I have heard and read about my whole life finally in person.  The spirit there was so tranquil.  It was an amazing experience.

First Plane Ride

I'm sure everyone (including myself) assumes that Savannah's first plane ride was going to be awful. The screaming and crying (and not all from me)... the looks of annoyance from surrounding passengers... comments made from the person sitting behind. The two of us were on a journey to St. Louis and then to drive to Nauvoo. My bro and I were at the airport super early, but Savannah was amazing. She fell asleep before the plane even took off. We arrived to see some very happy-looking people. We were on our way for an adventure.

Sambo's

This little slice of heaven was found in Santa Barbra. I am loving the central coast. The weather is amazing. The beach is amazing. So many mommies walk their little lovelies around on the paths. (sigh...wish it wasn't 120 right now). On our way back from San Luis Obispo, we wanted to stop for breakfast and found Sambo's. It is right next to the beach with patio-seating. The joint was packed, but we were lucky to snag a table outside. First thing, a beautiful basket of mini-muffins arrives. Who looks happy?
Cade got an amazing burrito that was the size of Texas. I did a mix-and-match. The portions were gynormous. It was hard to not stand and bounce up and down to make room for it all. It was delicious.



Me trying out red lipstick. Oh la la

Our trip was amazing, even being so teenie. The hubs and I really enjoyed ourselves. Can not wait to go back.