Shorts

This fall has been amazing.  I'm kinda sad that the last week the weather turned from summer to fall, but I guess it had to happen at some point.  These pictures were from a few weeks ago when shorts and tanktops were total fall apparel.

 Gavin is a daredevil.  No real fear, everything that Reegan does, he also wants to do.

I found this slide at a garage sale on my way home from work one morning, it was $5.  Maybe one of the best $5 ever spent.  They have spent countless evenings climbing the ladder and sliding down. 

Pumpkins

Apparently I don't blog anymore.  Sorry about that.  I've got a bunch of excuses I could use: Reegan has been staying awake until close to 10 at night (may be getting close to the end of nap time just so she'll go to sleep earlier), I have been napping a lot when the kids nap becasue I have decided I need to take better care of myself since I work night shift and lastly when I'm not napping, but the kids are I'm trying to keep our house clean and ready to show in case the call comes in (still trying to sell our house).  Either way, I guess blogging is what I chose to drop.  We've done a ton this fall already and my hope today is to get our pics loaded and ready to go.

 

 

A couple weeks ago we went to the pumpkin patch with our friends the Keeleys.  Our kids are 3 months apart (both sets) and its always fun to spend time with them.

 We are blessed with many friends who have kids the same age as our kids and I'm secretly (or not so secretly) hoping I can use these pictures one day when they're dating or getting married. Also, I'm not completely opposed to the idea of arranged marriage...

KC pumpkin patch is the way to go.  They have big slides and bigger slides, hay rides, trains to ride, pits of dried corn kernels, a maze, and more.

 

 Another one for the wedding slideshow???

As always we had fun with our friends and fun making memories.  I have so many memories of going out to the pumpkin patch with my family and finding the perfect pumpkin.  I'm excited to pass those memories to my kids. 

I haven't done a great lately of documenting our everyday.  We've done lots of fun things outside the home, but I want to make sure I remember these day-to-day moments as well.

 

Gavin is the funniest thing.  He is sweet and loving one minute and then wild and into everything the next.  He wants to be a part of everything.  Including laundry folding.

My 2 loves.  They are each other's favorite people and I couldn't be happier.  In the mornings Reegan will walk right past me to give Gavin a hug.  If I can't get Gavin to do something, Reegan steps in and he listens.  Most of the time they are buddies. 

This fall has been perfect!  Every evening just about we are outside.  Outside at the park, taking a walk, playing, eating picnics.  Sometime if we're really lucky we can convince the kids its fun to help us with our chores too.

Gavin loves to be outdoors more than anyone and can often be found throwing a huge tantrum when its time to come inside.  

Rest and Relaxation



Jason attends a conference every year for work and this year it ended up in San Francisco - one of the places we have been longing to visit.  I met him down there on Friday after he was done with work stuff.  

My flight was 2 hours late getting in so we didn't have time for much besides sightseeing on our way to dinner.

Saturday morning we woke up to an overcast, cool day.

 We set out to see the town

 and it started pouring.  Our sightseeing had more indoor stops than we expected so we could dry out.

 The locals all told us it never rains in September...hmmm.  By lunch time the rain had moved on and the sun came out.

 We rode the cable cars like every other tourist who visits!

 Drove the curviest street in the US

 Then finished the day by walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. 

Sunday morning we went to breakfast at the greatest café!  They are known for their Irish coffees and they did not disappoint.  They also have family style eating, so we ate breakfast with a couple from Northern Ireland on their honeymoon and 3 men from Fresno in town to watch the football game. 

 Then to Alcatraz Island

 We also happened to see some of the America's Cup races.

 Lots and lots of seafood was enjoyed

Monday we spent the day in Napa sampling some wineries. 

This was a much needed getaway, it has been far too long since Jason and I had a vacation the 2 of us.  How nice it was to pick out places to eat without questioning what the kids were going to eat,  hold hands with each other, and not have to take a break in the middle of the day for naps.  We are looking forward to going back and seeing even more.  4 days was not enough time!