So Much That We've Done...So Little Time to Post!

Well hello everyone. Yes, we're still here! I took a look at the blog last night and realized that it's been over 2 weeks since I've last posted anything! We've been busy busy with Ryan's parents visiting, my sister and family here, our friends from seminary also here (at the same time as my sis!) and 1st birthday parties! So here goes...this is going to be a long one (as long as the babies stay asleep for their naps.)

First of all, Ryan's parents came up for a short visit (Friday-Sunday) because we were having Warren dedicated on Sunday the 15th. On Saturday the 14th, we all took the Blue & Gold Fleet Ferry from Jack London Square in Oakland across the bay to San Francisco and played around for a couple of hours. It was one of those rare San Francisco days that are absolutely gorgeous; no fog, no clouds, just warm sun and a nice breeze. Perfect.

Jake was stylin' in his sunglasses, and the day was completed by a ride on the bronze wolf back in Jack London square. We were all only mildly sunburnt and tired, and the boys held up very well for not having any naps. All in all a very nice day spent with Grammy and Papa.

The next day was Sunday. After church and the dedication, about 24 family members came over to celebrate 4 birthdays. My sister's baby John and Warren turned 1 (well, technically Warren's birthday is tomorrow, but he'll never know), and 2 of my cousins turned 11 and 14. Another beautiful day, which was a great blessing because the party was outdoors.

Ironically, Jake ended up getting the biggest gift, even though it wasn't even his special day! My aunt and uncle Lori & Jim save some of their toys for us from their son when was younger, and one of the things we got this time was a rocking horse! Jake went bananas over it. He rocks on it constantly, and now Warren is starting to love it as well.

One of the funny things that happened with the cousins while Jess and Isaac were here is that Warren would use Johnny as his walker! He'd see Johnny crawling and climb up on his back and walk along with him. It was good entertainment.

So then our dear friends the Thompson's came up for a visit Tuesday the 17th through Friday the 20th. Ryan and Glen go to seminary together and Shilo and I became good friends through meeting at the Seminary Wives' Discipleship group 2 years ago. We've had some good adventures so far (Pride & Prejudice party, arboretum strolling), but their visit up here takes the cake. We went to San Francisco (2 times in a week!) on Thursday, but other than that, we just hung out and talked. One of the reasons Shilo is such a dear friend is because she is a godly woman and always encourages me when we are together. So we had a great time which went by way too fast. They also got to meet my sis and family, which was nice.