The turkey was good....zzzz, zzzz, zzzz...

We had a good holiday feasting on the bird and ham. We spent the evening with Julie's sister and her family. It was nice to have time together without our busy work schedules interfering. We took part in the holiday shopping blitz for the first time this year, too. Our mall opened up at 1am on Friday. It was a big marketing promotion and the first year our mall opened this early. I wasn't tired and decided to check it out. Julie and Connor went to bed so I went it alone - which was for the best. I figured there would be a couple hundred crazy people like myself there to check out the holiday deals, but I didn't expect thousands of people. Apparently neither did the mall. I got to the mall at 12:50am and already the entire parking lot was full and every entrance had lines stretching around the corners. Our mall isn't gigantic, but it certainly isn't small. It was totally outrageous. The police had to be called for crowd control. I have to say that it was kind of fun (because I waited to go inside until after the rush), but not worth doing again. I stood in line for an hour to make my purchases for Connor at The Children's Store. I got home at 3am, then Julie got up at 5am to do her round. She said she went to Target first, but quickly left as the crowd was crazy. Overall, we scored some good deals, but I don't think we'll be doing it again - besides - where's the spirit of Christmas in all this?

Thanks for the baby name suggestions that we have received so far. We haven't decided on anything yet, but so far Julie likes Braden...and I like what she likes (if I'm smart).

Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!

We're having a .......

Today was our 20 week ultrasound - just moving right along. As you can see (you may need to click the photos to enlarge so you can see), Connor is going to have a little brother. We are very excited. It was cool to see his heart beating and that all four chambers of the heart were there. We were able to see the two brain hemispheres. All is developing as it should. We expect this baby boy to arrive around March 23. Connor does not quite fully understand the baby in the belly just yet, but he's getting there. We have no idea as for a name, so perhaps we'll open it up to suggestions. The winner gets to purchase a year supply of diapers for the new baby.

Short trip to Kennewick

We finally were able to get out of town, even if just for a weekend. We went to Kennewick, Washington to visit some friends from our old ward. It was nice to see the Riveras again. On our way we stayed in a hotel in La Grande, Oregon. Connor is seen ordering room service (juice and suckers - his favorites). Connor had a great time playing with the Rivera's daughter, Taylor. We'd like to thank the Riveras for a wonderful visit. It was fun to stay up late and play Guitar Hero - and yes, we now want a Wii of our own. Also in the slideshow; a photo of Julie and Connor at Columbia Park on the Columbia River and a photo of what happens when you leave Nesquik chocolate milk powder on the counter within a child's reach.



Don't forget you can click on the slideshow to open it for a bigger view.

Home and Halloween

View the slide show to see photos of Connor as a pirate



Choo Choo Train - Connor's favorite toys are trains (probably because he's seen Polar Express about 100 times)

Aaarrgh, Matey!! This little pirate will steal your treasure...of candy. Connor had a great time going to the neighbors and the church trunk-or-treat. Fortunately, no one was hurt by the sword.