Pumpkins

I used to think winter was my favorite season...then I lived in Davis for four winters and came to despise gray clouds and rain.  Moving back to sunny San Diego did not do much for my love of winter and I have come to love fall instead.  The beautiful sunrises and sunsets.  The cool mornings, warm days, and cold nights.  Halloween.  Thanksgiving.  Yummy food.  Delicious coffee.  And pumpkins.  Pumpkins of every shape, color, and size.   No fall would ever be complete without visiting a legit pumpkin patch.  You know, the kind where you actually wander among the vines and pick your own pumpkin.  I may love pumpkins, but I think Addy might love them even more. Here are some pumpkin pictures from the last month.

Love her.

  

G-ma & her love bug

 Addy & Titi Alison

 Fun Times

 Titi Alison & Uncle Brad

 Addy's baby pumpkin

 Love this place!

 After watching a Super Oso show on Jack-O-Laterns, Addy bugged us to carve the pumpkins...

We finally gave in the Saturday before Halloween.

 Any gooey stuff still in there?

Parties!

We were lucky in September to have several reasons to celebrate. 
First, we got to celebrate the upcoming arrival (who has now arrived) of my good friend's new baby girl.  I have been lucky to work with Lauren since I started teaching and it has been so fun to become an adult together.  We've both bought houses, gotten married, and had little girls together.  Micah is one of Addy's BFFs. I was beyond excited that I got to co-host her baby shower with Alli, her good friend from high school.

Alli made this beautiful diaper cake!  Isn't it awesome?!?

 Micah & Addy...such goof balls!

 Beautiful Charli

 Duck centerpieces made by Alli (she is so creative!)

 The Trown women (who all just happened to be color coordinated!)

Second reason for celebration?  My grandpa's 91st birthday!!  I always joke that my grandpa is kind of like the Godfather...if he beckons, you come. :-)  And even though he would never actually beckon, we all still come.  Grandpa Charlie is one of a kind and I am just honored that we could host a brunch in his honor. 

 My mom & Uncle Dick

 Blowing out the candles...

"Grandpa, what is your favorite type of dessert?" :-)

 Grandpa & his kids

I am back!

I cannot believe it has almost been 2 months since I posted last.    Unfortunately, when it comes to prioritizing, blogging comes after quite a few things (being a mommy & wife, work, picture taking, and just enjoying life in general).  We have also been busy, but that is nothing new.  So where to start??  I guess back in September!

We took a day trip down to Coronado...

 Great for some pictures.

 

  

Titi Mandy & Tom came down for Veteran's Day so we could celebrate Tom's birthday.

 The beautiful Fall sunrises and sunsets have started

 Addy loves playing soccer in the front yard.

 We have had some cousin time! 

 And played pretend softball.

 Went to our last Padres game of the season

 Mommy & Daddy had a date (Jason Mraz!) and Addy stayed with Titi Alison & Uncle Brad.

 One of Addy's favorite past times?  Cooking and baking.  

This morning she kept asking if we could bake either cookies or cupcakes.

Someone has a sweet tooth!

 Handy Manny, watch out!  Addy wants your job!

 Have I told you what an amazing dad Tim is?? 

This month he learned how to paint toes and fingernails.  And he is good at it!

 If Addy wants to be Cinderella, I should put her to work, right?  

Helping me clean outside in preparation for Grandpa Charlie's birthday party.

 That's about it for our random September pictures.  More to come, I promise! 

Nonnie & Papa

Addy was lucky enough to see her Nonnie and Papa for almost a whole week straight.  Not only did she get to hang out with them for two weekends in a row, but she was also able to spend the night with them at their hotel at Lawrence Welk and another night with them at their house.  To say she loved having them around is an understatement.

Nonnie read Addy her bedtime stories

 Addy got to visit with her Norcal cousins while staying with Nonnie & Papa at Lawrence Welk

 "Little" Alana is such a good big cousin...must be the name. ;-)

 Good times at the SD zoo

 Playing around with Papa

 Watching some monkeys

 

 Dylan & Addy (here is a picture of Kelly & I when we were pregnant with these two munchkins)

Swimming at Lawrence Welk

 When we arrived in Norcal our first stop was to see Mormor.  We were even luckier to have lunch with her!

 On the swing outside of Nonnie & Papa's house

 Titi Colleen was in Pacifica too

 I know I say it a lot, but we are honestly so lucky and blessed to have such wonderful families and friends.

The end...

Now that I have been at school for the last week and a half it is hard for me to think about the end of our summer...oh the fun we had...

We went to visit our Christman cousins in Phoenix.  Addy & Avery had a blast playing together.

We made a trip to the beach with the BFFs

 

We ate lunch with Tim when ever we had a chance (so nice having him so close to home!)

Went to Birch Aquarium with the BFFs

 Enjoyed some yummy ice cream cones

 Enjoyed a ride on the Sprinter with the BFFs (seriously, we have the bestest friends, ever)

 

 Where we ended up at the beach

We had such a great summer.  No wonder I was so sad to see it end.

Things I will miss...

when I go back to work.

-Addy clapping for me when I go to the bathroom.

-Finding her random toys all over the house.  Addy can make anything a toy...including drink coasters.

-All of the invites to tea.

-Laying in bed until 7 am while Addy plays with my phone.

-Spending lots of time together as a family.