Cousin/Uncle Wrestlefest!

Some things need no explanations. Some things are just down-home goodness. Timeless classics.

Kirby Cove discovery

Sometimes a couple free hours can turn into great memories and adventures. Elias, Haven and I got out of Mom's hair while Simeon napped one day and ended up finding Kirby Cove, just north of the Golden Gate.

No trip is complete without Dad doing something wreckless. My philosophy is, 'You only get one life to make a fool of yourself, make the most of it'!

Over the Hump! Over the Hill?

Well we're halfway there. Halfway to where, you might ask? I really don't know. Halfway to being real grown ups, to not being students any longer, to finding a home town to put some roots down in. Halfway to the grave, halfway to having the kids out of the house.

Officially, dental school is halfway over. One year and a half left. My class put on a pretty great little party to commemorate our milestone. The venue was Bimbo's 365, great name wouldn't you say? Great little place, awesome food, talent show with some big surprises. Topped it off with some steamy dancing and some 007 action at the gaming tables. Laddy and I stuck to the bright lights and pounding rhythms of the dance floor...don't worry we kept it reasonably clean.

Our good friend Emerson Lake made an appearance as our school student body president. This is a picture of him before he lost all my chips at the gambling tables. We're still friends.

Nate Hinckley and I decided to cruise the bar and put out 'The Vibe'. I've seen it work so many times, guess it needs a little work yet. I think I need to work on the whole image a little bit. While some of our classmates were being dropped off by a limosine, we parked our minivan around the corner. I worked up a pretty good perspiration on the old dance floor and was told by a classmate that I needed to get out to the gym more often. It was fun watching all my associates knock back truth serum all night, it made for some rather candid moments of gushing sincerity. In the end, good times were had by all.

Sorry!

I know I need to update my blog, but I'm busy cleaning up diarrhea and throw-up right now. Hope to get back on top soon.

A belated report on our Halloween Festivities.

Halloween was a two day party. Friday the 31st Elias stayed home from school with a 'sore throat' ,(that is another story that I'll need to tell at another time). Anyway, I dressed the kids up in their costumes and took them to the school so we could have lunch with Ben.I pretty much could eat these kids up.

In the Caf with Dad. Dad's dressed up as a dental student.

We carved Jack-o-lanterns...

and had a yummy dinner. I made Autumn soup and then baked it inside this pumpkin, (thanks for the idea Nadine). Alongside cornbread this was delicious.

Later we had caramel popcorn, played games, and won prizes. The next night we had a Halloween party at the church where they had a trunk r treat. Ben and I actually dressed up. Why we don't have a picture, I don't know . I was a witch and Ben was a Fed-Ex worker.

The above picture is of the fall pennant that I made to decorate with. I love the way it turned out and I know this is random, but I just wanted to share. When I took it down after 3 months I was so sad. That's how I know that I really like it.

My time with Jules

Julia and Clara came at the beginning of November to visit. I had a good time showing them our neck of the woods. Julia is so fun and easy going that it's impossible to not have a good time. The best way to craft is when the kids are in bed and you have someone to laugh with and talk to.

We had a ladies morning out at Mama's. I pretty much forced Julia to get the Monte Cristo. Mommy's and our Ladies- Haven and I, Rocia and Emilia, Racquel and Cos, Julia and Clara

Cousin tubby time

I took Julia and Clara down to the beach and took pictures of them with Julia's amazing camera, which I am obsessed with. Maybe someday!

Haven is pretty excited to finally have a girl cousin. She is pretty much surrounded by boys all the time. The Hancock granddaughters are now a whopping 3 since the arrival of Delia in late October, Yeah!

Julia, you are welcome at anytime. That invitation also stands for Jennie and Melissa as well.

Six Flags with the Bros

Ben's dental school was hosting a day at Six Flags in Vallejo and tickets were ridiculously cheap. So we invited my brothers to come along with us. I had a really great time with them while packing a lot into one day. We went on rides and saw lots of cool animals. The following photos are some of the highlights.This picture was taken at the end of the day. Sweet Codey had just taken the kids on the river rafting ride. I don't think you can tell, but they were all pretty wet.

My partner in crime.

All of us waiting for the killer whale show to start.

The drop zone is one of the most terrifying rides I have ever been on. This is the kids version. Can you tell how riveted Haven, Elias, and Levi are? Hours previous Ben had taken Elias and Levi on one the adult roller coasters, which they loved. That might explain why they are so excited. However, notice my timid little Haven. I don't suggest this ride, except for the fact that there was no line.

This was probably our favorite of all the animal shows. The crowd was small and the show was interesting. We even got to go up and touch the elephant. How many times do you get the chance to touch an elephant?

At the end of the day. I watched my brothers drive away and felt so sad inside. We all enjoyed the day with them, but it just wasn't enough.