October - Pre-Halloween

Posts are few and far between these days, but here goes.  These are all pictures from the month of October through the weekend preceeding Halloween.  The actual Halloween pictures will be my next post. :)

I got these flowers on my first day back to work.  Very nice and cheery!

We love to get outside whenever we can, so we took advantage of a nice day and went for a walk in Tilden Park at Inspiration Point.

Dave pushing Joshua and Colin in their nice ride.

Shaney prefers to catch a ride with Mommy.

The view for the trail of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Two weekends before Halloween, we ventured out to the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Patch.  We went here last year on a rainy Saturday and Joshua loved the train.  This year, it was HOT and there were a ton more people, but we still had a lot of fun.  Joshua, however, refused to ride the train this year because it made a loud whistle noise and he is not a fan of loud noises.  He had also decided that he does not wish to have his picture taken most of the time.  He does want to see any pictures on the camera though.  I keep trying to explain to him that without taking a picture, I don't have a picture to show him.  Most of the time, he is not convinced.

A photo op....sort of anyway :)

Little boys hanging out

Joshua and Daddy in the pumpkins

Colin enjoyed checking out all the people.

Shaney, as usual, prefered to be out of the stroller.

Joshua checking out the llamas

Shaney loves his Daddy!

Joshua's favorite part was the the maze of hay bails.  He must have gone through it 25 times.

The following weekend we decided to visit the Little Farm in Tilden Park.  Joshua loved the ducks and goats, but was scared of the enourmous cows. :)

Holding Daddy's hand at the farm.

Checking out the chickens

The ducks in the water were Joshua's favorite.

The McEwen boys

After going to the little farm, we stopped by the carosel

Joshua liked watching it, but have absolutely no interest in riding it.

Just watching the horses go round.

Relaxing before heading home.

On the Friday before Halloween, Joshua's school had the Halloween parade.  It is such a fun event to see all the kids dressed up and walking around the neighborhood.

The 3s class

Joshua's 2s class with teacher Debbie in front and teacher Kayla in back.

The little boys dressed up as well.

Joshua held Daddy's hand for the whole walk.

Unfortunately, the sun was directly in Joshua's eyes, so this is the best picture I could get. :)

Daddy with the little boys in Joshua's classroom.

We have finally gotten the little boys nursery together which means we now no longer have a guest room.  We decided to sell the queen bed rather than hold onto it and move it to Joshua's room.  As is always the case, Joshua was ready to help break down the bed frame in whatever way he could.

Daddy and Joshua ready to use each of their tool boxes.

On Saturday the 29th, My mom's club held the annual trick or treating event at La Fiesta Plaza in Lafayette.  It was a super warm day and all the boys seemed to enjoy the event.

Little boys riding along

Joshua stopping his trick or treating long enough for a photo op.

Our friends Mike and Michaela and their daughter, Stella, were also at the event.  Stella decided she wanted a turn in the stroller too.  She was  really cute strawberry!

As close to a family photo as we could manage.

The Caughlins

Shaney had had it near the end and passed out in my arms.

The night of the 29th was the premiere party for the independent film, Bread Bender, that Dave stared in and has been working on for about a year and a half.  The party was at a beautiful house in Alameda complete with a red carpet, photographer outside taking our picture when we arrived, and a large screening area in the back yard.  It was a really fun evening.  I was very proud of my talented husband!

Joshua wanted to take a picture with Mommy and Daddy.  Lucky for us, he loved the new babysitter and was totally fine with us leaving.

The close up

My movie star

Megan and I at the party

Dave on the red carpet

Here is the video of Joshua helping Daddy.

September 2011

As if there is ever a month that doesn't, September FLEW!  I am now just getting a chance to put up some pictures and videos.  Life continues to get more and more exciting.  The little boys turned 5 months old on Friday!

Joshua is ready for school including toting his monkey lunch box.

Monkey and his Daddy

My parents came to visit for about 10 days which was really fun for everyone.  Here Joshua and Tutu are enjoying a snicker doddle.  That is what Tutu calls Joshua so it is only fitting that Tutu and G.G. bought the cookies for the monkey.

We finally gave in to the minivan and I have to say, it is a nice ride. :)  We sold Dave's car in two days which was really nice.  According to Joshua, we now have Mommy's new car and Mommy's old car.  Guess Daddy won't get to have his car until the next car purchase. :)

Joshua having breakfast with Mommy and Daddy.  This is probably the last picture in his high chair as he has now graduated to a booster seat at the big table and is loving it.

The Jungs came for a visit while my parents where here and we had a really fun time hanging out with all the kids and adults.

G.G. and Nikko bonding.

Tutu and Juliana

Colin playing in the bumbo seat.

Brothers

Shaney's inquisitive look.

"What are you doing, bro?"

Smiley little man :)

Colin post bath

Shaney in the exersaucer

A few weeks ago, while nursing the boys, I looked out our front window to see these guys staring back at me.

Love having wildlife around our house.  The only bummer was that monkey wasn't home to see too.

Shaney has began "talking" a lot more recently.  Typically it is more like yelling. :)

Colin loves to chew on his bottom lip.

Joshua loves to help wherever and whenever he can.  Here he is helping Daddy water plants.

This is the look you get when you ask Joshua to smile for the camera these days.

Tyler Yung's 2nd Birthday party

Joshua had a great time with the t-ball, soccer ball and net, swing set, and bouncy house.

Dave turned 41 on September 26th.  We had a relatively quiet birthday for him this year, but I did surprise him with a birthday dinner on Sunday night with the Caughlins.  We had two different fondues with meat, all kinds of veges, apples and bread to dunk.  It was a fun evening.  I wish I had gotten pictures of Stella and Joshua too. :)

Michaela, Mike and Dave

The homemade birthday cake.  Nothing fancy, but it was good!

Once the candles were lit on the cake, Joshua backed way up.  He helped blow out the candles from way back there.

We borrowed a jump-a-roo from Auntie Joyce and both boys are really enjoying it.

I think I surprised Shaney in taking this picture.

Colin (taken by Tutu)

Shane (also taken by Tutu)

Opening Daddy's birthday presents

One more try for a good picture.

Shaney's favorite position these days.

Our little flirt.

Here are a few videos of the little boys to get an idea of their current developmental stages.  Their personalities come out more every day.  For the most part, they are happy little guys.  We are truly blessed with all three of our boys!!