Special News!

August 11, 2008

Yes, I am pregnant with baby Blake #2 and we are delighted! I am 13 weeks pregnant. Rich and I always knew that we wanted our children about 3-4 years apart, and after Hawaii we said...now is the time, and we were blessed! In 2-1/2 weeks we will learn the sex of our baby...Gannon is certain that "his" baby is a girl and he has already named her Livvy (short for Olivia - a precious little girl at his school that I think he really likes). My Mom, of course, is hoping for a baby girl. Whatever the baby's sex, we are overwhelmed with joy and happiness, and are excited to expand our wonderful little family and love another child!

Happy Birthday Chooch!

August 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Baby!
We love you so much!!!

A Great Day in Monterey

August 3, 2008




Understanding that today was our last day in one of our favorite locations in California, we got busy. The morning was spent back at the Fisherman's Wharf to watch the sea lion's roar and to see the "pirate ships". We then headed back to the Aquarium to see the sharks once again, and to participate in the Creatures in the Deep presentation (think the crazy fish in Nemo that has a light on top of its head - scary stuff) because Gannon is obsessed with weird fish such as the one mentioned. He was loving the presentation and being able to see all of the unusual creatures that the research institute has recently discovered. After the aquarium, we headed to Cannery Row and rented a scurry (a silly family-style bicycle) and rode up and down the coast - wonderful!!! We ended the fabulous day at the IMAX to watch Sea Monsters. The film was produced in 3D...it was amazing.

A Night on the Town



This evening, Gannon and I took Daddy to the Fisherman's Wharf for a birthday dinner. We went to the yummy Old Fisherman's Grotto (which had the best calm chowder that we have ever had). On the way to the restaurant, we encountered a sea lion that was taking a rest on the rocks below. He was so close to us that we could have practically touched him!

The Gorgeous Coast!




After a long morning at the aquarium, we took a walk down to the coast. While Mommy sat on a rock and just listened to the ocean, Daddy watched Mr. G run in and out of the water and make new friends. My little guy is definitely a beach bum!!!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

August 2, 2008






Rich and I took Gannon to the Monterey Bay Aquarium exactly two years ago (2006). He was 16 months old. We decided to spend our weekend in Monterey as a means to celebrate Richard's upcoming birthday, but we were both very excited to watch Gannon experience the aquarium this time around. And boy - he was amazed and in awe with all of the wondrous sights and animals at this world-famous place. Gannon had a great time...his favorite part of the aquarium was seeing the hammerhead sharks. And Rich and I feel in love with the aquarium all over again while watching Gannon learn and grow.
Gannon truly enjoyed every moment of the aquarium. Check out this small film of him being so excited while experiencing the "tidal wave".

The Good Ol' Y-S Fair

July 31, 2008
Our evening was spent at the annual Yuba-Sutter Fair. I was there to judge a portion of the pagent, so I drug my family along for the "ride". Speaking of rides...Gannon loved each and every ride in the children's area. He loved seeing all of the animals close-up too, but he did comment on how smelly the livestock area was! All in all, it was a great evening...full of heat, junk-food and long-lost friends!