Fire Station Fieldtrip

When the Grandparents Come...

Ryan's parents came to visit a few weeks ago and the kids were so excited to show off their soccer skills and loved having their grandma and grandpa their to watch them.


We enjoyed a nice evening out in San Diego. We went to the temple and a seafood restaurant from a food network show that Ryan has been wanting to try. Yummy stuff... it was just a hole-in-the wall place, I never would have stopped there on my own.


Grandma Nelson and Lyric at the park.

Tatum put on her much anticipated art show. She is in an art class and keeps busy creating her latest masterpieces.

The artist... enjoying some hors D'oeuvres.

The artist... getting in a snuggle with gramps.

Halloween Bash 2009

The Thompson's hosted the halloween party this year and it was so much fun. Everyone had creative costumes. We were cowfolk, keeping in tune with our children's costumes. I have to say, Ryan does make a pretty good looking cowboy...

And the Brokeback version.... Kim the Goth, Emily the Moose, Kati the Rocker, Suzie the Fairy, Niki the Pirate, and me.

Kyra as Daphne, Sarah as a witch, me, Amy as Princess Leia, and Niki as a pirate.

Word to the Wise... Don't ever get in a paperbag fight with me... or Emily.

Sleepless in Seattle

As an early birthday present, I got to visit one of best friends, Shelley in Seattle. Lyric-Lu got to come along and relished having mom to herself. We had so much fun catching up and seeing the gorgeous sights of Washington in the autumn. The trip was much, much too quick, and sleep was not really part of the agenda. We were sad to leave and can't wait until next time. Ryan and the kids seemed to survive... Once we were back home Daivs blurted out "mom we had Ding-Dongs!" Tatum quickly blurted out, "Davis, you are not suppose to tell mom we had Ding-Dongs for breakfast!"

Our Little Bolt

Davis just started his first season of soccer. His team is the little bolts and his best friend Daxton is on his team. He is so funny to watch, he often tries to verbally command the ball. When he is on defense, he jumps into his most fierce ninja stance and yells at the ball to stop.

Topping off our Summer of Camping

We went camping for the fourth time this summer. We were reluctant at first but had an awesome time at San Clemente Beach relaxing with friends. The ladies: Me, Kyra, Amy & Niki.

Mazzi and Lyric.

Daxton, Tatum and Ashton.

The crew playing farkle.

Our campground was covered with dirt camouflaged camping ninjas... just as scary as it sounds.Sobe has a new girlfriend... Mazzi. They shared many kissses and cuddles.

After breakfast, we were treated to a "performance" directed and choreographed by Tatum.

Tatum, Tara, and Ashton under the train tunnel.

It took weeks to get all the sand off of Davis.
I think we need to put some meat on this kid...

Tatum: pondering the mysteries of the sea.

A favorite beach time tradition: making a swimming hole.another beach tradition:Sand Mermaids

All of the moms went out and played in the ocean. We had so much fun bobbing in the waves and attempting to body surf.

...and we're spent.

If You Ask them, they Will Come

Last Friday, Tatum came home with an invitation for Grandparent's Day and was so excited to bring her grandmas and grandpas to school the following Monday. I explained to Tatum that Grandma and Grandpa Nelson were already planning on coming out in a few weeks... and everyone lives pretty far away, but she could call and ask. Her "Grr" was able to come last minute and Tatum was so proud to show off her Grandma. She performed a special grandma song and showed off her classroom to her. Yeah for grandparents!!

Our Family's New Addition

Apparently we are a little bit crazy. We thought that our family needed a new addition...

Last Friday, we brought home this fuzzy four legged puppy...After much debate, we named him Sobe. The kids were really rooting for Mr. Fuzzy Pants, but Ryan wouldn't give in. He is a goldendoodle (Golden retriever/poodle mix) and is a great little puppy. Doesn't shed, bark, or dig... and loves, loves, loves his new family. He is a happy little people pleasing dog. So far, so good... (ask us in a few weeks).