Halloween

Today was a crazy day! The Giants won the World Series and the parade happen to be on the same day as Halloween. We're all such big fans that we headed to the city early in the morning, found parking and hiked up to the parade. Aj was so well behaved and enjoying watching all of the excitement. After a very quick nap we headed to San Jose so that we could celebrate Halloween with the Barger side of the family. Both Lanie and Aj were little monkeys! Aj did really good at trick-o-treating this year, he loved walking up and knocking on the door and getting candy.
Crazy day yes but it was well worth every moment.

Pumpkin Patch

We got into the car for a mini adventure to pick out the perfect pumpkins. Aj was more interested in riding in the wagon then picking out pumpkins however he was very helpful at putting the pumpkins in to the car.

My Loving Family

Gilory Gardens

Today was one of those days that as parents you crave for, it was the perfect family day. It all started with Aaron allowing me to sleep in, even though it was my day to get up with Aj. When I finally awoke it was to the boys playing trains in the family room. The morning was filled with Aj playing quietly with his trains and blocks and Aaron and I preparing for the week ahead. By noon we packed up the car to drive the two hours up to Gilory. Aj fell asleep within the first 10 minutes which left Aaron and I to enjoy each other and the drive. Once we made it to the theme park we enjoyed lunch over looking the lake and  then headed out to find the train. Aj was so excited for the train ride, once we boarded you could see the excitement in his eyes. Every time the whistle blow Aj would let out a little choo...choo. Aj loved the singing produce stand show that they had and even got all the kids up and dancing, but then became shy and stayed close to Aaron after that. We enjoyed the rest of the day with riding the air balloons, the fire engine and final the carousal. On the ride home Aj enjoyed his favorite show and we ended the day with Burger King. As I said it was the perfect day.

First Day of Pre School

You are such a big boy! You are already on your way to do big and important things. Today was your very first day at Pre School. You were so excited to be able to go and make new friends and play with all the toys. You loved the fact that the school had a bird and snake as well as a slide. You were so tried when you got home, you could tell that you had been busy learning and playing hard all day.

Sugur Cookies

4 dozen Cookies

• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. 
3. Decorating options:
1. Roll round teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets
2. Add food coloring to dough, mix well and roll out and use cookie cutter shaps
3. do either of the above with or without food coloring and add sprinkles.  (this is what we did today, Aj was not into using the cookie cutters, but loved choosing a color and sprinkling over the cookie
4. Bake 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on the cookies sheet for 2 minutes before moving them over to the wire racks
5. Enjoy

Paul and Tara's Wedding

The Rehearsal dinner

The Wedding