Christmas 2010

It was Marisa's turn this year to top the tree. She still needs my help to get all the way to the top and straight. Christmas Eve was spent at our neighbors house after church eating a nice dinner and getting the kids all excited for Santa. Marisa and Connor awoke early, although Connor wouldn't go downstairs by himself for fear that Santa was still there. Marisa lost her front tooth the night before so she was very excited to see that both the Tooth Fairy and Santa had visited the same night! We then spent a nice, albeit rainy day with Grandpa and Grandma Leary and Uncle Colin.

Marisa and Natalia

Marisa's best friend at school, Natalia had a nice day together last week just before Christmas. They made some pottery and played at a park and at our house.

Christmas Tree Hunting

We picked out our Christmas tree today. We got the best of the lot and the kids had fun running around in the jungle of trees.

Monterrey Aquarium

Otters, eels, sea dragons, starfish, jellyfish, sharks and much more. Marisa and Connor spent a cold rainy day at the Monterrey Aquarium with JT Kennedy looking at all the sea creatures and getting to touch and feel all the cool stuff in the tide pool.

Thanksgiving

Lots of food, family and football on Thanksgiving. Dad and I taught Marisa how to throw a spiral out in the front yard. We kept the kids entertained between football games by playing outside and playing board games. Hope everyone had a great holiday.

The Boys

The boys know how to be boys! Playing basketball before bed and diving all over mommy''s furniture. We love the overall look on Tyler - here he is forcing a smile after a mild tantrum!

San Francisco in November

What a great day in San Francisco! We went to Golden Gate park to a great area! We met my mother and Colin for a nice hamburger lunch and then played in the sun. I even got in a nice nap on the bench!