Monterey Bay Aquarium

On Monday December 15th we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with our friends Kim, Gabe and Bodie. We had a wonderful time. If you haven't been to the aquarium recently you have to come check it out. They've added lost of exhibits and there's an entire new kids section upstairs. The kids had a blast. Caden and Bodie were able to run around and splash in some water.



Daddy and Caden checking out one of the big exhibits
Mommy and Téa looking at some sharks
Sharky


Caden trying to touch the stingrays
Caden and Daddy checking out the waves
Caden looking at the fish
Pretty "bish"
Caden the Clown fish, so fitting
Téa checking out her new attire
What a pretty sea horse

Caden and Bodie at the water table
They both tried to drink the water
Bodie, save some water for the fish
Daddy and Téa on the water bed
Our little pearl
Beautiful jellyfish
Caden and Bodie enjoying the aquarium

Christmas tree farm

One family tradition we are trying to establish is to go the first weekend of December and cut down our own Christmas tree. We took the kids to a Christmas tree farm in Hollister to find the perfect tree for our family. Téa was content snuggling with Mommy while Caden had a blast running around and getting lost among the trees. After finding the perfect one (mainly one in our price range) Daddy got to work and cut down our tree. After it was cut down Caden helped Daddy bring the tree to our car. Later, Caden had fun checking out some of the attractions like Rudolf and some elves.







Caden helping push the tree carrier
Of course Caden was drawn to the biggest tree at the lot
Pretty tree
Caden having fun
Caden running away from Mommy
Téa all snug with Mommy

Daddy and Caden standing by our perfect tree


Daddy getting ready to cut down our tree


Caden "helping" Daddy

Push Caden, Push


What a good helper
Pretty baby

Caden checking out Santa

What a big boy


Caden the little elf
Silly Daddy

Caden going up up and away


Poor Rudolf



Téa riding Rudolf


Mommy and Téa on the reindeer

Thanksgiving 2008
The Holiday season is here and we have been busier than ever. This year we celebrated Thanksgiving twice. We were lucky enough to get to celebrate with most of Don's side of the family the weekend before Thanksgiving. Unfortunately Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Alicia weren't able to make it since they live in Florida but we're hoping to celebrate with them next year. Don's Grandma, Aunt Barbara, Uncle John and sister Lindsay were able to come however and we had a wonderful time. I got to cook my first Thanksgiving dinner and it didn't turn out half bad. For the actual day of Thanksgiving we were able to go south and spend with my side of the family. The kids had a great time at Mama and Papa's and were sad leave. They also got to meet their brand new cousin Aleah at Thanksgiving. She was absolutely precious and I can't wait till next year when the kids are chasing each other around.

The family: Don, Auntie B, Téa, Aunt Lindsay, Caden and Grandma

Caden waiting for dinner

Téa tuckered out after our first Thanksgiving celebration
Uncle Brandon and Téa
Grandma's girl
4 Generations
Daddy and Téa on Thanksgiving
Mommy and Téa