The complete village.

Hello yes we are still alive

Sorry it has been awhile we have been very busy with many things but here is an update of some of the things we have been doing.

Here are some pictures of the gingerbread village that the California Grandkids have had fun doing.

We have been elfed

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Change is always good

Update on Dad and his calling in the church. Dad was released as the High Councilmen over the 5th ward, he is now the 1st counselor in the Bishopric in the 5th ward, he is very excited to serve in this calling yet a little saddened that we don't get to do everything together anymore. We were very fortunate to have been able to serve together, there are a few High Councilmen who want to know how to get that calling in the 5th ward so that they can serve with their wives. We are very grateful to have this calling , this is the third time in the Bishopric and it is very good timing for us as far as Dad's work schedule is lighter then it has ever been and not as stressful.( I am still an advisor in the 5th ward, I will miss not having him sitting next to me.)

Grandpa was having fun with Riley and London in the kids maze.

Grandpa looking over his flock in the crop.

Do you see who I see?

Just an update

September was an exciting month with many trips to San Jose to visit the Bradfords with the arrival of Cairo, plus the extra bonus of London's first Sacrament meeting program. This past week we were busy planning and celebrating Amber's birthday, we enjoyed a family dinner at Olive Garden on Thursday and on Friday Grandpa, Aunt Janelle and myself all met at Drew and Jackies to help prepare for Amber's Libby Lu party and sleep over with friends it was a fun filled day ( London even got to go with Ava to her dance class because it was bring a friend day).
On Saturday we were hoping to all go to a corn maze since soccer was canceled for everyone but London because of the rain on Friday but the corn maze was closed also due to the rain, so instead Josh, Aubrey, Riley,Dad and I all took a trip to the distribution center then we went to Jack London square and walked around for awhile and then ate dinner at Tony Roma's ( gotta love the ribs). Anyway that's what we have been up to lately.

Baby Cairo meets her sister's

Here's a couple of Grandma's shots of the Bradford's and new baby Cairo.

Riley wanted someone to play with him in the backyard so Grandpa said okay, Josh, Aubrey and I just cracked up when we saw them both swinging.

JUICY JUICY JUICY

Dad's grape harvest

Check out my Slide Show!

Mom/Grandma/GG's 80th Birthday bash

R,R & R with Brandon

Here's Brandon getting some R,R&R (rest, relaxation and some rays).

Movie night with Grandpa and Gramie

Yeah I am getting the hang of this I downloaded the picture's to the computer and blogged with out any assistance.

Sydney found a pair of GG's shoes. For anyone who doesn't know Sydney she can wear any size shoe with any size heal and never have a problem with her balance.

Here are the fruits of labor. London and Sydney ate a pretty good size bowl throughout the day

Picking grapes with Grandpa

London was disappointed when she didn't find any strawberries so I showed her Grandpas grapes and she couldn't wait for him to come home so they could pick some.

Can you guess whose back this is

Can you guess who's back this is?

Yes Tyson will be playing soccor for the Mustangs soon.

Who's feet

Who's feet?

If you guessed Ava you are right she will be starting ballet soon.

Birthday party fun

If you've seen Janelle's blog you will get to see some of the fun that was had at the party if not take a look. It was a very fun day with lots of water fun for all ages. Drew and Riley did okay on the gift end as well. Grandpa tried to take Grandma down in the little pool but Drew and Josh came along and took Grandpa down and then Josh took Grandma down I will have to say it was quit refreshing , since we were already wet we decided to go down the water slide.

Build a Bear

On Friday all of the California cousins met at Build a Bear to make animals for their out of state cousins fun was had by all and it was great to see them all participate in making something for someone else. Not one of the kids asked for anything for themselves. See Aub blog for pics.

Finally

Yes finally with the help of Aubrey and Janelle I have joined the blogging club, so here goes most of you know that Bernard and I went out of town for his birthday a quick little get away, we took a nice drive to Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Capitola,Seaside and then on to Monetrey not once did we step foot on the beach or chase waves instead we were on a pottery hunt we needed an new big pot and thought it would be fun to get one on our trip after two days of searching for one at a pottery shop we ended up at Home Depot in Seaside buying a pot just like one at the pottery shop for half the price. Oh well it was fun looking at all the pottery and fountains.

Here is the Header

Here is the header, Ok so I figured out how to do it, peace of cake after some playing around with the template. Anyways hope you two like it, if not or want something else, let me know, now that I know how to do it.

New Blog

Yes mom and dad have ventured into the blog world, please be patient as I work with the template so that I can create them a cool header, if it does not work, I will take it back to thier original header.