So this post is a little late getting up but a few weeks ago we had a great time welcoming Matt back home from being out at sea and enjoyed spending time with Andy as well who came up to SF for one last visit before heading out on his mission to Brazil! Grandpa Bob also came up for all the festivities and it was great getting to see him too. It was so fun having Matt get back and we are really enjoying spending more time with him and April together now. We also had a great time visiting with Andy--we are going to miss him so much! But he is going to be a great missionary and we are so proud of him. He just left last week so we are excited to hear how things are at the MTC in Sao Paolo for Elder Henry!
Matt & April on the boat just after he arrived at the dock.
Andy sportin' my glasses
Cal showin his excitement for Uncle Matt to be home--okay maybe he's not showin' it but he's feelin' it
The lovely banner we all made for Matt's arrival--don't mind the mispelled word :)
At the airport--Last picture of Dan with his little brother for 2 years. 
Andy's first time trying crab at Joe's Crab Shack the night of Matt's arrival
Mmmm....crabs, yummy
A group shot on the boat
Cal with his Great-Grandpa Bob
Matt Gets Home and Andrew's last visit to SF for 2 whole years!!!
Tagged!!!
Okay, So I've been tagged by a few people (Liz, Gin, Misti) and I've just never gotten around to actually following through. But lo and behold I am finally going to do it! So here are the general rules of the tag (all the ones I've been tagged with have been similar): Each player lists 6 facts/habits/embarrassing moments about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags other people. Here goes....
1. I'm pretty much obsessed with the movie Pride and Prejudice. (And the book as well) I can literally watch it over and over again and never tire of it. I absolutely LOVE the long 6 hour version but I also really really like the short, newer version too. I must confess that I watch one or the other probably every few weeks. There is just something about when Mr. Darcy declares his love to Elizabeth Bennett that gets me every time. I practically cry. Haha--I'm such a sap.
2. When I go shopping and get something new I have this funny thing where I really like to keep it all wrapped up beautifully in it's tissue paper and bag sitting on my bedroom floor to just enjoy for a few days. I know I'm crazy but there is just something about basking in its newness that I love. It just seems like once I get say a shirt and hang it up then the magic of it being new is over or something. If I keep it in the bag and glance at it every so often its so much more exciting...almost like an unopened present. Haha.....I'm so weird.
3. I'm the biggest scaredy cat I know. Ever since I was a kid my family has had to filter out of the movie selection I watch any remotely scary, frightening, overly dramatic, or just flat out sad movies just to avoid me getting awful nightmares and panic attacks. I guess visual stuff just affects me more deeply than most people and I can't get images out of my mind. Poor Dan....he's stuck watching romantic comedies and all too girly chick flicks for the rest of his life. :) He's a good sport though and tries to watch his action movies and dramas when I'm not around so I don't freak out that our house is going to burn down or an intruder is going to get us in the middle of the night.
4. I LOVE the feel of clean sheets and a freshly fluffed bed. (We have a big down cover over our mattress) It's my favorite!
5. In the 8th grade I was a huge dork (not that I'm not still, but I DEFINITELY was then :) ). I was in the school musical that was some random lame show called something like Kids Radio. For my part in the play, which we performed in front of the entire school, I actually had to dress up like a chicken and lay an egg while bocking to Beethoven's 5th. (Remember, I said 8th grade, NOT 1st!) Yes, at the end of the song I actually did hold up a golden egg that I pulled out from under me. Sad, I know. Very sad. Yet true. :)
6. I pretty much love playing any and all sports. I played lots of sports in high school and sometimes I miss it so much. I just love being active and really enjoy exercising even if it is just on a machine at the gym. But I also love to do active things outdoors like hiking, walking/jogging, etc. I think both are so much fun and it makes me feel good. I just wish I could find more time to do it now that Calvin's here! If anyone is ever in need of someone to get out and go exercise with just give me a call.
That's it.....now's here is who I tag: Holly R., Jess W., Allyson, and Lianna
Mom & Don's Visit to SF!
Two weekends ago my Mom and my Stepdad Don came and stayed with us for the first time together in San Fran. We had so much fun seeing them and taking them around the city and the weather couldn't possibly have been more perfect! Here are a few of the things we did: walked around dowtown, visited Union Square & ate at the Cheesecake Factory there, ate at Mama's, went down to Fisherman's Wharf and walked around Pier 39 (and particated in a lovely research survey--hahahah :) ), drove around Sausalito, ate at Scoma's, and shopped, shopped, shopped til we dropped! :) Cal was a great sport on all of our excursions we were so proud of him. He loved seeing his Grandma A and Papa Don. We couldn't have had a better time with them and just wish they could come more often! We can't wait until their next visit. 
Union Square
Eating at Cheesecake Factory on the 8th floor above Macy's
At Mama's--of course! :)
Me and Mom in front of Washington Square Park
In front of a beautiful church on Filbert & Stockton by Mama's
Cal's first breakfast at Mama's!!
At Fisherman's Wharf in his cute little sunhat
Halloween Fun
Can I just say that I LOVE Halloween!!?? It is such a fun holiday and we had a great time this year for Halloween. The Saturday before Halloween we went to our ward's party with April. Since no one in SF has yet witnessed the infamous Winne the Pooh & Tigger costumes, we thought we'd make things simple by dressing up in them once again this year. I never could find a costume I was just in love with for Cal and since he is still so little and not a big fan of uncomfortable stuff I sadly decided not to really dress him up and just put him in a little pumpkin sleeper--next year though, we're going all out! I still loved him in his little pumpkin outfit. On Halloween night we went trick or treating with the Carpenters in Sea Cliff just to watch their girls and mostly to just get out, feel festive, and see all the cute kids. This was our first Halloween in the city and trick or treating in Sea Cliff was something else! Sooooo many kids and parents decked out. It truly had such a fun festive feel all over the neighborhood.
Us with the Carpenters at the ward party--Matt and Liz were Dwight and Pam from The Office, Maddie was Tinkerbell, and Olivia was a pumpkin
Us with April, the cute pregnant witch :)
On Halloween night we took Cal on his first Muni ride over to Sea Cliff to try and avoid parking. Hey, a first bus ride in the city is a momentous occasion and what better time than on Halloween with all the crazies!!!
Our cute little pumpkin
Gotta love this cute picture of Olivia thoroughly enjoying her candy stash after trick or treating
Cal all bundled up and ready to brave the chilly night
Our Smiley Little Boy!!!
So I finally got it! That cute little chubby grin on camera! Double chin and all! :) I think I took about a million pictures of him, but here are just a few...:) I love these because they really show his personality. So fun--even though I get a little sad when I think of how much he is growing up every week, all the cute new things he does, the noises he makes, fun little expressions, etc. make it all worth it for sure and then I just get more and more excited thinking about the things we will do in the future. This little boy is my favorite. Oh and by the way....here are his 2 month old stats: Weight: 12 lbs., Height: 22.5 Inches, Head: 15 3/4 inches. Even though he is still such a little chunk he is actually only in the 50th percentile for everything. We'll see what happens at 4 months!!!
Cal's Blessing Day in San Diego
A few weeks ago we had Calvin's baby blessing down in San Diego so we could be with more of our family. It was so wonderful--Dan did a great job. My Mom and Stepdad also drove over from Phoenix to be there for it. After church on Sunday we had some friends and family come over to Tami & Lee's house for a little lunch. We had a great time seeing everyone and getting together. Now we are just missing all our San Diego friends and family! Anyone up for a visit to San Fran????
Cal wasn't too happy in these pictures but its the best we could get at the moment :)
Showing off his little blessing outfit borrowed from his cousin Michael
Grandma A and Cal
With my Mom
It was so fun to see the Parks family! We have missed them soooo much! This is me with their little girl Taylor! I can't believe how big she is!!! I feel like she was just born yesterday!!!
Us with the Parks--Jess, Matt, Taylor & Kinzie
Jaime Prigmore & their little boy Luke! What a cutie he is!
Us and the Prigmores! So fun to meet Luke for the first time! Last time we saw them Jaime was still pregnant...
Tyson Kanold with Luke
Us with Brandon & Lianna Gibbs and their cute little boy Dean
Smily Dean
Our little Chubba Chubba gettin burped and wearing his favorite argyle sweater :)
Dan with Cal and his brothers Andy, David and Steven. The only brother missing is Matthew since he was still out on his Coast Guard tour at the time. It was so great having Andy and Steven able to stand in the circle for Cal's blessing. Andy leaves on his mission in less than 3 weeks to Brazil!!! So exciting!
