Blessing Day

We blessed Noah on September 5th. We did it at home and it was so special. I loved having everyone gathered in our home and feeling the spirit that was there. My mom, Dean and Amy and family, Jen and Brad and family, Tom's parents, Ian and LaDonne, and Cathy all traveled here for the blessing. Tom's aunt and uncle, Marv and Carma, who live in Pebble Beach were here too.

Jen and Brad arrived late Friday night and Dean and Amy and Mom arrived early Saturday morning. Amy had to have the pancakes at Black Bear (because they're so good!), so we all met up for breakfast. Eric got the cat puppet at the Storytelling Festival in Orem, and it was a big part of the weekend...

Tom's family arrived early in the afternoon and then everyone went to explore the peninsula. My mom and I went out to Moss Landing to the big produce market and bought fruit for the lunch after the blessing. We tried lots of new fruits and vegetables. I love that place, and I think Mom liked it too.

Dean and Amy and Jen and Brad and Addison went to the aquarium. I love these kids. They have so much fun together. I wish we could all live in a commune and they could play together every day.

After the aquarium, they went to Asilomar to look for sea glass. I guess it was freezing. Notice everyone is bundled up except Addison. I swear he is never cold.

I think Jen and Brad should use this as their Christmas card.

Tom's family went out to the beach.

On Sunday, we almost made it to church on time...

After church and the blessing, we walked around the corner to the park and had lunch. Don't I have a handsome husband??
Thanks to LaDonne and Marv, Noah stayed asleep for almost 5 hours that day.
Brad entertained us with his yo-yo tricks.

The kids had a blast at the playground. We stayed for hours.


This kid is crazy, but SO DANG CUTE!
Emma taught the kids a bunch of cat's cradle tricks and they had hours of fun with my scraps of yarn!

I loved having everyone here and my house was way too quiet once they all left. We need more visitors!!