Don't Forget About Thanksgiving!

How do you know your officially a "grown up?"  I don't know, there are probably a lot of contributing factors to that title.  I think one of those factors may be hosting Thanksgiving.  You know, cooking a turkey, "dealing" with family at your own house, being responsible for days of leftovers. You get the picture.  This year we had a delicious and grateful day of thanks at our house!  I still don't think I am a real "grown up" at times but I guess I am, considering I am married with two kids?  I definitely don't feel like one when my parents are around.  I hope that never changes. I love my family.  I know that will never change, grown up or not.

I am grateful for all of this.......

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I promise all of these pictures were taken in November!  Jealous?  San Diego, Ah....

Birthday Days

Today, the 28th of November I turned 28 (this is Sarah)!  My family was in town a few days ago and we celebrated today last Friday.  Last Monday Scout turned 3!  I hear from my friends that 3 is harder than 2. I will let you all know how it goes:)  Turning 3 is a big deal. She had a party the day before Thankgiving.  Her requests were a pink cake, friends, sparkle shoes and a teapot.  She got all and more.  Cedric and I made a pinata for her, but we failed to get any photos:(  Happy Birthday Days to us!

 Don't know what she is looking at, but it must be important princess stuff.

 Her very pink birthday cake.  It was even pink on the inside.

 Scout and my dad waiting for the party to start.

 LIMBO!!!

 She even had cute guys at her party.

 Nice and neat.  It did not last long.

 Probably wishing for a pony!?

 She likes to play "rescue" so I made a cape.

Bax didn't mind being the only guy at the girls table, but he didn't like his pink cake too much.

Halloween and a Day at the Beach

I want to let the pictures speak for themselves- so less talk, more picture. Suffice it to say we had an epic day at the beach and an even epic-er Halloween. Here are some pics-

October 21st, the Day Cedric was Born

Today Cedric has officially entered his "late" twenty's.  He is now 28 years old, a husband,  father of two,  law student, surfer and still the most handsome skateboarder I have ever met.   He is in a great place.  When he got home from school this evening he had a birthday party waiting for him.  There were hats, food, dancing, laughing, singing and banana cream pie with candles.  For dinner we had pot roast (the worst I have ever made,  I usually cook well) and he was so nice to act like it was good and even insisted on saving it for lunch.  He does that and then it sits in the fridge for a week.  His intentions are good!  Here are some pictures of the festivities.  Yay!!!!!

We love living in San Diego

Living here has been great. It is just our style. Scout and I love to be busy almost always and San Diego provides endless opportunities. Baxter goes along for the ride, usually with a smile! Cedric loves surfing three mornings a week and is almost always happy. While I wish I lived closer to my parents and Cedric's parents I couldn't see us anywhere else for the time being. San Diego is the perfect place to be a stay at home mom with a husband in law school. Sure, there are annoying things about San Diego (like tiny parking spots) just as there were about Provo/Orem (tons of snow), but for now it is worth it. The pros far out weigh the cons! Here are some recent pictures to prove it.

 This is what happens if we stay home.

 He is so handsome sitting poolside, even with a little drool.

 This kid really needs to take a swim class.   She can't help but jump in.  Really!

 Hanging at the zoo.  We walk there at least once a week.  It takes less than 10 minutes.

 Staying up past bed time to ride a pioneer wagon is always fun, until someone starts to cry.

 It was nice out and he had to study.  That is the worst part of living in San Diego for Cedric.

 This is the best part of living in San Diego.

 Mermaids do exist.  Sea World has them as part of their conservation program.  Baxter was there too.  He was just resting in the stroller.

 Oh yea, Jordan came to visit.

These are the only pictures we have taken.

This is what it looks like when Cedric is supposed to be doing the laundry!





This picture may explain why he is so sleepy.....