BOO!

Have a safe and...

Oh Boy!

We're having another boy! I couldn't wait for my ultrasound in my 8th or 9th month so I cheated and went ahead and had another one! We've had a girl's name for ages now, but are struggling to find names we both agree on for a boy... so any suggestions?

We still don't know...

After two ultrasounds they still can't tell me whether we're having a boy or a girl. The first one the baby's legs were wide open but the cord was right in the middle so they couldn't say either way. This morning the little stinker was sitting on it's feet so still nothing. I'm hoping they'll schedule me for another one soon cuz now I'm even more curious!!!!

It is fire season once again...

Well it is that time again! Fire season is here and in full swing as I know it right now there are 3 fires burning between us and my parent's house. They are both home waiting to see what happens since there is one burning in Little Tujunga Canyon in Lake View Terrace just a few miles to the northwest of them! All the freeways in and around that area are shut down!Hopefully the erratic winds that are plaguing us right now will die down soon! We don't get hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards but we do get fires! I can see smoke blowing into Ventura from the east. Scary!

Our Trip to Nova Scotia!

In August, we took a trip to visit Jason's dad's side in Sydney, Nova Scotia which is in Cape Breton a small island in eastern Canada. And we were able to get his dad to go with us this time! We love to visit there and see everyone. Jason's dad, Arthur, is one of 9! So there are lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and 2nd cousins! When we visit we stay with Uncle Robert and Aunt Joanne (love them!) and we have a ball. We are so grateful for their neverending hospitality!While we're there Jason has golfing buddies in his uncles. We were also so happy to see and spend time with everyone! It is absolutely beautiful there! Jason went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean until he saw jellyfish and then he was OUTTA THERE! Jason got more pics on his camera but here are some from my camera.

Jason, Jack, and I on the Boardwalk at Sydney Harbor.

Cousin Barb and her boyfriend Dave.

Jack with his 2nd cousin Keila! Such a sweetie!

Jason with his cousin, Lois and his Dad, Art.

Jason and Jack with Lois' girls Kelsey and McKenna.

Jack with McKenna and Kelsey.

Jack looking for blueberries.

Can you tell he didn't get a nap?

This is at Jason's cousin, Janet's house on the beach. On the left: Joanne and Aunt Judy behind her. On the right Robert in orange, Aunt Sheila, and Judy's boyfriend Jackie.

Jack with his 2nd cousin Cameron coloring at Aunt Judy's house.

My kid is so stinkin' cute!

Jack got his 2nd haircut yesterday! Honestly, I don't know why I waited so long. I did last time too! Each time it's like I'm afraid it won't grow back but it always does and really fast too. Plus, he just looks so dang handsome after! I love it! Not that Jack really enjoyed the process all that much, but he did get a balloon out of the whole ordeal! And he needed to look cool for his party tomorrow!

Jack's 2nd Birthday!

Here are some pics from Jack's birthday. He is having a party next week so there will be more pics later!

A special breakfast!
Fun at the park!

This is the Elmo cake I was going to make last year. I think he actually appreciated it more this year!

He was planning on using a fork, but then...
realized it was easier and more fun to eat Elmo with his hands!
A choo-choo! Awesome!