A Great Weekend

We've had a great weekend.  On Friday night we had dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Chili's with some of my favorite people, Karlie and Brett.  Emron did well, he went to town on the napkins and paper coasters.  Maybe the kid needs more fiber in his diet because he sure seems to love eating paper goods.  I don't know.  Anyway.  Murry and I got ice cream for dessert; Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey for me, One Brownie Cheesecake for Murr.  Chunky Monkey is one of my favorite ice creams, my mom turned me onto it in high school.

We ran 5 miles as a family Saturday morning.  Emron really enjoys the running stroller, he is so curious and loves to take in all the sights.  He's such a good baby.  The route was hilly but I felt really good even pushing the stroller most of the way.  We went to Road Runner's Sports to look for some new shoes for Murr.  We didn't find anything but had fun looking around.  We spent some time at home afterwards while Emron napped, then made a quick trip to the mall.  I found some great bras, which was exciting for me (I hate shopping for bras!).  We had a wonderful steak dinner that night.  Murry cooked the steak perfectly!

Sunday, today, has been really relaxed.  It's been cold and rainy which is a nice change.  Murry had to work this afternoon, but really, it didn't matter since we had such a nice time earlier in the weekend.

I know this post doesn't have a lot of substance, but I sure am grateful for my family and for the time we have together.  Life is good.

Happy Halloween

    I have never had so much fun preparing for and celebrating Halloween as I have this year.  Our house is decorated a little, Murry and I frosted lots of Halloween sugar cookies, and I sewed Emron's costume.  So much fun.  I hope every one has a fun and safe time tonight!!!

One of those days...

I can't seem to get moving today; I just want to curl up with a good book and sip raspberry tea.  I am tired.  Emron is coming down with a little cold on top of teething on top of learning to crawl.  He seems content though, thankfully.  But last night he was up three times looking for the comfort of nursing or upset because he had rolled onto his stomach, even Murry woke up with him.  Poor little guy.

Other than those little complaints, we are doing well.  Tonight Murry and I are going to carve our pumpkin.  Emron's Halloween costume is sewn and ready for Friday.  We have a busy weekend ahead but we are excited to see friends for the holiday.

The words aren't really coming to me today and since I am done with my tea I think I will get ready.  We have music class today.  Hope all is well!

Colorado in the Fall

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We're Back

We're back in San Diego.  Emron and I returned home after a two and a half week trip to Colorado.  We visited my parents while Murry studied for and took the LSAT.  The baby and I spent most of our time in Delta with my mom and step-dad, Alan.  While we didn't do anything out of the ordinary, we were able to enjoy crisp fall weather, leaves changing colors, wonderful family time and the world famous Cedaredge Applefest!  Okay, so the Applefest really wasn't super special, but it was a fun small town festival with some pretty good food!

It was really neat to see my parents interacting with Emron.  Watching my mom and dad with the baby was like looking into the past and seeing how they were with me when I was an infant, though my mom assures me she is "way more patient" now than she was then.  

Not a whole lot has changed in Delta, though there is a quite a bit of new construction throughout the city limits.  My mom's home is just as welcoming and as beautiful as ever.  Aside from the excitement of Applefest, mom and Alan both plug away at home and Derma Skin care and the Post Office, respectively.

My dad continues to get along in Gunnison.  He took Emron to the Gunnison River for his first river experience.  They both enjoyed starring into the dark blue water and listening to the sounds only a river can make.  Emron "introduced" himself to the river through a series of shouts translated, "Hello, I'm here and my name is Emron!"  

We had a good time in Colorado but it is good to be back!  Murry, Emron and I spent a wonderful four day weekend together relaxing as a family.  We didn't get out a lot but we spent every minute enjoying each other and our many blessings.  It's back to the old grind today...

Anyway, here are some trip photos.  Hope you enjoy!!!

Photos!

Okay, okay, the year in review photo slide show is going to take more time than I anticipated, so suffice it to say: we went to Big Bear, we had a baby, travled to New Zealand for two weeks, spent our first Christmas together, did a Barn Dance, had family visit us and Emron, our baby, went to Colorado for a summer vactions, Emron and Murry were in a 4th of July Parade, Murry worked and is still working hard, I quit my job to be a stay at home mom, ect. If you have questions ask! Here's to new start blogging!

Love,
Aspen

One Year Four Months and Ten Days

We Live...  Today is the first day of our new Blog since the birth of our son, Emron.  Shortly after my last post we I got pregnant - the rest is history!  Here are some pictures, the last year, four months and ten days in review.  We hope you enjoy!