The New Car!

I am slacking a blogging (which I usually do).

John's Jeep was stolen AGAIN (see here for the last time). This time it was from our parking area at the condo. Two other cars were tampered with as well. We woke up to a police man ringing our doorbell one morning. Better than going to get in the car and it not being there I guess. So, basically this force us to buy a new care because they still haven't found it.

Long story short here - - - Jeep was used to try and steal other cars in North County. The cops pulled into the parking lot where the kids were trying to get the other cars and they sped away in John's Jeep. We have been told that there was a accident (with the Jeep and cop car) and a high speed chase. Who really knows thought. It doesn't matter to us b/c the insurance company gave us $$$ and counted it a total loss. So we just bought a new car today....Nissan Rouge and I LOVE IT!!!!

Family comes to see us!!!

Our Labor Day weekend was spent with lots of family. My mom, dad, Aunt Beth, Uncle Kelly, their 3 girls (Emma, Sydney & Lily) and my cousin Taylor all came to visit. We had a wonderful weekend packed with lots to do!

Saturday we woke up and had breakfast at IHop. Then it was off to the Zoo. It was a hot day, but we still had a lot of fun. The girls are very entertaining and fun. We were all very tired after the fun at the zoo. We stayed low key and got pizza for dinner and went swimming at the hotel that night.


Me with the girls!

Kelly, Beth w/ their girls and John - Outside the Penguin house.

Taylor and me

the lion

Lily and I on the carousel.

Sunday

We all met up Sunday morning at our house so the girls could play some rock band. They loved it!!!


Sydney, Lily and Emma

The girls and guys then went their separate ways. John took Uncle Kelly and my Dad around to look at condos in the area. The girls headed out to go shopping. After all that is what we do best.

Sydney and me playing with the hats at the jewelry store.

Then we met up with the guys at the mall for a light lunch and to do some more shopping.

The girls even rode the little cars in the play area.

Lily and I shopping.

After shopping we rested back at the house and played some more Wii. Then it was off to downtown for dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

The "sun glass" girls waiting for our table.

John and Sydney matching in green.

We were celebrating Mom, Emma and my birthdays. So they sang to us and brought ice cream with candles. The singing was so loud that is scared Lily.

Monday

Monday we woke up and met everyone for bfast to say goodbye. Kelly, Beth and the girls were heading home. However, Mom, Dad and I were taking Taylor to the Arch since she hadn't ever been to St. Louis. Here are the pictures.


Taylor taking in the scenery.

Mom and Dad holding up the Arch.

Just thought this was kinda cool.

The shadow from the top.

Taylor and I at the top.

We had a great weekend and were very excited that we had visitors. Who is coming to see us next???

Little Rock

Here are some more pictures from our trip to Little Rock last weekend. We visited the Hills family TWICE and I didn't take a single picture of Nate. Not like me at all. Maybe we will see them again sometime really soon!!



John's parents - Elaine and John

In his parent's front yard.

with John's Dad

Elaine and me.

Berry/Clark Wedding

Last weekend we traveled to Little Rock for many reasons....one being the wedding of our friends from college, Elisabeth and David. The wedding was at John's church and his pastor officiated. It was beautiful, simple and elegant wedding. The bride was beautiful, food/cake was yummy, and we were able to see several of our friends from Union.

The Ceremony

LXA Guys at the reception (Adam, John & Joel).

They left in a horse and carriage!