We got brave and flew with the boys into Indy. This is even before Brandon got sick from the turbulence…
The super boys had fun playing in the backyard.
Horsey Daddy
Bubbles with Josh
The Toddlers
Gardening with Grandpa!
4-Wheeling!
Happy Birthday Greg!
Toddlers Eating Together :)
Super Cousins!
Family Photo – Family still growing!
We took our big vacation this summer back to Indiana to celebrate Greg’s birthday, and attend Jess’s cousins’ wedding. First leg was Indianapolis, where we got to see cousins, second cousins, and all the Aunts and Uncles. It was HOT again this year, but we endured. Josh and Brandon had fun together, and we got some good family photos of the group. Enjoy!
We are finally getting our pictures up from our trip home to Indiana. It was pretty crazy travelling with two kids, but we enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting Joshua!
The second leg of our trip was spent in Noblesville with the Roberts. We all had fun during our Iron Chef East vs. West Coast showdown where we made pomegranate-themed dishes for Grandma and Grandpa. Liam loved spending time with Sefanie, Reina (he got pretty close) and Uncle Map :) We also got to visit Christy and Jackson for a bit before we left town. It was a great trip!
Iron Chef
Preparation
Result
The Judgment
The Aftermath
The Roberts came out to visit us a couple weeks ago and we had a great time even though Liam was coming down with a cold. We had a blast at the Corvette Diner, a 50’s themed restaurant nearby (Think Pulp Fiction), Liam loved all the entertainment. Later that week we took a tour around the San Diego botanical gardens. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate and we didn’t get one sunny day the whole visit, but we made it to the beach anyways and the mall as well, wonder whose idea that was :). On the flipside it was in the 90s and 100s back home so they got to escape the heat wave. Liam loved the attention and is looking forward to coming home next month.
They do a dance every hour, Liam had front row seats.
Balloon animals.
Chicken Fried Steak, just like High School yummy
Grandpa’s still out front but Liam is trying to get the rest of us moving.
4th of July fireworks from our rooftop balcony
Grandpa the “block master”
Liam showcasing his mad skillz
The rest of these are from the San Diego Botanical Gardens
Copyright Greg Roberts 2010
I call this “Lime on Tree”
Pointing at a Pomegranate
Obligatory sunset from our rooftop, this is what we pay all this money for.
My mom came out for 2 weeks after Christmas to help us adjust to Jess going back to work. We had a great time hanging out, and mom got to escape the cold and frigid temps of the Midwest to experience one of the best weeks we've ever had in mid-January. Liam will now be hanging with, Carol, our new nanny, 3 days a week while Jess will work from home the remaining days. Thanks Grandma!
Well we had a busy trip back to Indiana for Liam's first Christmas, where the weather ranged from -13 and icy to 65 and sunny! Liam met tons of relatives, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, second and third cousins, and of course the grandparents! We all felt a little under the weather from all of our travels, but had a great time seeing family and friends.
Icy Mess in Valpo!
We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa Roberts and Aunt Stephanie for Liam's first Thanksgiving! Mommy and Daddy got to go out while the babysitters where here, but we sure missed Liam while we were gone!
Grandma and Grandpa bought Liam his crib, so we have that all set up now. He took a nap in the crib the other day :)
Liam sure gets a kick out of Daddy's beard, which seems to be a permanent fixture lately.
Grandma and Grandpa Roberts are in town, so we got to go the big football game this past Sunday night. The Colts pulled off a big win! We were brave enough to wear our Colts jerseys among all the crazy Chargers fans, but it was worth it. We had great seats and we had a great time, but we did miss Liam while we were out. We caught a glimpse of John Madden before the game - he is quite a large man.
Both Grandma and Grandpa Roberts, and Grandma and Grandpa Gray were out to visit Liam this past weekend. We all had fun watching him sleep and making his cute little faces. Liam was very excited about his first Colts game on Sunday, despite the loss to the Bears :(
