More Pictures from San Jose

Here are some other photos of our wonderful trip.....

Caroline and Mommy at the airport.

The water was pretty chilly but Uncle Derek did take Caroline in for a quick dip.

All snuggled up at the Zoo.

The Golden Gate Bridge. We took this picture so when Caroline gets older and says, "We never go anywhere cool on vacation!" We can say, "Yes we do...we went to California!!!"

Sarah and Derek had a really nice pool at their apartment complex. We were surprised to see all of the unique California natives in there SMALL swim suits. I couldn't get over how familiar this fella looked.

I think that maybe Derek has been in Cali too long!

On our way to San Jose

I haven't updated in awhile.....we found our way to San Jose and back again. Caroline was an awesome baby on all the flights. I know people looked at us and thought..."great, this should be an interesting flight!!!" We are happy to report we got rave reviews from the fellow passengers aboard our flights. We had so much fun with Uncle Derek and Aunt Sarah. We went wine tasting in Napa (yes we took an infant to the winereys), the San Fransico Zoo (no one got mauled by a tiger while we were there...by the way it was freezing!!! We were unprepared for the frigid temp of 50 degrees and had to be the stupid tourists and buy Caroline some extra stuff to keep warm), we also drove across the Golden Gate, went swimming, shopping, and of course out to eat (I find that essential while vacationing). We were sad to say goodbye...but not too sad because we are off to pick them up from the Bloomington Airport in less then an hour!!! Wish they were coming home for good...we love having them around!!!

The only shot of the 5 of us...thanks to the random drunk lady at the winerey!!

Bob and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary while in San Jose...what a way to celebrate!! Love you babe!

Caroline received PLENTY of attention while we were there. Don't worry we have paid the price now that she is back in her normal life!!!

This was taken at the Pride Winerey. It is on Pride Mountain in Napa Valley. It was beautiful!

almost 6 months and sittin' pretty

Caroline has pretty much mastered sitting up. She is pretty proud of her young self. I am biased but I think she looks absolutely adorable in this picture!!!! We went to her 6 month dr. appt. (one week early) She weighed 14 lbs 13 oz and is 25 1/2 inches tall. She is falling in the 40-50th%.

Our friends Pat and Tracy from the Quad Cities came into town last Saturday for lunch. They had a little girl in April. It was the first time these new friends met and they already wanted to hold hands.
Pat and Bob....Daddy's....WOW!!! From the basketball court to fatherhood....awww!!!


Caroline was tuckered out from all the excitement. Tracy had her asleep in no time.

Here are some photos from the 4th of July. We went to the Parade in Eureka in the morning and lunch with the Wettstein's...then it was off to Gridley for a cookout at the Roth's. We are so blessed to have both of our families so close. We are able to split up the holidays pretty equally. We love that Caroline will have both sets of grandparents to spend time with.

Caroline and her Aunt Michelle


Caroline has been putting everything in her mouth lately. No teeth yet but I bet they are coming soon.

This was what Caroline did right after we told her that we were leaving to go to California tomorrow!!! She is sooooo excited to see her Aunt Sarah and Uncle Derek. Her Mommy and Daddy just want to get through the flight. Caroline did promise to be on her best behavior. It is going to be wonderful to spend the week with the Meiss's. Caroline is excited but I think I might be even more then her. I just hope Sarah is happy to see Bob and I...because I think she is a little bit more anxious to see her little niece. Enjoy the summer (HOT) weather!!!