Slackers

Jim and I have really been slackers with this whole blog thing lately. In our defense, November has been so busy and I can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving. Where is the time going?

So, let's see, what have you missed...

Our friends Mark & Fran took a quick break from all of their Obama campaigning and came to DC for a visit. Malena and Jameson hosted a wonderful brunch in their honor and we spent the afternoon catching up and reminiscing about our lives in California. It was great but made me so homesick for Palo Alto and our Thursday night meet-ups at Plutos... especially since it is FREEZING here!

The Rodcocks and the Sheepays

The boys and the baby

Franny & Britt with Brady

The following weekend Brady had his first road trip to Philly to visit his future college roommates, Chase and Nolan and to meet some of our old college friends at the 6th Annual Chick's Tavern Day. Christina and Andrew were the most wonderful hosts and had nearly everything that Brady needed. They spoiled us and I know our next trip won't be quite as easy.

Brady on his way to Philly

Brady suggests a monkey theme for their future dorm room

Chase vetos that idea by tackling Brady

sweet little boy

The Annual Chick's Tavern Day is hosted by our friend Amy at her family's bar in Bridgeport, PA. Every year for the last away game of the Penn State football season they host a party and it has become a mini college reunion for us. It was great to see everyone, although we missed you Jon, Fred & Liz. (thanks for letting me swipe these pictures from your blog, Christina)

All dressed up and ready to go

Brady bjorned at the bar

Maureen & Brady

Uncle Shortie & Brady

On Sunday before we left, we met up with the Gerstbergers for breakfast. It was the first time we were all together with our boys and it was so wonderful! We've come a long way since our days at 318 W. Nittany Ave.

Christina & Chase, Ashlynne & Nolan and Me & Brady

As I mentioned earlier, it is freezing here. Over the last week the weather has quickly turned from the refreshing fall weather to the bone chilling temperatures of winter that I always dread. Luckily I got Brady his warm fleece bundler early so we have still been able to get out for our daily walks. He's so cute all bundled up.

All bundled up and ready to go

So warm and cozy