Philadelphia Trip

Last week we went to Philadelphia to attend an ABCT Pyschology research conference. We had a great time, although our accomodations were less than ideal--we stayed in a youth hostel! While there, we enjoyed seeing a lot of our country's historical sites.

Room in Independence Hall where Declaration of Independence was signed

Liberty Bell

Elfreth's Alley (oldest continually inhabited neighborhood in the country)

Outside of Independence Hall

Julia's Birthday

On November 12th, Julia had her first birthday! We celebrated with balloons, a trip to the pet store, some presents, and banana cupcakes--Julia's first sweet experience. Although she ended up being too tired for her cake on her birthday night, she warmed right up to it the next morning!

Julia a little skeptical of her cupcake

Warming up to the cupcake the next morining

Jumping for Joy

Roughhousing with Dad

Halloween and Homecoming

We enjoy our falls in Oklahoma. OSU campus has a huge celebration for its homecoming game. As part of the celebration the fraternities and sororities set up large displays made out of colored tisue paper (like a float) in their front yards. They spend months working on these displays in their basements and then put them up over night. The night before the homecoming game over 30,000 people walk around the streets looking at them. We have enjoyed it every year. This fall, for Halloween, Julia dressed up like a bumblebee this year and we took her to a couple of town carnivals and the ward trick-or-treat party. She really enjoyed her costume and she got a lot of compliments.

One of our favorite homecoming displays

Look at the equipment used for setting up the displays

Julia the bumble bee

Summer Trip

This summer we went back to Washington for Malachi (Joshua's brother) and Layne's wedding. Afterward, we drove down to Utah for a Meibos family reunion, and made a side stop to Colorado while traveling. It was great seeing our family and spending time with them.

Celebrating birthdays in Colorado

Visiting our old stomping ground (BYU)

On the Heber Creeper

Julia enjoying a dip in the pool (Colorado)

Julia Pictures

Isn't Julia cute!!!