Pumpkin Patch

Thursday we went to the Pumpkin Patch with Jaxon's class. We all had a blast...hay rides, pony rides (yes Jax & Emmy), playing in the trains & other fun stuff set up for the kids, and feeding the animals! Jacob was off this week taking a break before starting Merrill Lynch next week. It was great having him there to help with the kids and to have a family day! The kids are really getting used to Jacob staying home, they might have a hard time next week. Jaxon wakes up everyday asking if Daddy is downstairs and Emmy is loving his time as well. I don't know if he really did get a break in our house but he said he has enjoyed his time off.

Happy Birthday Dad!

"A True Gentleman"
Thank you for all the long talks, the laughs, and most of all for your continuous love & support. I feel extremely lucky to have such a wonderful Dad and Jaxon & Emmy are so fortunate to have such a hands on Grandad. Happy Birthday may this year be filled with lots of laughter, joy, and success! All my love your daughter, Jenny Wren

New Job!!!

Congratulations! Jacob was just offered a job at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor. It has been a rough couple weeks for him with many restless nights, many interviews, and especially having to tell his current job that he is leaving after 7 years. He will miss the people he is working with but he is extremely excited about his decision.

Weekend Fun

We are all happy, healthy, and most of all thankful for all the precious gifts we have been given! Here are some pics of our two angels!

Ozzy

Just a little tribute to Ozzy....I got Ozzy almost 6 years ago as a Birthday present from Jacob (actually I think Tara did the searching). We named him Ozzy a suggestion from our friend Andrea since Jacob & I met at Outback an Australian themed restaurant. So we spelled his name Ozzy not Aussie...weird but oh well it worked. He was such a beautiful cat and my first baby! He was an inside/outside cat so when we moved to our new house we tryed for 3 weeks to keep him in but he was miserable. Although he enjoyed his naps on the bed he loved to explore. We eventually let him out and he has been fine until recently.... he went missing about a month ago now and has not come back. Hopefully a nice family is looking after him and he is safe & happy. Jacob is convinced the coyotes got him but I think he is too quick and smart. Not to mention, I certainly don't want to picture that. I have heard of many stories of cats coming back so we can only hope but I truly feel that I won't see him again. Thank you for the memories and for all the presents (mice) you left for us outside! We miss you Ozzy!!

Question

How do I add this photo to my profile pic?
Its okay my wonderful, talented Mother-in-law did it! Thank you Pam for your support...from kids to pictures we can always count on you!

Santa Barbara Zoo

Jacob took the day off work Thursday to join Jaxon's class on a field trip to the Santa Barbara zoo. Check out the pic with Jaxon & the map, looks like Jaxons really having a good time with his class:) NOT!