Yachats Weekend

We went to visit Matt's dad and step-mom this weekend. We went to Newport and had lunch at the Rouge, went to OSU Hatfield Science Center, and the Aquarium. It was a great weekend with some wonderful weather. On our way home we stopped at a toy store and my little sister-in law got to sit with Santa. We all had tons of fun. I just hope we always have good weather like that.

The Octopus at Hatfield. His name is Amigo.

The class art is so fun to look at. It's ending this summer so we had to get our last looks in. 

Our First Thanksgiving

What a wonderful first Thanksgiving we had. Matt's mom, step-dad, and step-sister came over. We had more food than we needed, but we've already had some delicious leftovers. Matt smoked the turkey on the grill (if you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend it), and I helped with the prep work for the stuffing and green bean casserole. I made my Grandma Great's pear-lime salad, it's a tradition with the Alonsos.
We're still finishing the dishes, but while the get washed, we're relaxing on the couch and letting the delicious food digest.

Barton's First Thanksgiving Prep

Tomorrow is the big day and we or I guess I should say Matt, is cooking up a big storm. We are getting the initial things going; brining the turkey, getting the cornbread stale, and making Grandma Great Pear salad (I did that one). It's going to be lots of fun and lots of good food!

New Job!

After lots of waiting, we have finally found out that Matt has gotten a new job with Symantec! He will now be a Sr. Project Manager for HR and helping them with reporting. We are so excited! Thank you to everyone for you love and support.

Toe "Surgery"

Jacque: I had part of my toe nail taken off yesterday. It wasn't too bad. The worst part was the shots; I had to get 4 in my big toe and actually bled a fair amount just from those. I took the bandage off today and it doesn't look too bad. A little bloody from where the nail was taken and a little red where my doctor put some acid so that part of the nail wouldn't grow back. But now after all of that I'm walking around pain free!

Wine Tasting

Today we are going out to wine country for a big date day! We haven't had a date day since the summer so this is going to be fun!