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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Family Trip to San Francisco



Friday we went to San Francisco with my parents, Ross and Gina, and Clayson. We had so much fun. It was nice to have Clayson back since it had been 2 years since we last saw him. Also, we have added two members to our clan (Gina and Hunter) while Clayson was away. We had some serious family bonding and made some memories we will still be laughing about in 20 years. Here are some of the highlights.






We hung out on the pier at Fisherman's Wharf. Hunter love the sealions and all the birds. He can do a perfect seagull call.






Later that day we rented bikes and rode 8 miles over the golden gate bridge and down into Saulsalito. This was Hunter's first bike ride and he loved riding in his little yellow coach. He yelled "weee!" for the first few miles and then fell fast asleep. We were totally proud of grandma and grandpa for making it up some killer hills. I'm not sure their rears have recovered yet from this big outing.













While biking on the pier, we ran in to this crazy crew. They made me laugh so hard I had to snap a picture. This is some kind of segeway class. They had an instructor who would call out directions to them, "Turn right, do a complete circle, speed up! You are all so wonderful and doing great! Good job!" They reminded me of the police on their motorcycles in a parade doing their various formations. Some were more skilled than others.






I thought this was a cute picture of Clayson and Hunter on Lombard Street. Although Clayson is slowly adjusting to non-missionary life (he routinely wakes up at 7am, keeps talking in portugese, etc.) he has given up the white shirt and tie. This is a picture taken after church so that is why he has resorted back to his mission garb. Look where Hunter's hand is.










Hunter loves to smell flowers...

...and step on them.








Hunter "monkeying" around in Chinatown.













Hunter the ladies man!
















Who's that wierdo hding behind the seals?....that would be Ross.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Happy Anniversary and Welcome Home Clayson!

Yesterday was an awesome day. Craig and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversay and Clayson returned home from his mission from Brazil. I can't believe how fast the years fly by! Here's looking forward to many more years of happy memories.

Tio is "uncle" in portugese. This is Hunter and Clayson's first meeting.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Moab






So this post is pretty late. We went to Moab over memorial weekend. We had so much fun with our friends the New's. Kim's family was nice enough to let us stay at their house in Lasal which is about 20min. south of Moab. We enjoyed lots of hiking and exploring. Something about red rock is just breathtaking.




The Barnard fam enjoying some hiking.


Craig (and Hunter hiding), Carter, Matt, Kim, Mike and Chelsea hiking to delicate arch.



Hunter loved his hiking backpack. He was such a good sport.


Too much hiking.


We went to the Moab arts festival. It was fun looking at all the different art. There are so many creative people. We found a tie-dyed onesie and thought it was too cute so it inspired us to all get shirts and pose for this silly hippie picture. Yeah, we can be that cheesey.


Hunter loved playing in the sand.

Hunter looking too cute in his hippie onesie. Peace!!