October

We can't believe it is October already, where is the time going!?! We have had a busy month, with weddings, trips, and lots of FUN!

The first weekend of october, we had family and friends come to visit. The annual OFI golf tournament took place Sat. Oct. 2. Brian and Nate were the champs for the year, taking home the big and hideous trophy. While they all enjoyed golfing I got pampered with a haircut, facial, and a little shopping. Sounds like I got the better end of the deal, right!? We had a wonderful weekend hanging out with friends and family!

Well just when Brian, Gabe and family left, my brother checked into hotel Lanini. He stayed with me for a week, which was awesome. I can't believe it had been since our wedding two years ago, that I had seen him. Unfortunately, Gabe was unable to join us for the weekend. David and I just simply enjoyed our time together and thanks to Urban Spoon, we even tried out a few new restaurants in the area! We are hoping to make it to South Carolina this summer to visit him and our other family. Thanks for a great time David and We LOVE you!

Last weekend Gabe and I met up in Sacramento for a crazy wedding weekend! We got to join our friends from Vegas in a celebration of Mike and Kim's big day! There was lots of dancing, drinking, (well for most everyone), and fun had by all. The wedding was beautiful and we couldn't have asked for better company. You really do get a whole different view of a wedding, being completely sober! I had a great time, wtih many many laughs that evening and when we were re-telling the events the next day! Here are a few pics from the weekend! Congrats Pettigrew's we wish you the best!

All the guys!

GABANNA (that's what the Vegas crew calls us)

The Boys in Blue!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Pettigrew

Roy, the Best Man as usual

Us, baby bump and all!

September

Still playing catch up with the whole blog...only a few more posts to go, then I promise to try and stay more on top of our adventures. September brought us lots of new, fun, and exciting things.!!

As most of you know Gabe started a new job, in the insurance business in Northern California. It is an amazing opportunity for him and our family. Unfortunately, for him this means lots of travel back and forth to Vegas. We have been doing okay with commuting thus far, and will make a more definite plan once Baby L. arrives in February. As for right now, he comes home on Fridays and returns to Cali on Sundays. Some weeks are harder than others but I have been keeping busy with work and keeping the house clean, haha! This is definitely not our ideal situation, but we are making the best of it for our family.

On Septmenber 8, 2010, we welcomed our beautiful niece into the world. (for privacy purpsose, we will only use an initial for baby names) She is absolutely precious and we are so glad to have a new addition to brag, I mean talk about! Gabe was able to meet her a few days after she was born. I was in complete shock when I was sent a pic of him with her, considering he refused to hold any baby because he didn't want to break them (until ours of course, because then its ok if he breaks them, WHAT?) I, however, have not have the pleasure of meeting but am hoping to make it to Reno soon! I enjoy getting the pics sent straight to my phone all the time, she makes for a wonderful screensaver to look at!

All smiles from Baby J.


Lets GO GIANTS!!!

Aren't they so cute together!?!

Also, on September 18, we attended a beautiful wedding for our good friends Eric and Laura. . Thanks to them we only had to travel a few short minutes from our home! They had a wonderful ceremony and reception at the MGM, right here in Vegas. We couldn't be happier for them, and wish them the best for their future together! Love you guys!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Chubb

Lastly, my mom came to visit with me for a week at the end of the month. I was able to take a couple days of work to spend time with her, and Gabe was able to come home for a long weekend. The main purpose of her trip was to join us for our ultrasound. She had high hopes of finding out the gender, but we weren't going to let that happen. We are all about surprises around here. Mom did try to figure it out when the ultrasound tech said close your eyes, but lucky for us she couldn't tell a hand from a foot...haha Just gives everyone even more to look forward to in February!

On our way to the Ultrasound!

Camping....

Yes, I know I am months late on the whole post...time just keeps slipping by us! As usual we had an amazing time on our yearly camping trip. We did lots of fishing, eating, and everyone else did lots of drinking!

It was kind of a quiet year with most of the cousins starting school early, or having jobs these days, and Hillarie anxiously awaiting the arrival of her baby, so our camp company was very small but we had an awesome time with those who came to Burney. We are excited to have the two little ones join us next year, it's going to be a whole new experience!

We had such a fun time letting the family in on our surprise news! I believe everyone was not only shocked, but couldn't believe we waited so long to share the good news. Everyone on both sides of our family cannot wait for our new addition.

Here are a few pictures to show what it looks like around Camp Lanini!