Living For Free...

...don't worry. We make her earn her keep.

And of course, what's a trip to California without a stop at the beach? .....or "In-N-Out" for that matter? (You can almost see the drool rolling off of Dad's chin).

Large McOmber gatherings, requires all family members to wear Ray Bans.
The beautiful Newport Beach Temple

At the wedding dinner.

Do I have something in my teeth?

California Dreamin'

It's been about 5 years since I last went to California. Hooray for cousins who decide to get married and give me an excuse to finally go. Dad, Mom and I went down at the end of July for Sarah and Harry's wedding. Here's some pics:

Some Charlotte

Some pics

Some pics. I don't know why this is underlined. Hmmm, oh well. And, oh it stopped. And, I really can't stop Amelia from her silly faces. Seriously, there is no stopping her.

Baby Hunter Is Here!!

Baby Boy Hunter
Born April 24th 2009
8 lbs 10 oz

Everyone doing well

It Once Was Lost....

But Now It's Found....

Lookie at what Austin retrieved. Embarrassing for me the most by far...

Tip Your Hat

Seattle. Sigh. Love that city. I just returned from a trip to visit the Smiths and of course, eat some cupcakes. Margaret and Austin are very fun to stay with because they are energetic, generous, hospitable, adventurous and mildly sarcastic. Our excursion’s included: the tulip festival, downtown and west Seattle, kayaking on Lake Union and an (unintentional) copious amount of Beastie Boys, Sublime and Leona Lewis. Lots of laughs were had (thanks to Millie-- who can animorph into a plethora of animals) and Austin even made naan bread. Margaret and I went window shopping several times and ate…too much to mention.
I have to say though- the trip got really interesting after I bought this:

Call me Dora. And yes, Austin actually did take the photo like this. (typical) No cropping necessary.

While walking around Pike’s Place unabashedly in my new fedora, on the hunt for ginger pig cookies and fresh mini donuts, I felt the gaze of everyone I passed by. Upon my arrival at Starbuck’s, a hobo, unfortunately not “Jimmy,” with a straggly voiced yelled from behind me, “that’s a nice, swanky hat you got there.” I think Austin was more uncomfortable that he was being seen with me, which must have been why he disappeared for solid fifteen minutes after that. Moments later at a dry fruit stand a worker then said to me: “What can I do for your hat today?” And so the day continued on in this manner. People talking to the hat and not to me as it became it’s own entity. I turned to Margaret and said: “The hat does not control me people. I control the hat,” and Margaret responded with something but all I remember her saying is, “Grrrryyfindooor.”


Like I said, the trip was a blast. So thank you Smiths for everything. I must confess my affection and love for Amelia. I simply adore her. She is darling and is a sliver of heaven and I can’t wait for another! So enjoy these videos of Millie at her best.














Pay attention to "The Penguin"

Family saying goodbye to Mary

Broccolli!

Oh, the words every parent wants to hear... how long does this last?

Amelias Birthday!

Amelia had a fabulous birthday starting with her new kitchen. She loves it. She is obsessed with it. She makes a mean chocolate chip cookie.


I sit on the couch and she brings me water in a plastic wine glass whenever I want it. Sweet.


Sneaking swipes of frosting off her cake.


Wearing her sunglasses she got. She has to have them on every time we go outside.


Chowing down on cake. Delicous.

I forgot to pictures of her with her friends, but she had a pretty great day I think.

Christmas pics anyone?

I just barely uploaded all pictures since Thanksgiving. Thought I'd share some. I'm lame I know.

Hot tub fun




Happy Kyle, Snarling Kate


Classic Graham


Also classic Graham, GQ style


Favorite cousins



This is when I realized there were strangers amongst us.



Amelia with bag on head.