McOmber Family

SF Thanksgiving

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SF Thanksgiving

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SF thanksgiving

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SF thanksgiving

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Merry Christmas!

2011-12-14T21:49:00.001-08:00

Cali

2011-06-07T22:21:00.000-07:00

these are from austins iphone. most of them are of the kiddos.

Not sure where I was when this happened...

a few more weird ones. i'll try and upload my phone. there are better ones.

2011-06-05T20:42:00.000-07:00

Randomness

2011-06-05T20:30:00.001-07:00

Here are some of the random shots. I have more if you are looking for something in particular, but alas, I think Kate had most of the good shots. I also have a bunch on my phone that I need to sync. But here you go...

Just had to throw this in...Amelia bored with dress rehearsal.

Gone Fishin'

2010-11-14T13:27:00.001-08:00

Last weekend Dad and I went up to West Yellowstone for an awesome day of fishing along the Madison River. In contrast to our unsuccessful trip last year Dad and I caught a combined total of 10 fish. A mixture of browns and rainbows all 12" or above. Here's a few photos from the trip:

Top to bottom: Kyle and 16" Brown Trout

A face only a mother could love.

Dad's first catch: 12" Rainbow

Dad and I on the river.

Weapon of choice: Yellow Row and Lemon Head (Both supplied by Bro. Gibson)

Sunset to end a good day.

Wyatt Gets Creamed by Aunt Becca

2010-09-22T20:48:00.000-07:00

Mom's visit to Seattle

2010-04-19T20:53:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun with Poppy here, we headed down to Salem for the weekend. This first picture Amelia is trying to look as if she would never hurt Charlotte. "What? Me? I would never do that."

Playing on the bed.

Finding their baskets at the Baums Easter morning.

Amelia, as in years before, goes straight for the chocolate bunny. That's my girl!

Charlotte nibbles furiously on her puffs.

Austin acts as a barracade between the two girls.

Amelia decides to show kindness and share a juice box with Charlotte.

Amelia needing nothing other than beautiful Donovan to play with. She loved him.

Tulip Festival

Mom noticed this lone yellow tulip amongst all the reds.

Amelia and Poppy hanging out.

Munchkin turns 3

2010-03-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

For those who wanted to see (ahem, mom and becca) here are some pics of Amelia on her big old day. She had her Finding Nemo party and she loved it. Just some quick pictures, cause I gotta run.
So these uploaded backwards, but here you go:

At the end of the day, blowing out her family cake.

After the party had died down, a couple of my friends stayed and chatted while these three watched a Baby Einstein. They've been playing since they were 6 months old.

Holding closely the presents her sweet friends gave her as the hordes of kids reached for them.

Friends singing to her.

I said "Austin, make her a bed for her dolls please"...voila! I said "Austin, make her a ballet barre please"....voila!

And surprisingly the thing she couldn't put down all day? This el cheapo princess umbrella.

Holding the gift from the Hunters. She put it on first thing the following morning.

Seriously, does Charlotte have any bone in her legs?

2010-02-20T22:05:00.000-08:00

Oh it's already been broughten

Christmas Pictures

2010-02-20T21:46:00.000-08:00

Random pics from Christmas, in random order.

One of Becca's last days with us

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What Happens in Seattle Stays With You

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Should we be worried?

Living For Free...

2009-10-26T13:04:00.001-07:00

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

2009-08-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

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).

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

2009-08-12T22:51:00.001-07:00

At the wedding dinner.

Do I have something in my teeth?

California Dreamin'

2009-08-12T22:41:00.000-07:00

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

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Some pics

2009-08-05T15:27:00.001-07:00

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!!

2009-04-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

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

Everyone doing well

It Once Was Lost....

2009-04-16T23:01:00.000-07:00

But Now It's Found....

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

Tip Your Hat

2009-04-08T22:35:00.001-07:00

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

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Broccolli!

2009-03-18T20:42:00.000-07:00

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

Amelias Birthday!

2009-03-13T21:24:00.001-07:00

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?

2009-03-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

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.

Graham trying to make the jump

2009-01-31T21:30:00.000-08:00

Oh it's already been broughten

2009-01-31T21:14:00.000-08:00

Oh it's already been broughten

Grace and Graham skiing

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Oh it's already been broughten

Do you hear what I hear?

2008-11-20T15:18:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Kyle!!

2008-11-12T21:57:00.000-08:00

"Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you. That is how I know it's your birthday."

I Sense There's Something in the Wind

2008-11-02T20:11:00.000-08:00

Halloween pics galore

Connect-i-cut

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Grace and Amelia Cheer

2008-10-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

Christmas Gift Exchange

2008-10-06T07:27:00.000-07:00

We (Kate, Austin, Graham and I) took the liberty of pulling names out of a hat for Christmas.

Dave gives to Kyle
Kate gives to Margaret
Austin gives to Dave
Margaret gives to Rebecca
Kyle gives to Kate
Rebecca gives to Austin

Spending limit $20.
Merry Christmas and Happy Halloween!!

San Diego

2008-09-02T19:21:00.001-07:00

Pictures of the beach

Utah Fun

2008-08-27T09:32:00.001-07:00

Does anyone check this anymore?

Here are some pictures of Utah....a month late.

This one was taken during a game called "Who Can Kick This Ball Highest on the Roof?"

Hopefully I'll be posting more of Amelia on my blog tonight.

Happy Birthday Rebecca!!!

2008-06-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

http://www.americangreetings.com/ecards/display.pd?prodnum=3117928&path=23519

Home Depot

2008-06-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

As I've said before, Amelia will dance anywhere:

She also insisted that she push the cart:

The Munch

2008-06-08T23:18:00.001-07:00

Thought this blog needed some lovin'
Here is some Amelia:

In the tulips

Ginormous goose-egg on her noggin'

Talkin' with g-pa

The end.

Spring

2008-04-20T14:00:00.001-07:00

First Bike
Complete with Barbie sports water bottle.

First Big Wheel.
Graham has yet to wear his
shirt when he sits down to "ride."

First day in the 60's...We went to play tennis of course!
Thank you to the Quinns.

Grace holding Apples the chicken.
We even got to take home some of her eggs!

Graham's 3rd Birthday

2008-04-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY GRAHAM BUDDY!
Wow! What a fun day we had yesterday.
5 boys, waterballoons, water guns, soccer balls, cake, ice cream, candy!
NO GIRLS ALLOWED.

That smile says it all!

One of many interesting outfits
for the day. This one is from Grace.

By the way,
not one child touched the veggie platter.
Nice thought though.

Happy Birthday Poppy!!

2008-04-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

We love you!!

Fo Shizzle Yo

2008-04-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

Yo yo yo...if a perma-fried Snoop can read his scriptures, what's holding me back?

April fools? Truth? As Snoop says, "the bizzle of the flizzle in the middizzle of the rizzle makes one want to sizzle."

Here is the newslink/story (depending on if you beliezze it or not):

http://cnnentertainment.co.nr/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/01

Brain Game

2008-03-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

How many rectangles can you count?

oh, please ignore the thin framed border around the picture.

more....

2008-03-23T17:55:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween, er, I mean Easter! Giant bubble competition. mom won.

Happy Valentines Day! That's urine on my shirt.

Go East High Wildcats!

G and G combo

2008-03-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Oh it's already been broughten
Welcome to the Favorite Food Groups Cooking show with your hosts Grace and Graham

2008-03-15T14:43:00.000-07:00

Recap on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Hey fam! Down below is a link to some photos from our latest field trip to Jordan. I've also placed links to my Egypt photos and Jersalem photos on facebook. Jordan was awesome! We started off by visiting the traditional site of Jesus' baptism along the Jordan river. A church was built here in the 1 Century AD which makes the place a pretty good candidate for where John might have been teaching. The surrounding country side is also significant because this is where Elijah would've been taken up in a chariot of fire. The country Jordan itself is interesting. It's a lot more westernized than any other country I've been to in the Middle-East. How westernized you might ask? Well, let's just say we passed a "Fuddruckers" on the way into Amman, not to mention a "Hardees." (Sad to say Karl Marlone, or his diesel were no where in site.) We went into Petra early in the morning and it was awesome.The weather was crisp and perfect and it kept reminding me of the Narrows and southern Utah. The treasury is the famous rock facade in the Last Crusade and it was really breathtaking and it's almost dramatic when you see it the first time, because you come through this canyon and as you get nearer you can see a little bit of it ahead and then you come out into the clearing and BAM it's right there. Another thing I loved about Jordan was the people. They were so friendly and out going. An example of this is a cool experience I had, while we were visiting the Roman ruins of Jerash. While there, band members from the retired Jordanian Legion were playing in the amphitheatre and oddly enough there were two bagpipers. I went up and asked one of them if I could play with them and sure enough they let me go ahead and do it. It was an awesome experience. Yesterday we also drove down to Eilat by the Red Sea and went snorkeling for fun. It was awesome except for the fact that my backside looks like it's been slapped really hard. I don't know why, but my sunscreen didn't want to work for some reason. Since being home we were on lock down for a few days when we couldn't go into either East (Palestinian) or West (Israeli) Jerusalem, due to the recent events of the school shooting and protests among other things. But things have since calmed down and we're doing well. I've been loving and learning so much about this whole trip. I hope you're well and don't mind reading all of this on the blog. I'm sorry I couldn't post photos on the blog, it was taking a very long time so check the links and enjoy. Les amo mucho!

Jordan Photos:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2168155&l=110f9&id=17825944

Egypt Photos:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2163070&l=d2f0d&id=17825944

Jerusalem Photos:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2160131&l=35ced&id=17825944

Pics of the Birthday Girl

2008-03-14T21:54:00.000-07:00

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of her guests....or waiting for a cupcake to fall from the table

Playing with friends, the landing was the most popular spot

Austin and I made this cake, it is titled: mis-communication.

She didn't care, she loved it.

Poppy, these are mostly for you. The Munchkin opening your gifts and eating her cake.

Challenge Extended

2008-03-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

Rebecca, I want a rematch....anyone brave enough to take the third spot is welcome.

Message in a Bloggle

2008-02-23T16:14:00.000-08:00

July 19th
Andy and Gordon demand our presence.
Not sure about Stewart.

2008-02-05T09:04:00.000-08:00

Alright guys, I'm sorry it took so long but here are some long awaited photos of the Holy Land. Things are going great here and it's been such an amazing experience. We just got back last Sunday from our week long excursion to Egypt and it was awesome. We saw the Great Pyramids of Giza and then flew down to Thebes and saw both the Luxor and Karnak temples. Both of these still had paint from the original hieroglyphics! Also by Thebes on the west side of the Nile is the Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of King Tuthankhamen is. I was fortunate enough to be able to see his mummy and also that of Ramses II, who might well have been the one to speak to Moses! After a not so kind all night train ride back to Cairo we ended the trip by hiking up Mt. Sinai to watch the sun rise and stopped by the Red Sea and soaked our feet in the water. The Jerusalem Center itself is a great building. We sit atop of Mt. Scopus overlooking the Kidron Valley and the east side of the city. The Old City during the time of Christ is some 30 or 50 feet below where today's city stands. From my back porch I can see the sunrise over the city and the Dome of the Rock everyday. The people are usually kind on both ends. Our courses include both a history of Judaism and a history of Palestine taught by a Jewish professor and a Palestinian professor, respectively. As I've learned more about their sides, I've gained deeper understanding for each of their claims and it's been a good lesson to learn. I know this is kind of a lot for right now, but I'll try to post some more photos again. Miss you guys and I really enjoyed the photos of Hawaii. It looks so pretty. All my love,
Kyle

2008-02-05T08:51:00.000-08:00

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Adding to the pile o'pics

2008-01-28T21:58:00.001-08:00

Kaua'i Oh My!

2008-01-28T17:57:00.001-08:00

Christmas Videos

2008-01-03T22:08:00.000-08:00

Couldn't Look At MJ Anymore, Quickly Threw This Up

2007-12-09T07:16:00.001-08:00

Scary Elf

2007-12-04T07:24:00.000-08:00

I thought this was the scariest elf known to man, but you have proven me wrong. That frostbite elf sounds evil.

2007-12-03T21:59:00.001-08:00

You better not pout, you better not cry, you better wear your coat or else you'll die...At least that what Kate tells her children. That's right, did you know if you don't wear a coat when going outside you can get frostbite? It's worse than it sounds, it actually eats your skin. Side effects include: lost toes, frozen arms and reoccurring nightmares of a fiendish frostbite elf. For more questions ask Graham Hunter who resides in Wilton, CT.

Growing Up

2007-11-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

Kate - Always a Hit With the Fellas

Margaret - Learning "Clam Hands"

Happy Birthday Kyle!!

2007-11-12T08:35:00.000-08:00

Just Hanging Out

2007-11-10T23:30:00.001-08:00

2007-11-05T20:18:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I won the bake off for best cookies. I should also probably tell you that the battle was only between Colin and I. If you think I had a 50% chance of winning, you are wrong. We had about 8 different volunteers (majority of them being McOmber/Wyatt relations) and each voted. Based on the subjects and the variance of the tests, I ended up winning. In an completely unbiased study. Of course.
Point being,
my cookies are the best.

Now Kids Have a Reason To Not Eat Their Veggies

2007-11-01T21:08:00.000-07:00

Here is what Colin and I (mostly Colin) assembled for this year's Halloween: Colinflower and Veggie Dip. Sadly, we were one vote shy of winning a $100.00 cash prize at a local party. We lost to Marge and Homer Simpson.

Halloween

2007-11-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

The McCombo visit Seattle

2007-11-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

Christmas Gift List

2007-10-28T15:09:00.000-07:00

Here is the Christmas Gift list for the year 2007. Remember, there is a $25 dollar limit except for the person buying for Margaret. Then, as always, the sky is the limit.

Kate gives to ....Kyle
Dave gives to ....Margaret (think big Dave)
Margaret gives to ...Kate
Austin gives to ...Rebecca
Kyle gives to ...Austin
Rebecca gives to...Dave

There will be no whining. Love you all.

New Wall Hanging

2007-10-21T17:39:00.001-07:00

We have a lot of empty wall space here.

Mekaneck, what the heck?

2007-10-18T13:16:00.000-07:00

You are looking at the 1980's vintage He-Man character Mekaneck. This coveted item from my childhood was just rediscovered in an eBay auction. You twist the mans hips to extend his neck. My childhood friend that owned one would use this ability to peer over walls without exposing his men to the harmful rubberband attacks from my Castle Grey Scull. I also remember screaming the line "I have the power" several times during the event - any fans out there?

The eBay item also stated that he comes from a smoke free environment - he must be one of the good guys.

Back by Popular Demand!!

2007-10-17T14:01:00.001-07:00

So Rebecca is really the only one "demanding" this, but here you go!!

Pumpkins

2007-10-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

The first of our pumpkin patch visits.

Pics of the New Hampshire

2007-09-27T09:43:00.002-07:00

Dramatic Chipmunk

2007-09-27T08:55:00.001-07:00

The Munchkin

2007-09-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

Rather than e-mailing out pics to everyone, I'm going to post some here so that you can all see them.
Here are the most recent ones of the munchkin.

I put her down on the floor and not 10 seconds later she has disappeared, except for that little bald head poking out.

She had somehow broken through my fortress of pillows and managed to sneak under the bed. The original purpose of the pillows now lost.

Hiking up in Leavenworth.

Hittin' up the shops of Bavarian treats. Okay, mostly just ice cream shops that blare Bavarian music.

2007-09-23T15:49:00.000-07:00

happy birthday kate!
i love you very much and i cannot wait to see you.
without dave and the kids that is.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!!!

2007-09-23T09:26:00.000-07:00

To a fabulous sister that is always so kind, so supportive, so funny and so fashionable. No one wears a velvet brown dress like you!
Happy 30th Birthday!!

It's a bloggers world

2007-09-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Hello family.
It seems everyone has a blog, so why not the McOmber family I say?
It is so easy to use and any of you can post on it. You can even send the McOmberink. story ideas through it.
Please post!
Let me know if you have any problemo's or questions!
love
Margaret