Half Moon Bay

Zach had the day off so we decided to meet up with some friends in Half Moon Bay. We got to go shopping in really expensive stores that we can't afford to buy anything at (thanks again Zach, you know I love that kind of stuff), play at the beach, and eat at the cutest restaurant with a great view of the ocean. It was really fun, and I'm just so happy we live where a day like this is only a short drive away. 

Olive laughing with her Daddy.

Me and Olive, while Daddy is making her laugh.

Maggie enjoying the cold sand on her belly. She is supposed to have babies any day now so we have been taking her everywhere just in case.

Happy Birthday Ana!

Monday was my friend Ana's birthday. We got to celebrate with a nice lunch and cupcakes for dinner. Ana is seriously the best friend to have. She is super supportive of me and my family, she is always there when I need her, she never gets mad at me for taking a week to return a phone call, she knows all the best places to eat and shop, she is very generous and always shows up with candy or presents, she is just fun to hang out with. Olive loves Ana, she is constantly looking out our window and asking when "Shana" is coming. I'm so happy that we finally live close enough that she gets to be a part of our lives. 

Ana and her cupcake, which, I made from scratch.

This is Franky who is also a part of our lives. 

He is the love of Ana's life (next to her boyfriend Tony)

We had to celebrate Olive's "birthday" too. 

Ana didn't seem to mind her thunder being stolen.

World's Best Dad

I feel so lucky to be married to Zach. He is a great husband, and an even better dad. I never have to nag, or even ask twice when it comes to Olive. He has always been willing to change a diaper, give a bath, make a bottle, cuddle, have a cup of "tea", dance, sing, read, etc. He works very hard to provide for me and Olive and we have always had a more than comfortable lifestyle. I am so grateful for him and all he does for our family. 

Speaking of everything Zach does for our family, this weekend Zach bought me a new couch and a kitchen table! 

This was our couch and kitchen table... sad isn't it?

Now, we get to sit on this...

...and eat off this!

Thanks Daddy! We Love You!!!

Hunter Family Reunion 2009

The Boyd & Gene Hunter Children

We just got back from another Hunter Family Reunion. I always come back from the reunion so grateful for family. I am so happy that the Hunters started this annual tradition and have continued it for so many years. This was my third time attending, and there are always so many people there it seems impossible to learn who belongs to which family, what their names are, where they live, etc. But, every year I come home knowing a few more cousins through camp fires, gorilla sightings, military-style meals, talent shows, and helping out with the hundreds of children that are all over the place. I love the WHOLE Hunter family and am so thankful to be a part of it.

Zach, Olive, and Brennah

Some of us couldn't get enough of the all the babies!

Pop Pop and Gi Gi enjoying the popcorn I made on my new camp stove. 

Thanks Mom and Dad!

Olive and some of her cousins.

Olive and Maggie getting ready for bed.

Notice Maggie before...

and after she rolled in marshmallows...

I no longer recommend bringing Shitzus camping!

Our family picture

 (that is Olive, not a monkey) 

Olive had so much fun getting to run around bare foot, be dirty, climb on things, and 

love on her cousins.

I never had to worry about Olive because I knew either Tayla or Cypress would be taking good care of her.

When Life Hands You Olives...

I keep getting asked about my baby and the pregnancy and every time I do, it's a little sad. So, I've decided it's time to announce that we have had a miscarriage.  We went in for a check up thinking everything was fine, and our doctor couldn't find a heart beat. I was about 14 weeks along but the doctor said the baby stopped growing around 8 or 9 weeks. I still haven't actually passed the baby and if I don't by the end of the week I will go in for a d&c sometime soon. We've had a couple weeks to deal with it so we're doing ok, and are just spending our time loving our little Olive girl. It's really hard to be sad when you've got a girl as funny as she is.

Olive pretending to be Liza Minnelli

What Olive put on when I told her we had to get ready for church.

What Olive put on when I told her we were going to Gigi's.

Olive and her Daddy playing in the fountains at Riverbend.

Another Beach Trip

When Shauna came out to visit we made a trip to the beach and had a great time. Olive never has anyone her age to play with, so this trip was especially fun. 

Daisy enjoying a mouthful of sand.

Baby Kaylee in her new suit.

Scottie almost in his birthday suit

Olive having an accident in her "soup"

Nothing can ruin a day at the beach for this girl.