Monday, August 18, 2008

Vince Update

Vince got his first set of shoots the week before we went to Yosemite. He is 10 lb. 8 oz. and 22 3/8 long. He is doing great.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Yosemite Trip

Vince excited to be in Yosemite!
We went on vacation to Yosemite this week from Wednesday to Saturday. Here are some of our pictures we took.
Sunrays beaming over half dome.
Justin had to get out and stretch his legs on the drive home so he climbed this granite hill.
Vincent slept most of the way there and back. Such a good baby!
A bump on a log.
Half dome framed by trees taken by Kandice.
So many beautiful things to see in Yosemite on both large and small scales. We love the white "stitches" around the edges.
Mountain peaks reflected on the Merced river.
Ready to go for a walk Vincent? Looks like he is thinking Hmm...I'm not sure if I can trust you people.

Cool spire between the trees.




Bridalveil falls. Waterfalls were very low because they are fed by snowmelt and they all but dissappear in late summer. Oh well.
El Capitan.
Trophy buck bedded just a few yards off of the path! Outrageously awesome!!! We have a video of this guy too.
Justin and Vincent looking at the cards they were dealt. We enjoyed playing games, reading and relaxing on our vacation.
Our cabin we were able to stay in because of a very rare cancellation. Wow we are lucky!

Vincent slept great in the portable crib.
Justin went for early morning bikerides. He loved having the park mostly to himself in the quiet pristine hours before the hussle and bustle of tourists began. This is the sun rising over half dome.


Justin petting a doe. The wildlife in Yosemite is not exactly "wild" :)
This is Yosemite "walls" where Yosemite "falls" is supposed to be.
We met lots of tourists from Italy. Justin thinks he could work here.
Mommy holding Vincent on his first bus ride. We saw two black bears off the side of the road.
Two bucks hanging out watching people go by.
Lunch time.
Mirror lake.
Some people thought we were crazy taking a two month old to Yosemite but we had a wonderful time and nobody got eaten by bears.
Signature Yosemite shot from Tunnel Point.
We had a ever good time. We want to go back very soon. :)
These bucks were Just of the path. The one was about 5 feet in front of us. It was amazing.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Hot August Nights

We had a nice stroll down to Hot August Nights.
Do you like the flowers buddy?
One sweet engine!
It was fun to get out of the house and see all the classic cars.
Stylin!

Mommy pushing Vincent in his vintage 2008 Cambi stroller.
Daddy and Vincent

Swinging

Vince loves to swing.

Family Coming Through Town

A lot of family has come through town over the past few weeks. Spencer and Alyssa stopped on their way to Utah. Don, Linda, Laurel, Janelle and Kailey came from Utah to visit grandpa Coates despite losing a wheel on the salt flats. Robert and Camille met up in Reno too. The Hoff Crew minus David came through town twice and Mark and Teandra Pfeil also passed through town on their way to Indiana. It was great to see all you guys!
Kevin and Eric enjoyed holding the baby.

Ethan's Birthday

We had fun playing pool at Ethan's birthday party a few weeks ago.
Nice shot Papa!
Allie and Abby watching Vincent take his bottle.
Watch out for the slope Jo-Jo! (The pool table was out of level) :)
Matt with Vincent in the football hold.
Happy Birthday Ethan! It looks like you are enjoying your cake!