San Francisco Vacation

We decided that we needed a little break from work, the kids and everything else so we took a trip to San Francisco in February while the grandparents took turns watching the kids. Relying strictly on public transportation (which included quite a few trips on the trolley cars), we were able to do quite a few things but still get to relax while we were there.

Here are a few photos of the things that we did and saw:

Us on Lombard Street, the most winding street.
We visited Alcatraz...
One of our many trips on the trolley system.
Taking a boat out to see the Golden Gate bridge.
We ate at a fancy seafood restaurant on the bay and what did Kirsten order? Stuffed potato skins from the appetizer section of the menu. Classy!

Skiing!

Grandpa Brian decided that Ethan needed to hit the slopes this winter. On December 31st, Ethan went skiing in Park City for his very first time. Ethan took a lesson that day and each time he went after that he just kept getting better!

Grandpa Brian getting everyone's passes set up for the season.

Ethan with his ski class.

On our way back from a successful (albeit extremely cold) first day of skiing with friends and family.

Christmas 2010

Here are a few pics from the holiday season:

The monkeys with the fat man. Poor Owen was going through a phase where he pretty much didn't like going to anyone but mom or dad.
Owen getting one of the best gifts that he could ever receive - diapers!

What Santa left us on Christmas morning.

Owen the red-nosed reindeer.

Owen getting tired of us making him do ridiculous stuff.

Our happy family!

Owen's First Birthday

Owen turned one on Sunday, December 19th, 2010. That night we had family over to celebrate. The highlight of the evening was watching Owen eat (and gradually wear) his own chocolate cake.

Owen sitting with his newly opened presents.

Owen trying to share his cake with mommy

The end result.
Needless to say, he was taken straight to the bathtub after.