Ellie and Autumn's birthday party

Happy Birthday Ellie (October 25) and Autumn (October 20). Autumn's mother, Kristie, and I decided to combine our powers for good and have a joint birthday party. 1/2 the work and 1/2 the clean up is great!
Birthday girl Ellie is helping put together the gift bags.

Garrett makes an appearance and then retires to his room to nap

Connor (Kelly and Stuart's son, friends of Kristie and Judd) was very solemn. His sister Sydney was at the party, but demured any photos from the paparazzi.

Lucy (our friend's Rick and Megan's little girl) was enjoying Ellie's stroller and dolls.

Action shot of Jacob (Henry and Amy's son, friends of Kristie and Judd). This was his favorite toy at the party (and the rocking horse)

Lili (our friend's Heinrich and Jen's daughter, neighbor's from around the corner) quietly enjoyed the party.

Kristie, Judd, Lukas and Autumn preparing for the big moment, the candle blowing ceremony.

Birthday girls Autumn and Ellie are not quite sure about this whole thing. But, they really liked the cake.

Big brother Lukas and neighbor Heath show the girls how its done. They are also Thomas the Train experts.

The many faces of Eleanor and friends

The crib menagerie from left to right: Mimi, Dodo, Sugar Monster, Boy Baby (pronounced Bee Bobo), Monmimi (Little Mimi), Pink Baby, Batty, Hootie, Yoda (pronounced Yoyo), Pooh, Bear
Sad Ellie

Oh, wait, she's happy

Haha

Look, Garrett likes the jungle contraption too

Don't forget the Ellie Bean

Go Boise State. Ellie is decked out for the game against Oregon State
Ellie and Autumn driving the fire truck at one of our favorite parks. Autumn lives a few houses away and was born 5 days before Ellie. They had fun exploring and playing together.

At Williamson Orchards with Amah Marilyn and Baba Mike

Her purple highness...

Our new edition, Garrett Andrew Hall

Little Garrett and his big sister Ellie meeting for the first time on September 19th.

Our new family look
Is he flashing gang signs?

Father and son in repose

The Amahs and the Babas: My parents passed the baton to Ian's parents on Saturday. My parents came the day before Garrett was born and stayed for a week and Ian's parents are here now. Everyone has been on full Ellie duty and she is having many wonderful adventures with both sets of grandparents. We really appreciate them all.

Ian and Heather's Babymoon to Kauai

We had a great time in Kauai. We were there for our good friend J. Wayne's wedding (he is "The Reverend" from our wedding). Our trip consisted of relaxing by the pool, eating, and hanging out with good friends. Thank you again Amah Marilyn, Baba Mike, Auntie Becca and Lillian for making the trip possible.
From Left to Right, Loma Linda ER reunion: Tom Forney, Oahu. Rebecca Walker, works once a month in Kauai. Avi Patil, ER at Stanford. Us. Tim Young, Peds ER at Loma Linda. Travis Parker, Kauai. J. Wayne Burris, Kauai. Jodee Crane (no relation, although a lot of people asked me about that), his new bride. Veda, Travis' older daughter.

My good friends: Kaycee Parker and Amber Young.

The very relaxed couple at their cool hotel.

Updates in Ellie's Life

Sweet girls: Ellie and Autumn enjoy "dipper" donuts at the Farmer's Market this Saturday Ellie, Autumn and Lukas made a beeline for the mini-donut stand. We had a nice morning with Kristie (Titi), Judd (Dud), Lukas (Ellie can't say his name yet), and Autumn (Abba) our friends and neighbors. Ian finished his fantasy football draft and rode his bike to join us.

Western Idaho Fair: We had a great time at the fair the other night. Ellie loved the little chicks that had just hatched. She also enjoyed people watching. Maybe next year she can go on a few rides (She was just shy of the 36 inch height cut-off).

Glorious fair food: BBQ, Fry bread taco, corn dog, lemonade

Peanut butter jelly time

Outside Dining: Ellie's latest favorite past-time

Ian and Ellie are cutting onions for dinner