Trip to Santa's Tree Farm

Ryan and Adam took Spencer and Lilah out to Half Moon Bay to pick out Christmas trees from Santa's Tree Farm in what is turning into an annual tradition. Spencer had fun running around the hills helping his dad and uncle look for the perfect tree: it just so happened that the first one was perfect, then the second one, then the third one...

Adam and Lilah with their first real Christmas tree! Just right next to the fireplace in their home.

Ryan and Spencer found the best tree yet for our house-- very, very narrow, like it was made to fit into the corner of our living room. Can't wait to decorate it!

Halloween in San Carlos

We spent Halloween in San Carlos this year, helping Adam and Rachel celebrate Lilah's first Halloween (and first Halloween in their new home)! We started with some pumpkin carving before getting dressed up in our costumes (yes, we're still dressed as a pride of Lions!), mixed up an outstanding batch of Dark 'n Stormies, and then heading off to famous Eucalyptus Avenue, where the neighbors go all-out for Halloween.

The street was closed to make room for the hordes of pedestrians, and some of the houses actually featured performances throughout the evening (think fire-eaters). The boys were much less fearful this year, and really got into going door-to-door with their baskets. Our favorite picture? The angelic Lilah oblivious to the fact that her mother has transformed into a faceless Mexican wrestler (lower right photo in the collage above).

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Lakestock

It was a big music weekend for us-- back to back outdoor concerts!

Saturday was another great night at Emerald Lake, the place we enjoyed our "best night out with the boys" earlier this summer. Our friend Corey wasn't on piano this time, but it was another warm evening perfect for enjoying a glass of wine and some good music with friends.

Adam and Rachel brought Lilah out for her first concert, and we met up with Alonzo and Theo, eager for their first father-son night out after the birth of Reah two days earlier. See below for photos and video, or click here for the full slideshow!

Highlights included Tyler rushing the stage, Terry entertaining all 3 little ones at once with bouncing arms and legs, and the mercifully short middle school punk band that played between the 2 solid rock cover acts.

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Introducing Lilah Beth Nichols!

What a thrill to meet our new niece... Lilah Beth Nichols! She was born on June 16th at 2am after 18 hour of natural childbirth, weighed in at 7 pounds 2 oz, and already shows off a shock of white blond hair. Adam and Rachel are doing great-- they're back from the hospital as of Thursday and getting used to life as parents. Fantastic to have them just down the street!