Happy 1st Birthday Bryce!

As we arrive at Bryce's 1st birthday I can't help but have this feeling of "We made it!" As much as I love the infant stage, I'm excited for more independence for Bryce and more sleep at night! As Andy always says "They just don't come cuter." Bryce is full of his very own personality. I'm excited to see it develop over the next year.

I'm Finally Going Private

For years now I've been saying "I really should make my blog private" but never have. I think I'll finally do it this week so if you'd like an invite leave me a comment (I guess I'll see how many people actually read this thing anyway).

Blessing Day

My sister's ward building is actually right on the Oakland Temple grounds. Great place for pictures!

Anya had the prettiest dress made by her great aunt.

On Monday we kind of hung around and took some pictures at a near by cemetary with really big lawns and views. Here's a decent picture of all three Kippen grandchildren.

We had a great time visiting. Hopefully we can come again soon.

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At the end of the day we headed back to the pier to catch the ferry and watched the sea lions. Tyler really liked them, especially this big one on the end.

All of the site seeing really wore out the kids. They're suck good travelers though and just fall asleep anywhere.

The San Fransisco skyline from the ferry.

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We rode in a trolley car up to China town. The boys were pretty tired and Bryce slept through it.

This is the gate to China town.

We ate at a really good, authentic Chinese restaurant. Tyler kept asking the waiter for a bagel. Bryce liked the Chinese food though.

We got these special Milk Boboa? drink with tapioca in them. The drink is real sweet but they have these gummy, tasteless balls at the bottom that we didn't really like.

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On Saturday morning we took a ferry over to San Fransisco. We had great weather and really liked this city. This is Alcatrez, the famous prison that we passed on our way over.

The famous Golden Gate Bridge.

Tyler liked these pirates and the cool ships we saw on the dock.

Berkley Marina

Our hotel was right on the Berkley Marina. We had great views from both sides and there were lots of walking paths near by. We got out for 2 runs while we were there.

This is us walking one evening. Berkley is across the bay behind us.

Tyler got lots of energy out while we were there and was always pooped at the end of the day.