Mr. & Mrs. Gubbins & Sons

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Weekend in Denver

A few weekends ago Simon experienced his first airplane rides, as the three Gubbins flew to Denver for a long weekend. Jess had a conference to attend and present a poster at, and seeing as Simon's godmother lives in Denver, we decided to bring the whole family along for a little vacation weekend with Sarah!

Look at the lions, Simon!


Andy and Simon went to the Children's Museum in Denver, and all of us spent some time at the Denver Zoo.



Simon was generally more interested in picking various objects up off of the ground than at watching the animals

mmmm...birthday cake!

We also got a chance to help celebrate Sarah's birthday, and meet lots of her friends who we've heard stories about!


Thanks for a wonderful weekend Auntie Sarah, we miss you already!

Bonus Feature--Simon's newly learned impression of The Fonz:

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

News of the Day

I PASSED!!!!
I PASSED!!!!
I PASSED!!!!
I PASSED!!!!
I PASSED!!!!

Jessica is officially ABD!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

We knew this would happen sooner or later...


Sunday, April 12, 2009

Liz's Wedding Preparations...

A few weeks ago, we got to spend a weekend in Wisconsin helping my sister with some wedding preparations (Liz & David are getting married in June)! We went shopping for wedding and bridesmaid dresses, and then to went to a bridal shower thrown by two of my aunts & cousins, in Milwaukee. A few photos from the weekend...


On the road, we stopped for gas and a snack...and found a giant block of cheese! (Simon loves cheese...the edible kind, at least)


Simon had fun playing in the church basement in Madison


me, Simon, Liz, & Mom at the shower


opening gifts


Emily, Linda, Kristin, & Lori--thanks for throwing such a great shower!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Still here!

We're still here, and are hoping to get a chance to post over the weekend about our recent adventures! Here's a preview:
  • wedding shower for my sister
  • Jess's special area paper submitted, prospectus being written
  • Simon's first plane ride & our weekend in Denver
  • four new teeth in about a week & life as a 15-month old
  • adventures in plumbing problems
Until then...