Thanksgiving and Baby

We had so much fun with Mom and Dad Oakes, who came to visit us in SF to help us host our first Thanksgiving. We were able to do so many fun things. Wednesday they got a tour of the Kaiser Audiology clinic, and then dinner on a street that was the real china town. Thursday morning we went on a long walk in Pacifica along the coast, and of course had the Thanksgiving meal (that we shared with the Missionary sisters), it was so delicious!!! On Friday we went on a ferry ride and 5 walk on Angel Island, which is just past Alcatraz Island and is a great lookout point for the whole city. Saturday was raining so we went to the mall and then downtown to Ghiradelli square, it was really cold but we survived. Sunday after church and naps we gave Mom and Dad an assignment- to decide what they want to be called by grandchildren, as the next time we see them they will be grandparents!! The other pictures are of Christine's baby shower that was put on by the ladies in the ward. Fleur-the little girl in the picture made all the decorations and Jack the little boy made a sign with pictures saying "no peppermint allowed at the baby shower". He explained that he didn't want any babies choking on peppermint candies. The next few weeks will be a special time for us as we celebrate Christmas and await the arrival of baby boy Oakes. Christine has been the most wonderful pregnant lady imaginable!! We love you all and Merry Christmas!