Disneyland with Mom and Dad

THE RITTENBERGS

Mom and Dad with Mickey
Chad and I took mom for a Few good rides!!!!

Still in Disneyland

It's raining it's pouring, but that won't slow my mom down!

I think she's really into this crazy plastic coat.

Mom you're so cute!!!

Long Beach Aquarium

Mom and Dad stop for a quick picture as they check out all the fishies

Dad eyeballs the catch of the day
THIS SILLY BIRD TRIES TO UNBUTTON MY SHIRT.
Chad and mom.......oooohhhh
You really can't see Chad and I, but look at these jellyfish!

Getting all ready for Christmas

A visiter from Washington

My very good friend Nicole takes a break from the cold and rain in Seattle to visit Chad and I down in sunny Southern California. Did I mention the day she flew in it was cold and raining :) Funny Funny!!

Thankfully the yucky weather passed and we had a blast.

My face is a little animated (I've been on the ride a few times), but Nicole's is as real as it gets.

The three of us go for a pretend sleigh ride. Chad is loving it, out and about with two lovely ladies.

HUMMMM, What letter do I stand by???

Saturday morning walk

Family stroll around the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake.

Suzie loves the Birds, she takes a short break to pose for a picture

Drinks on Friday night

Chad and the Boys (Ryan, Blake, and Matt)

The Turkey Aftermath

Everyone has gone home and the turkey has begun to set in on the two Turkeys of the house.

Before the Bird

Fire Marshall Bill plays with matches as he waits for dinner

Samantha, Gabby, and Matthew hang-out, watch cartoons, and play with Suzie before dinner is served.
Wendy hangen out in the Kitchen
Oh Mitchell, what are you doing??
Well here's the spread, now where's the Turkey

Happy Turkey Day

This Turkey is done!!

This 20 pounder is hot and heavy look out gotta get the juices for the gravy.
Chad carves up the birdy for dinner
Getter done honey!!
Suzie gets the first bite.

I got an A+ from her.

My hard worker

Chad breaks a sweat ripping up part of the patio

The finished product, Suzie has her own little grass patch!

No more midnight walks for Ellen!!!!!!!!!

A Suzie sweet spot

Suzie gets comfortable on the new couch :)

Moving up from Renters to Owners

Chad and I enjoy a glass with some family to celebrate our new home.

Michelle (cousin), Lonna (Aunt) Lori (stepmom), Dad, and us of course

The Engagment

On November the 3rd Chad popped the question.

"Ellen will you marry me"?

Of course my answer was "YES"!!!!

Chad couldn't have picked a more beautiful place!!

Honey, I'm so excited to spend the rest of my life with you!!

I Love YOU

The Ring

Disneyland all dressed up for Halloween

Chad and I finish our first trip undersea on the finding Nemo submarines.