Christmas Vacation Highlights

Photos from our trip in LA at my parents' house over Christmas Break. Some of the fun places we went to was Lake Shrine (a meditation garden/temple where the Beatles use to go), and Balboa Beach Island (Newport Beach). As we were leaving Balboa Beach, we came across this cool pirate ship that really sails. There were actually two ship and we go to go on both for free! Very cool! We also went to the LA Arboretum/Botanical Gardens (this is where the show, Fantasy Island was filmed). I got at least 2 great shots I'm going to use for photo contests this year. We also visited my High School friend, Mary Lou and her husband Manny and had a play date with our dogs at the park. It was a very fun vacation!

Cute pic of Maia walking with Grandma...Looking into mirror with Grandma...

Vacaville Hills Hiking

Beautiful day in Vacaville...66 degrees in January! We went on a hike with my friend Susan and her family. We took Charley too! My camera battery was dead but luckily Carissa and Maia had their little cameras. Carissa took these top two photos. Maia got some nice shots that look great in black and white. They have some nice images for the Dixon and County fair.

I wish I had my nice camera for this shot of Carissa & Maia. Still came out nice.

1st Playdate of 2012!

Sporting shirts they got for Christmas, they had their first playdate of the year. They haven't seen each other for over 3 weeks, which is a long time for BFF's. They have been together since 12pm and will be together until tomorrow morning (sleep over). That's about 22 hours!

Happy 3rd Birthday Charley!

Celebrated Charley's 3rd Birthday Party on New Year's Day at my parents house! We made him a peanut butter dog biscuit cake. For a present he got a water bottle that has an attached drinking tray for dogs. This is his favorite day of the year! You can see it in his eyes as he devours his cake.

Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours!

1st Piano Recital

This was their 1st piano recital. Maia played "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and Carissa played "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer". They both did so well.

Our 12 Year Wedding Anniversary!

We went to Sophia's Thai Kitchen in Davis and then walked to Ciocolat for dessert. I love walking around downtown Davis. Wish Vacaville had a similar places to eat. I LOVE you Scott! I have the BEST husband I could ever dream of. We've been together for a long time and I'm looking forward to being together for ETERNITY!

Our desserts at Ciocolat:

Here's a fun Past and Present photo collage:

When we were in LA visiting my parents for a couple of weeks & they took us to The Grove in Hollywood. Amazing outdoor shopping mall and Farmer's Market. Last time I was here I was 18 and there was no mall, just the Farmer's Market. The American Girl store is a museum-like store that is never-ending. The girls loved the free Trolly ride. I went into the Abercrombie & Fitch store and they had a live shirtless male model to greet me and an employee who asked if I wanted my pic taken with him (no picture, sorry). Crazy.

Thanksgiving dinner at my parents