Flowers and Freckles

Santa brought me a new lens for my camera and I'm officially in love with it. I can't wait to actually use it somewhere other than inside of my condo, but in the meantime here are some pictures that I took this past week. It's nice for profiles and super nice for colorful flowers. Thank you, Santa. :)





I took this when poor Ashlyn had the stomach flu. This just about sums it up right here.



If Jaedyn could have Patches glued to his lips 24 hours a day, I think he would have them permanently affixed.

Happy New Year

We spent New Years Day at the beach in Del Mar per Jaedyn's request. Rob was just starting to feel better and apparently the stomach flu was just getting ready to secretly to attack the rest of us. Anyway it was super fun, but the best part of all was the absolutely amazing sunset. Without a doubt it was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen (and if you know me well enough..I am a sunset stalker). Happy New Year!












A fun game of chase...one of Jaedyn and Ashlyn's favorite games with Dad.













From start to finish...it just got better and better. It was not only the most beautiful sunset, but the longest most beautiful sunset EVER!

Musical Smiles

A few happy moments in the last days of 2009...

Too much turkey

Ashlyn who is usually pretty good on her feet apparently had too much turkey for Christmas.

The Light Frenzy

I have to hand it to San Diego...for a place that definitely doesn't feel like Christmas in December they definitely know how to decorate their houses! Every year a few neighborhoods in the area go all out like you have never seen before. People drive bye and walk the streets every year just to check out the crazy lights. Some people have hot chocolate and cider for you as you are strolling along in the blustery San Diego weather (actually it was pretty chilly) and other people have karaoke machines set up for your personal enjoyment which truly is entertaining. Rob and I actually spoke to one family about their light display....the dad of the family said that he and his 2 teenage sons decorate the house every year together and it takes them FIVE full days.......that's morning to night putting the lights up. That's a lot of time eh? And a lot of dollars!)

A day out at Lake Hodges with Uncle Greg

While Rob was gone for a few days my brother, Greg drove out from Scottsdale, AZ as a back up. We spent our days catching up and visited Lake Hodges and Balboa Park (although I only took pictures at Lake Hodges). We had a blast and as you can see so did the kids! Thank you Uncle Greg for making my week easier and more fun than I could have ever wished.

Practicing for the Olympics....




Sad, sad Lake Hodges which is looking very dry these days. :(