Family Photos 2018

We took some family photes with Miss B on October 14, 2018.

We took some pictures with my Sara & Dustin as well. I wish we could do these every year!

Christmas 2018

We went back to Nebraska five days before Christmas this year. We were having a great time until one-by-one we all came down with the flu. Caiden got it first, on Saturday morning. About six hours later he was all good so Marc and I decided to stick with our date night with Bill & Mickey.  We went to dinner and then to Flying Timber, an axe throwing bar. It was so fun and such a different experience!

On Sunday my Dad took Marc and the kids hunting. 

They also made scarecrows for the chicken coop.

Then on Sunday afternoon Marc came down with the flu and then on Monday afternoon (Christmas Eve) Grace got it.  We managed to get through Santa's visit on Christmas Eve and no less than 30 minutes later Grace started vomiting. She was up all night long and didn't let up until 4am. These pictures about sum up how our Christmas Eve went.

Poor Grace couldn't leave her bucket to help get Santa's goodies ready so Caiden took care of it.

Christmas morning was a late start considering me and Grace didn't fall asleep until 4am. 

The day after Christmas I awoke at 7am with the flu. Marc and I were supposed to leave for our quick Vegas getaway around noon but we had to push our flight back to that evening. I managed to make it on the plane and then took it real slow the next three days in Vegas. We were able to keep our entertainment commitments to see Gwen Stefani and the show Absinthe but had to cancel our dinner reservations. We ended up eating light at the restaurants at our hotel.

It was a memorable Christmas and despite everything we all had a great time!  Merry Christmas!

The Nutcracker and The Grinch

This past weekend I took Grace to the Nutcracker at the San Diego Civic Theatre presented by the California Ballet. We went with two girls from her ballet class and her ballet teacher, Ms. Miranda, was IN the ballet! When we saw her for the first time dancing on stage Grace was so excited. She kept waving at her and asking me why she wasn't waving back.

We had a sweet treat at Extraordinary Desserts after the show.

On Sunday I took Caiden to see The Grinch at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. This is such a great performance that has been going on for over 20 years at this very intimate theatre. We went with his buddy from school, Mack.

Picture season

We've been very busy over here with picture season upon us. Here are their school pictures.

Check out these gems! Caiden was so excited for these pictures. He was even more excited to send them to all the grandparents.

Caiden also ended the Fall Season with Football and Soccer pictures! He had a blast playing football and is totally hooked. Soccer....mehhhh, still working on that one ;)

Thanksgiving 2018

We went to the east coast for Thanksgiving week again this year. We did the usual list of activities but Marc and I also took the train up to New York City for a couple of days which was so fun! 

Grace loved standing under this picture of her great-grandparents (Fery's Mom and Dad) and having her picture taken.

We went for a walk through Great Falls Park again.

Another wonderful Thanksgiving at the Bahrami's

Watching the Redskins game on Thanksgiving Day.

We hung out with the Rafii's one night and Caiden and Jake became fast friends while playing football.

Grace and Layla probably tried on 20 princess dresses during their playtime.

New York City! We saw Hamilton on Broadway and went to two amazing dinners at Gramercy Tavern and Babbo.

Caiden and Marc more camping

In September Marc and Caiden went to Camp Fox on Catalina Island to go camping with the Adventure Guides. They had to drive a couple hours up to Long Beach then take a two hour ferry ride to the island.

They went fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, telephone pole climbing and zip lining.

They slept in these open air cabins right on the water. Marc said you could hear all the men snoring from other cabins all night long.

In October they went to Agua Caliente, about two hours east into the desert to go camping. This was their first tent camping experience. They took rockets to launch and catch the parachute, they went swimming in a geothermally heated spring pool and went on a hike.

Caiden, Preston and Mack. These boys are in the same Kindergarten class and have become fast friends!

Caiden & Mack with our new tent in the background.