Until next time...

Mark and I took the children down to where Mark proposed to me on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific in La Jolla. They enjoyed seal beach. We also told the children how their great grandfather built the building that changed the height restrictions on future buildings built there. We had a nice brunch, visited Maddy @ water polo practice and then the kids played on a playground for a bit before heading to the airport.
We had such a nice visit with friends and family and look forward to seeing Sunny California again!
We want to thank Linda and Susan for all their efforts in making our condo feel like a home.  The Christmas tree and decorations and made it feel so special. We appreciate the towels, groceries and many other necessities! We love and miss you!

Asher (7), Tennyson (4), Maysie (5), Alyce (2), Braxton (9)

 

Little Italy Supper

We enjoyed a supper in Little Italy. Thank you Linda for our gift card!
Mark & I, Linda & Deb, Susan & Chuck, and Chris (Brenda was home in early stages of labor)

 
Chris, Susan, Mark



Maddy time!

Oh how the kids adore their big cousin Maddy! We really enjoyed our townhouse in La Jolla. It not only was beautiful but it was close to Bishops where she goes to school and is on the polo team. Linda, Mark, the children and I enjoyed playing a little ball at her school as well.

Friends

We enjoyed a nice dinner with Mark's best friends and our families.
Devin Carney, Mike Sorenson, Mark Huntley, & Jason Silverthorn

The kids

 




















Eli Ari (Mike's girlfriend), Me, Mandi Carney, Amber Silverthorn



Family time

We enjoyed some family time at the beach. The kids had so much fun running and playing, building sand castles, making tunnels in the sand, remembering loved one's, but mostly just cherishing the moments we have together.

Linda & Mark

 

Linda & Maddy

 Deb, Maddison, & Linda

We released balloons to remember Deb's father

 Maddy & Asher warming up their feet in the sink.

Grandpa Bruce, Lawren & the Boys

Grandpa Bruce and Lawren took the boys on a fun several days and nights of adventure. We took the boys to there house and Lawren had made a nice breakfast for us. Later that day they took the boys to Sea World. The next day they enjoyed a balloon parade downtown where they got to ride the trolley and visit Old Town. We also met up at Viejas and had a pizza and bowling night. They made many fun memories!

Build A Bear Workshop

December 27, 2012 Aunt Linda gave a nice gift of gift certificates to Build A Bear Workshop. The girls had a blast making there new stuffed babies.

Christmas Day

Christmas December 25, 2012:We celebrated Christmas at Grandpa Chuckles and Nana's house.  Nana Susan made a nice lunch. We enjoyed hanging out together and watching the children play.

 

San Diego, CA Beach & Family time

December 24, 2012 We enjoyed our first morning in San Diego playing on the beach and flying kites despite the cloudy, cool weather.

We worked up an appetite playing on the beach so we found a nice pastry shop for brunch. Jennifer loved her warm chocolate pastry!