Wednesday, January 30, 2019

California 2018

I would say this airplane pic makes for a good start to the vacation.

Here's the main house and pool where we stayed for the week.  Needless to say, I don't think a day went by where the kids weren't in the pool.  Colin even learned how to swim all on his own while we were here!

And the view from the pool!  😍

Jordan started the vacation off with an overnight hike on his own.  We dropped him off at the top of the mountain and the goal was to pick him up at the bottom the following afternoon.  Unfortunately, the trail disappeared and we picked him up back on top of the mountain the next day.  Between that and the cougar tracks, he was ready to be done!

So much pool time!



The kids even ate some of their meals in the pool!

There were some huge snails in the yard!  Too bad they're invasive.

Walking in downtown Palm Springs with cousin Livie!

Going on a hike in rattlesnake habitat...

Found one!

Fun on the Indian Canyon hike




Jump Zone!  None of these photos turned out since we were all moving around but got these fun ones




The boys took a trip to air museum while the girls were getting their nails done.


Silly unicorn mermaid girl

And just like that, it's time to go home.  Till next time California!


Sunday, January 27, 2019

Winter 2018

Colin with his crane he received for Christmas.  It's as tall as he is!

Kayla looking tired and cute with her long hair and pjs.

Kayla with her Girl Scout troop learning some new dance moves

Crazy sock day and they both borrowed my socks!

Now that's a big Pac-Man!


Our first Pinewood Derby with cub scouts was a success!  While our cars didn't do as well as we hoped, the kids had fun making their cars and racing with everyone.



More winter sillies

Find Kayla!  (Look in the upper left)  She went to a poms clinic where they learned a routine and performed it at the high school boy's basketball game.  I was up at a falconry meet and couldn't make it but she did a fantastic job.  : )

Everybody (including Ash!) having fun in the snow.



All worn out