Southern California 

Last stop before heading back to Hong Kong

I decided to drive to San Clemente to stay with Greg and Lindsey on my last stop before returning to Hong Kong. I thought it would be a good idea to leave my car at their place, making it available to David and I when we fly to LA. 

One of my favorite reasons to drive is stopping for Cheese Curds at a gas station in Meadow, Utah. If you're not from Utah (or maybe Wisconsin), you are missing out on these tasty morsels.

San Clemente is the greatest little beach town. I loved every minute of my stay.

I drove down to San Diego one day to meet Leo and Charles. I worked with Angelica for a few years and I fell in love with her as if she were one of my own. She is a special young lady to me and I am thrilled beyond words for these two little guys that are a part of her and Brandon's life. 

While in San Diego, I made time to attend the temple. I always appreciate the quiet serenity the temple offers. I love the San Diego temple. I also went to visit my old quilting group to say hi to some lovely ladies. And a highlight for me was going on a walk and to lunch with Sherry. Bummed I didn't think of getting a picture; however, the temple picture sums up her friendship. 

Shauna, Lindsey, Jake and I took advantage of some fun hikes. Poor Greg had to work.

 

 

Jake and Greg were disgusted beyond belief at the Bronco's losing an important play off game.

Lindsey and Shauna are sporting the attire worn the first week I came to visit. The kids house was freezing!!!

We spent time watching T.V. Shauna, spent her time "doodling" while we watched T.V. I am the proud recipient of her doodling project. What an artist.

And speaking of talent, Lindsey is the cutest decorator. I wish I had more pictures of their house.

 The kids were bored one Sunday so Jake and Greg made a fort. Yup, still little boys at heart.

 

I had the most wonderful time with the kids. I flew to Hong Kong Tuesday night and Shauna took Jake to the airport (reluctantly) the following morning. These two will be dating LONG distant.

I'll be back to Southern California in July. Until then.....

Christmas in Park City

There is nothing like a white Christmas. And Park City gave us that. We enjoyed a month of snow shoeing and hiking. 

 

 

 

 

  

 The boys had a great day snow boarding while David skied.

 

We hiked Stewart Falls hours after meeting Greg and Lindsey in Provo

 

We hiked with the D'Agostinis

Cody and Whitney drove from Oregon to spend Christmas with us. First up: grocery shopping. Cassidy was a little trooper.

Cassidy and I had a grandma date with Shawna and her grandaughters, Kennedy and Piper. The girls made fast friends. They had the best time at an indoor jumping center.

 
 Cassidy climbing where she shouldn't be

 

 

 
Love this picture

                                                          Thanks to Piper, Cassidy loves to pull this same face

 

Lounging around the condo

Climbing trees and playing on a beautiful clear day

 

 

Gingerbread house contest. Varied votes on who won

Lindsey checking out the competition

Jake's area

                                                      Warren snuggling with Grandpa

Lindsey and David doing a little carpentry work. The shelves looked darling in her house. 

Around the house

    

 

 

Cassidy was obsessed with the hot tub. She wanted to go "swimming" everyday.

 

And she loved sitting in "the big chair"

This post isn't complete without a picture of Wendy Weisenburger. I was beyond happy to see her for a few minutes before she left for Poland to be reunited with Guy. The Weisenburgers are incredibly significant in our lives. It is because of Guy that David works for Mattel. Although we do not see them as often as we'd like, we adore them and treasure their friendship!

One of my darling seminary students from San Diego, Erin Daly, is attending UofU. I was able to give her the real Utah experience: Chuck-A-Rama. I love this girl to death!!!

We were so happy that Jake's girlfriend, Shauna came to visit for a few days. We fell in love with her

 We had the best Christmas with the kids