Sydney and Tanners 12 year old trip

As is our tradition, Tanner and Sydney got to come down for a temple trip for their 12th birthday. We went to the Los Angeles Temple where we were married over 42 years ago. After attending the wedding of our cousin, Justin, the kid got to be baptized for some of their ancestors. Some of them were born in the 16th and 17th century!
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Cardon

We had our picture taken in front of this tree on our wedding day. Do you think we have changed a bit?

Amy and Jen got to come too because of ridiculous "unaccompanied minor" fees! It was great to have them too!

Playing a fun game of Pop the Pig! Libby is getting to know her colors very well.

Bowling with everyone Saturday night. Brit and Mike got to join us too.

We had a nice walk on the San Clemente Beach Trail and pier Sunday afternoon.

aren't they cute?

Pazookies for dessert - yum!

Syd wanted to play volleyball before they had to fly out Monday. Too bad we had a very old ball...we'll have to get a new one!

After dropping Syd and Jen off at LAX we went to Santa Monica for some more fun.

We paid our dollar and we did laugh!

We all liked the one-man-band on the Third Street Promenade but Libby was a bit shy to give him her dollar (braver than Tanner though cuz he refused!)

Our \Ffirst Timeshare Getaway

We were lured down to our timeshare this weekend with a new owner Taste of San Diego Tour. First stop was a coffee grinding and roasting place. Not much there for us! Then second stop was this great Mexican restaurant where we sampled cripspy quesadillas and burritos. Yummy!
Third stop was this Italian restaurant where we sampled pizza (Terry loved the clam-garlic!) and ravioli. Very good!

Last stop was this fun diner that has been in lots of movies and on the food chanel. We sampled Monte Cristo sandwiches and sweet potato fries. Even if I wasn't stuffed I don't think I would ever order that sandwich again!

Saturday Libby brought her parents down for the day. Terry and Brad were golfing right behind Libby.

The weather was beautiful so we girls headed off to the pool. It was a bit chilly but Libby had a good time anyway.

We ended the day at the jacuzzi which was a nice warm temperature. Just right for Libby. We went for a walk and ran into the golfers on the last hole (sorry no pictures) then had a nice dinner and called it a night!

Caught in the act!

For the last two weeks I have taken Libby out back and we have picked a tangerine from our tree. She loves tangerines! This week we had one in the morning and while Becky and I were enjoying the nice weather in the courtyard little miss headed out back to help herself!
This little smartie is ready for her treat!

Christmas 2011 - Phase Three

The Stewarts came the day after the Openshaws and we had a great pictureless day at the beach and hanging out. Amy's gang left and we went to Disneyland for my birthday with the Stewarts and Macbeths.

Powerful looking group!

The castle was gorgeous

Libby loved Small World

We got to hang out with Jen and gang for a few days. Pops got in lots of TV. Jen and kids fought over the ipad. We saw movies and spent New Years Eve at Beckys.

Summer had a hard time putting down her book

Ty helped with my big yard work

We finally decorated the gingerbread house Heidi gave Libby and I. Sure was a good thing these older kids were there to help Libby!

The finished project before they devoured it!

Christmas 2011 - Phase Two

The Openshaws came the day after Christmas. We went to the San Diego Zoo on the 27th along with most of SoCal!

The cute Openshaw family enjoying the animals but mostly the 75 degree weather!

Libby loves elephants...ask her what they say!

Cute Max

Christmas 2011 Phase One

The Mitchell Clan came for Christmas! We went to the Ritz Carlton to check out their decorations and enjoy the beach view. The weather was wonderful.
A few of the Mitchells in front of the gingerbread sailing ship

Didn't someone tell Libby you couldn't touch (or eat) it?

We went out on the balcony for a great view of Salt Creek Beach. A few minutes later we were treated to some frolicking whales right off shore!

Mitchells (minus Brit) at the Ritz entrance

The finished project - lots of sugar cookies!

Trevor with one of his masterpieces

That's a lot of cookies to decorate!

One of the few of Terrys he didn't eat!

Just trying to get Libby to look at the camera and smile at the same time!

Ready for Christmas Eve

Since the Cardons couldn't join us we all crammed into one room and table. Cozy !

The other end of the table

Becky and Brad made a wonderful Christmas Day dinner for our small group again. The Mitchells went to Erics moms and then went home. We miss them already!