Happy new year!
It seems I'm a bit slow getting myself into gear for the new year. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that 2010 is off to a good start for you.
We had a very nice but exhausting Christmas and New Year's.
For Christmas, we traveled to southern California for a week. Some of the highlights included:
A quick jaunt to the famous Santa Monica Pier. For those of you in the throes of winter, here's some California sun for you...
A fun day at Knott's Berry Farm. Sure they don't have the mouse or princesses but they have the cute beagle we all love and a world famous fried chicken dinner.
The FIRST time for Lindy to sit on Santa's lap...
LOTS of bonding time with the family. We were so fortunate to see my grandparents, parents, brother's family, aunts and uncles, and cousins.
Christmas morning at Matt & Erin's, Christmas day and evening at Uncle Steve & Aunt Pauline's, and a late celebration at home. Christmas morning included "a white Christmas" thanks to "Uncle" Kyle's HUGE box of styrofoam peanuts.
An educational visit to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley and a tour of a retired Air Force One plane.
Time at my grandparents (which somehow went undocumented in photos)...After we returned home and had our quiet Christmas, we turned around and headed to Houston for quick family trip.
The focus of the trip was to watch Navy play Missouri in the Texas Bowl and to have some quality time as a threesome. We did a lot of driving around, a little bit of shopping, some yummy eating, and some exploring in downtown Houston.
The game was GREAT and our seats were AWESOME! We were in the 4th row on the 40 yard line right behind Navy's bench. Navy trounced Missouri which was both surprising and exciting. We got to see the elder President Bush (as we figured we would) toss the coin. If you look REALLY closely, you can see him in the pictures. He's the one with the ball cap and blue blazer.
Just composing this post has made me kind of tired, so now I know why I felt so exhausted after our trips!
We closed out our year in a wonderful way and we started the new one with many hopes, dreams, and good intentions. We don't know what the new year holds but we pray it will be one of good health, happiness, and many blessings.
8 comments:
I love all of the photos... looks like you did indeed have a nice, but BUSY holiday season. We did, as well. It's always nice when things return to 'normal' though! ;) However, I could sure use some of that California sunshine!!...looks like a great time!
Great to see you on here again! Take care and God bless! <><
Hugs,
Tanya
Such cute photos! I wish I could have met Lindy when I was in SA.
Please email me when you can. I have some pics for you and wasn't able to email you.
I had no idea you were in LA. I knew you were coming to CA but didn't know you'd be here. Next time, let me know. I'm sure you were busy though.
Looks like the holidays were wonderful for your family. I hope 2010 brings you lots of joy!!!
Love,
Danielle
Great pictures. I am so glad you got to spend good time with great family. Such special memories.
Hi Lisa,
It looks like you had a fabulous holiday season with your family! I loved looking through all the photos. I miss your posts and updates!!
Hope this year brings you all lots of healthy and happiness!
xo,
Lisa
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. You have an adorable family. Blessings for 2010!!
Wow! It looks like you had a fabulous holiday season! Great pictures with the family!
Great pictures! Looks like a wonderful but exhausting few weeks! I'm glad you're home now :)
My goodness,, girl! What a fabulous re-cap of your holidays with family. Each and every photo is great!!
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