Cousin Jen

Papu always talks about how Hailey reminds her of my cousin Jen.  Seeing that she lives in France, this is the first time Hailey remembers meeting her.  

Celebrating 19 Years

A quick 24 hour getaway to Long Beach to celebrate 19 years of marriage

 The weather was insanely perfect, just like the day we got married

Our mode of transportation 

We went shopping and out to lunch in Belmont Shores and found lots of good deals

Jesse going to dinner with his new leather jacket on.  It was so fun riding in the streets at night on the electric scooters 

We always have a good time together, even after 19 years!

Yosemite

Hailey and I joined Papu and Papa in Yosemite for Thanksgiving.  The boys stayed back home since Shane had a High School Basketball Tournament.

 Took a little hike to Yosemite Falls and found a rock to slide down.  It was the same rock I slid down 7 years ago and the same expression on my face

Yosemite Falls close to our lodge

 The next morning the tops of the mountains were covered in a little bit of snow, it was gorgeous.

 Hai and I went to find Owen

 We joined him on a hike through uncharted territory, such a curious little guy.  

 We switched jackets, Hai is stealing all my clothes

 Outside the Awhanee Hotel

The 3 brothers

Hiking to Vernal Falls 

Uncle Dave, Uncle Bill, Aunt Peg, Hub, Papu and Aunt Patty.  Unfortunately the Dragueskus chose an easier hike with the kiddos

Once we got hiking, we got too hot!

 Hailey holding Clay, getting ready for a Big Turkey dinner

 Owen was a hit with his turkey hat.  And it looks like I need to teach Haibutt to close her legs when wearing a dress!

Thanksgiving at the Awahnee, Hailey said it looked just like Harry Potter.  Hai and I didn't even order turkey, she had steak and I had trout.  No complaints 

The Dragueskus were the best dressed.

Clay won the award for "Best Child at Table Award" even though Hailey and Owen were awesome.  Clay fell asleep under our table and was content the whole dinner.  

Thanks for planning the trip Colleen!

Boys Thanksgiving

The boys went down to San Diego for the day, with Grandpa and Avalee

soaking up some sun with Sweetfire before the big basketball game

 Some shots of Shane over Thanksgiving

The boys won the tournament beating PV in the finals!

                              

Grandparents and Gardens

Cathy and Duane came out to visit for 2 weekends in a row, which means soccer!  All the grandparents at Hailey's game

We went to the Huntington Library and checked out the gardens

I told the kids I was going to take a picture of them as a present of dad for Xmas, Tricked Ya!

Chillin in the gardens on grass mounds, perfect temperature

 Cathy had all sorts of crafting ideas to do with Haibutt.  Decorated candles, made candles and decorated dish towels, Hai loves this stuff

Halloween

Gas Station guys

Hailey, Jocelyn, and Nicolette won the costume contest at school 

 Identity Thief and a Haz Mat

 Shane was suppose to go to a party and decided to scare little children instead

San Diego

We made a quick trip down to San Diego since the kids had no sports.  We stayed at the Scholar's house because Avalee said she would be really mad if we didn't.  Girls decorating the cake

 Cousins celebrating Clark's birthday

 Avalee loves to do hair and we all got ours done