Christmas Tree '17

Dear Diary,
This was the night we decorated our tree.  Love our sentimental ornaments and my 4 little blessings!

TBT

Dear Diary,
I love looking at old photos!  3 years ago after dinner at HT in the village.  My 4 little barneys!

PV Cove

Sometimes the best days are unplanned and spontaneous.  The kids and I jumped in the car, picked up lunch and met Jeff as he walked up the trail for a little cliff side picnic.  Love my family!

Lewes Beach

Dear Diary,
Spending the day in Delaware on the beach with my favorite people.  It doesn't get much better than this!

Palm Springs Weekend

Dear Diary,
Our weekend away was long overdue.  Palm Springs has always had a special place in my heart.  From 7th grade through college, the desert weekends were a big part of my life.  My 2nd home growing up was filled with memories strolling the strip with girlfriends, relaxing by the pool and shopping the Palm Desert Mall.  It's been years since my parents sadly sold the condo and years since Jeff and I have been back.  We rented a friend's condo on the Palm Desert Golf Course with a private pool.  It was perfect!  Ginny and Gene joined us as we swam, played golf, road the golf cart non stop, shopped on Palm Canyon and enjoyed dinner at Kobe Steakhouse and Las Casuelas.  We also met up with Jeff's friends and clients, Bob and Lenny Foster and spent quality time with cousins Krista and Constnace (love them!).  I enjoyed reminiscing and taking in the new sites! We all had a great time and can't wait to go back when it cools down this Fall.

Jessie and Gigi

Josette and Van

Love cousin Krista!

Dairy Queen

Kobe Steakhouse

Gene and Ginny

Krista and Teeney!

Sunday Recap

Dear Diary,
Had a great day celebrating Mother's Day!  The kids spoiled me with homemade cards and pictures... my favorite kind!  I cried tears of joy in Church watching my girls sing. Then they took me to dinner with Ginny and Gene to Avenue Italy.  I'm grateful for my happy healthy family and appreciate my beautiful life!

 

Travel Diary

President's Weekend In Mammoth

Dear Diary,
This year's forecast for snow in Mammoth was good.  Josette was ready to go!  The 3 little ones took a lesson then hit the slopes.  Jeff helped each one with their skill and technique.  Even though I'm not a skier, I enjoy seeing their smiles as they slide down the mountain concentrating on their path.  This year we went with Ginny & Gene and the Brusseau's.  We stayed at Mountain Back and also fit in a day of sledding and snowman making.  I got sick toward the end of our trip but that didn't stop us from having a romantic Valentines dinner in Convict Lake.  Good times with family and friends!

Kids sledding outside our back door.

Freestyle before the lessons.

Ginny and Gene enjoying the view.

Spent the day on June Mountain.

Jed and Josette

 

Valentines morning

The Restaurant in Convict Lake with Susie and Jed.

Happy Valentines Day!

Last stop for lunch in Lone Pine on our way home.