Staycation

On our winter break, we decided to explore a little of California. We spent a half day in Big Sur, which was wonderful. We "hiked" to McWay Falls and then sat on giant log bridges on the Canyon Trail ant Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park. The second day we played around the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz.

Finally, we ended our trip with a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. No matter how many times we go there, it never disappoints.

Christmas 2016

 Christmas fell on Sunday this year. So it was fun to get pictures in their church clothes.

Slightly less fun was that I had to speak to a combined three congregation. But it worked out just fine.

We spent this Christmas at home. It was so mellow and low key. We had wonderful breakfasts and dinners and, for the first time, a real tree that we bought way too early. It looked pretty sad by Christmas Day.

So enjoyed spending time with my husband and kids.

Another Math Award

This boy is destined to be a mathematician or engineer of some sort. So proud of him.

Madonna Mountain

Another peak conquered. This time, with the class bat (stuffed, not real). These kids are awesome!

Christmas Parade

We endured the unbearably frigid San Luis Obispo temperature for the Christmas parade with friends.

 This is one of those things you just have to do as a kid.