A Quick San Diego Trip

Silas' Uncle Glenn passed away just before Thanksgiving.  We knew it was coming but it's still sad when family and friends pass away.  We were fortunate enough to fly down for the memorial service that Silas' dad, Barry, had arranged.  He did such a wonderful job and I'm so glad we were there to hear all the fun stories about Glenn from family and friends.  Many people came to honor him and it was so great to be part of it!  Uncle Glenn passed away due to complications with diabetes.  As many of you know, I have diabetes and I'm grateful that I am doing all I can at this point to remain healthy! 

On a brighter note...during our quick trip we, OF COURSE, were able to spend some time with Silas' family!  We had a great time even though it was a short visit...but we knew we'd be back in 3 quick weeks for Christmas.

Here are some pictures from the weekend:

The bouquet Silas' work sent for the memorial. So nice.

Silas and Chrissy

Glenn's fast pitch softball number. #10

Barry

Chrissy, Auntie Kathi (Glenn's sister), Meritt, and Silas

Silas and Colin (Kathi's son)

Chrissy and Silas...on our way home.

Not bad, not bad.

There always has to be a traveling shot...Olivea in the back!

Cute Uncle Silas with Livy, Meritt and Collette.

Ready to find that perfect Christmas tree!

Visited with the animals first...cute goose!

Grandma Cakey and Olivea saying hello.

Collette enjoying Uncle Silas...I think..

and some Auntie Amy, too!

I had the honor of cutting down the "perfect tree". First timer!!

Easier than I thought...fresh wood is easier to cut!!

Hauling off the tree!  Doesn't my hair look fabulous??

Collette and Creepy Baby

She was just starting to take steps while we were there.

Where to Begin!?

I'm so far behind in my blogging due to a couple reasons...

#1: I haven't had time: sewing, sewing, sewing, crafting, new calling, yada, yada, yada!! AND

#2: That whole getting out of the habit thing...but, honestly, was it really a habit?

Thanks to those who have kept checking back, and back, AND BACK...loves!

So where to begin?!!  I guess right where I left off!

We had a fantastic trip down to San Diego this summer!  It always is!  It was filled with family, beach days, family pictures, a baby blessing, fresh squeezed OJ, being silly, a pool party, and more FAMILY TIME!  The one thing I regret us not doing is taking Drew to Sea World again! Oh well!  

We'll go for sure in December!!

Our drive down was glorious with the DVD player!!

Beach Day 1: Loved watching this!!!

Nothing better than a nap on the beach...waves crashing, nice cool breeze!

Todd, Olivea, Meritt, and Collette.  They blessed Collette while we were there!

Reagan met her other Great-grandma...Ruthie!

Beach Day 2: Beach Twins and Olivea!

Nothing like a good game of Smashball with Grandpa!!  5 pass record!

Nothing like playing in the sand with Auntie Meritt and Olivea!

Reagan's first time in the ocean!! She did not like it too well!

Grandma Cakey with the Beach Twins...not looking, of course, but Gma looks great!!

Pool Party: Drew showing off his mad swimming skills!!

Merina and Chrissy made me a quilt for Reagan!!  SOOO beautiful!!!

From tree in the backyard...

Cute boy!

To juicer in the kitchen....

Mmmmmm!!!

Go Chargers!!!

Our own Chopin and Beethoven!!!  What a concert!

The measuring wall!!  Reagan's first time!!

Meeting "Creepy Baby" aka. Heavy Baby....

A group shot...don't we look fabby!!??

LS Ranch-July 2010

We had a really full, fun packed July!  With the celebrations of the 4th, which I posted about earlier, our (what would seem) yearly trip to LS Ranch, and Bear Lake (earlier post as well...sorry a bit out of order) we LOVED July!

Drew loved throwing rocks into the creek!

Jacoby and Daxton just hangin'!

Cute little Dylann with her mommy, Val!

I thought this was a cool pic of Drew sporting the headlamp! A camping must!

Reagan's first outdoor outing...she was very bundled!!

Enjoying the campfire and lots of stars!!

Suntanning???

I really have no words...just Taylor in his true form!

Yummmy, yummmy camping breakfast!!

Gramma with Reagan...sporting their true colors!

Daxton, Uncle Evan, and Jacoby!!

Auntie Jill trying to make Reagan smile...

Auntie McKenna and Miss Saigarooni!!

One of his many expressions this trip!

Playing is so fun!!

We made it off the dirt road and up the hill on to Highway 6...barely!

 Side Story:
So here's the story behind LS Ranch.  Jamie's parents own this beautiful property up Spanish Fork Canyon...just tucked up nicely on your way to Manti.  There is a pavillion with a fireplace and above it are the initials..LSR...for LS Ranch.  So last year, I asked Jamie, what does LSR stand for...knowing her family's last name is Ellis.  She said that he uncle (or someone) in the family was asked to come up and write Ellis on the trash cans and he wrote LS instead of Ellis...so now the ranch is called LS Ranch! Ha! Love it!  Ok...
But many thanks to the Ellis' for letting the Ehat's spend time together here at LS Ranch! We sure do have a lot of fun being together!!