Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Rainy 2017

This year has been off to an extremely rainy start, but us Californians are so thankful!

We love seeing Camp Pendleton (and everywhere else) so green!

L enjoyed a Ladies' Painting Night with fellow Marine band wives.

The finished product. Everyone did a great job!

After over 2 years of occupational therapy and physical therapy, we're excited to see Z riding her bike! So thankful for wonderful therapists and her determination.

A blurry picture of A at the graduation ceremony from his 16-week Career Course Seminar for Staff Sergeants. 

Happy Z enjoying Disney On Ice in San Diego. Thanks, Yiayia, for the tickets!

Charcoal art ("Pikachu with lightning tail") while Daddy BBQs in the backyard.


We said our final farewell and celebrated the life of A's dear grandma. 
We love you and miss you, YiaYia Anna. 
 

A had the honor of being a pallbearer at the funeral in Pasadena. 



A bittersweet time with loved ones.

Some of YiaYia Anna's grandchildren

L's parents joined us as well. 

Thea N flew out from Maryland. So nice spending some extra time with her!

In February, we also celebrated (Z's) Yiayia's birthday at the Greek Corner Cafe.

Happy birthday, Yiayia!

Monday, January 2, 2017

Sisters' Trip & New Years Eve!


 A rare event, these two sisters took a super-quick road trip to Central California!


Sunrise on the road.

Snow through the Grapevine. Snowy owl mascot on the inside.

















First stop, Oakdale! Fun seeing our cousin and her "farm"!


Walking the trail behind her property.


Helping to round up the chickens for bedtime.

Thanks to the Turners for being our gracious hosts!

Next stop, San Francisco!

We fought hard for a parking spot on the Headlands, but the view on this beautiful day was worth it!

This was M's first time back in 20 years! She was due for another trip.

View from the top of the Lombard Street.

The fire hose-shaped Coit Tower. 
Franciscan sourdough bread bowl on Pier 39! 

















Clang! Clang! Clang! went the trolley.

Photobombed by Alcatraz.

Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.


And thanks to our long-time friends, the McVeys, for hosting us!
Thankful for safe travels and fun sister time!

A few days later, we got to ring in the New Year with this wild bunch!



 The family talent show was a big hit.


The Sonny & Cher act was a real crowd-pleaser. 

 Wonder Woman and her Kitty.

Ready for the countdown to 2017!

Happy New Year!