Monday, November 21, 2005
Autumn Pacific
Justine shot this masterpeice. I really like this photo and have to tell you all about our day at the beach. The Santa Anna's were here this weekend and it made for an absolute perfect day of cool warmth and force even the couchiest of potato's outside. The air was perfect and drywith a slight breeze. We were at Wind and Sea beach in La Jolla and it was littered with photographers doing family portraits. We counted 6 different photographers doing seperate shoots in our 180 degree view of the ocean. It was almost comical. It makes sense, it's the holiday season and this beach is one of the most beautiful for portraits. We played with a beachball and Ultimate Disc as well as chased the incomming surf. It was a GREAT day. Sure California is expensive, and well San Diego is outright criminal when it comes to the cost of housing. But we sure get our money worth when days like today pass through our eyes and skin. The sunset was perfect and absolute in it's beauty. Lucas and I stopped to look for a minute while getting our feet wet with slightly cool ocean water. This was the last shot on the 128 Mb memory card and Justine took a winner.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
North Carolina Vacation
We went on vacation to North Carolina to visit the Harrelson's, Tim, Misti, Emily, little Tim, and Caroline. The Harrelson's live in Goldsboro, a small rural town near Raleigh. First and foremost thanks are in order. Thanks Misti for your endless paitence and the tour of your state both east west. Thanks Tim for your brief visits and leadership, and for the recomendation of liver mush (new things are a must in life). Thanks to Emily for her bright smile and amazing presence with children. We hope you get to go to New York...it will be most fun. Thanks little Tim for your sense of play and laser tag..and spelling CLOWN in Quiddler the first round was quite the feat. Finally thanks Caroline for your boundless energy and fun you gave to Lucas. Your home was a delight and we appreciate having friends in other parts of our nation.
We visited the east coast in North Carolina and walked the grounds of Fort Macon, a civil war fort off the Atlantic Beach. This was a thrill. The fort is well built and has stood the test of time. The area near the fort is also where the famed priate Blackbeard was from. Lots more information be read from this link You can also see images of our visit and a video of Lucas and I playing at the Playspace Museum. We also visited a revolutionary and civil war era cemetary, a childrens museum in Raleigh, and the local State Park. Even though we did a lot of driving everything we went to was well worth it.
Finally, Lucas also did a few firsts. We played Quiddler a great family game. Lucas learned and played Uno, Mexican Dominoes, and a brief game of Xbox. Lucas really liked playing cards with everyone and a few nights we had a candelight night where we turned off the lights and played games. It's a great tradition where the family saves money on their energy bill and the family spends time together. Great idea!
We visited the east coast in North Carolina and walked the grounds of Fort Macon, a civil war fort off the Atlantic Beach. This was a thrill. The fort is well built and has stood the test of time. The area near the fort is also where the famed priate Blackbeard was from. Lots more information be read from this link You can also see images of our visit and a video of Lucas and I playing at the Playspace Museum. We also visited a revolutionary and civil war era cemetary, a childrens museum in Raleigh, and the local State Park. Even though we did a lot of driving everything we went to was well worth it.
Finally, Lucas also did a few firsts. We played Quiddler a great family game. Lucas learned and played Uno, Mexican Dominoes, and a brief game of Xbox. Lucas really liked playing cards with everyone and a few nights we had a candelight night where we turned off the lights and played games. It's a great tradition where the family saves money on their energy bill and the family spends time together. Great idea!
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Happy Jack-O-Lantern - Halloween 2005
Lucas wanted a "Happy Jack-O-Lantern" this year. Dressed as the Alphabet, we carved pumpkins before we set off for the neighborhood trick or treat. I didn't get a good shot of Lucas' costume. Justine and I worked so hard on it and well after a few minutes of moving in a costume consisting of a big letter A and Z on foamcore across his chest he bent down and crammed the letter A into his chin. That was the end of wearing the costume. At least he wore his Letter A shirt we made him. Lucas had so much fun going to houses last year we thought this year we would be out until midnight. Well it didn't work out this year. Lucas got tired of trick or treating early on so we ended the festivities early. Georgia's holiday dinner feast was fantastic. She is an excellent cook indeed. We spent the evening with dear friends Joyce, Allen, Abbott, Suzanne, and Georgia. Happy Celtic New Year!
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