Monday, March 30, 2020

Jan 2020 San Diego and Elena is 5!

Jan 2020

Aunt Cindy and Olivia came to visit us!

 Build-A-Bear trip!

 Happy January Birthdays, Girls!

Paint by Number.

We made it to San Diego. Long time, no see Chris ;)

Alley way to the Pacific Ocean from our little rental in Mission Beach.

Elena found a mermaid.

Worth the trip for these views!


Watch out, Rapunzel has her pan!

While Ryan is at his conference, Elena and are exploring Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

Oops, we turned our backs to the ocean and she got us. That was refreshing!



Overlook at Cabrillo National Monument. We can see Mexico from here!

The lighthouse.

Scientific observations being made today at the tide pools.

Cousin silliness.

Sea World today!



College buddies Ankur and Ryan reunite.

Our kiddies had a great time playing together.

Waterfront park and playground.

More Mommy daughter exploration today. San Diego Maritime Museum.

We were brave enough to check out the submarine this time.

Elena at the helm of the Star of India. Arrrr!

Sushi lunch with cousins!

Another beautiful sunset at Mission Beach.

These girls braved the cold water.

Belmont Park fun.


Until next time San Diego...

Time to bake the cookies.

Dress up with Eli.

Grandma Nona and Grandpa Dennis are here!

Dress up with Ruby and Leona at her party.

Happy 5th Birthday Elena.

Thanks for the beautiful quilt, Grandma Nona.

Swimming with cousins!

Birthday girl got to celebrate at school.

Drop off of her "birthday presents."

Annual check up. This girl is growing.

Watching our neighbor, Tara perform at OSU.

Elena's first lost tooth on Jan 25, 2020.


Sunday, March 29, 2020

Dec 2019/Jan 2020 Christmas and New Year family gatherings

Dec 2019/Jan 2020

Detroit Shipping Company for the lunch win.

Board & Brush with the Girls!

Our creations.

Visiting our dear friends, the Duthies.

Parak Christmas gathering and Ron and Lorrie's.

Host and Hostess with the mostest.

Elena and one of her best buddies!

Olivia and Elena godmother/goddaughter gift exchange.

Kid cookie decorating fun.


It wouldn't be a Parak party without card games.



Our family gift exchange.

Playing with new toys.

Willow, our temporary Christmas puggle.

Christmas Eve neighborhood luminary making.




Oh my princesses!

Merry Christmas.

Christmas morning with Grandma Carol.

New Basic Brass Band at Natalie's.

Willow is making herself right at home.

NYE toast (around 8pm) with friends!

Our Cantzler family is here!

Getting some fresh air at Highbanks Metropark.


Cousin snuggles.

Hot tub time at Kevin and Lindsays'.

More cousin love.

Happy Birthday Carol!


Lots of laughs playing Picto-Phone.

Gift exchange craziness.

Elena and Everly are big princess fans!


White Elephant fun.

Bye cousins!

Last hurrah at Scene 45 trampoline park.