12/6/11

New Helmet

The plagiocephaly correction helmet continues. I honestly can't even remember if I've posted a new picture of Little O's new helmet. Butterflies this time. At her last helmet appointment there was no change, no growth, and no improvement. Her appetite has slowed down tremendously, thus, no growth spurt. I honestly think it's the first time in this little ladies' life that she hasn't grown.

12/5/11

A Mini Vacation

The Iron Chef and I escaped town ... well ... for a few days. We headed to the coast for some fun. The hubby had his work Christmas Party in San Francisco and we worked our trip around that function. We drank too much, ate too much, and had a great time. It was a well needed trip away from our kiddos. Love them to death, but time away is always a great thing - on both ends.

We started off the trip with our second visit to the beautiful 17-mile-drive. We went to the majority of the stops, grabbed lunch at Pebble Beach, and ended our day with scenic views of Carmel Beach, which is amazing! And, of course, the end to the end ... happy hour.

Day 2 included driving along Highway 1. The California coast is amazing, breathtaking, and the drive is crazy! It will definitely make a motion sickness person not feel well ... but worth a drive. Hearst Castle - check! Sunset on the ocean - check! Another enjoyable day.

After our adventures on the coast, we headed up to San Francisco for the Iron Chef's Christmas Party, which was held on a private yacht. We toured around the San Fran bay, enjoying the beautiful skyline lit up with holiday lights. Definitely a creative way to see the city at night. Before our big celebration we walked the Golden Gate Bridge and toured Alcatrez. Alcatrez was definitely one of my favorites on this trip. Great information, eery information. Hard to believe this was a working prison several years ago.

Next up --- Jamaica --- and we can't wait!












12/4/11

Happy 60th Birthday, Dad!

Happy 60th Birthday to one of my favorites, my dad. Such an inspiration, always providing, and loving unconditionally. Thanks for everything dad, you've been an inspiration to me ever since I could remember. Cheers to your 60th year and the many years that have yet to come. I love you with all my heart. Happy Birthday, Dad.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The tree is up, the decorations are hung. I'm adding a few "extra" jazz to areas this year. I snapped a few pictures the other day only to realize pictures of xmas decorations just don't do justice.




Vacation with the Iron Chef

The Iron Chef and I took a well needed, well deserved mini vacation and here's a quick snapshot of one of our stops along the way.