Probably Our Worst Snow of Winter 2011-2012

They wanted to try to make a snowman. Didn't get very far.

Getting Ready for Orthodontia

Yikes!

Christmas Vacation 2011

With the rate at which my nieces and nephews get married in California, we should have bought stock in SkyBlue Airlines years ago. Lauren finally chased a boy until he caught her and we had her wedding celebrations the week in between Christmas and New Years. Kim graciously offered to let us stay with them. We were planning on staying in a motel. But, were happy for her hospitality. The last time we went to Disneyland was in April of 2007. So, Lenore has been saving some money and the kids have been anticipating for a while. This time the weather was beautiful, which makes for a nice time except that everyone else in the world is there. We had reservations at the Blue Bayou and when we finished at the restaurant all of the Fastpass tickets were doled out for the day. So, we did a lot of waiting in line. I would be better at this if I ever did much walking or standing. We got to do a lot. But, would have liked to do more. Indiana Jones was broken when we were in line (again.) We saw David Boreanaz and I was going to take a picture and then I felt sorry for him. The most fun we had was on Tom Sawyer Island. I think it is now called Pirate Island. I had forgotten about the fun caves and stuff, and yes I am too tall for the caves. I am always amazed at the mass of people you see wearing silly hats and dressed in who knows what at Disneyland.

We got a chance to drop by the Aquabats! studios and see their latest project. Shanna and Christian were nice enough to give us an informal tour. It was quite interesting. This is probably the closest I will come to greatness, I was in the same room as a BAFTA award! The Yo Gabba Gabba award from 2008.

The kids inside the BattleTram!

Mom at the controls of the laboratory.

In between the temple sealing ceremony and the reception we dashed down to San Clemente to have some Cassano's pizza and walk around. We were still in our nice clothes so people were staring at us like we were David Boreanaz.

-Todd Lillywhite