Auntie Ellen--2009

This past week my sister Ellen was in town!! Our first order of business was a trip to Disneyland... and that's the only event I have any pictures of. :) We had a really lovely day. The kids were well-behaved, the lines were mostly short, the food was good, the weather was cool in the morning, warm for the afternoon. Just pleasant...we stayed 12 hours. After recovering on Friday, we had a fun girly afternoon on Saturday...Virginia, Ellen and I got pedicures together. Virginia got little flowers painted on her big toes and ring fingers and didn't want to wash her hands lest they rub off. :) Sunday we went to church, finally got Ellen back to El Cholo for lunch (we didn't make it the last two years), and then spent some time at the Getty Center. It was a beautiful day for taking the in the view, the gardens and some famous artwork. There was an exhibit of French bronze statues that was very cool (Louis XIV, Cardinal Richilieu, Voltaire...) and it's always amazing to see Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, etc. in person. Even when you're hauling around a very antsy 3 year old. We also managed to get some baking in...always important.

PICTURES 7/31/09

Moby, etc.

Check out V boogie-boarding, more playing trains and our new minivan!! It is a big, white 2009 Kia Sedona. We call it "Moby". My sister Ellen and I thought "Vanna White" was a pretty good name too, but Chris wouldn't go for it. :) We have also named our silver Civic "Squirt". We have been enjoying the spaciousness of Moby and the ability to carry more than 4 people...even though Chris did make Ellen a little car sick in the back seat. And it is definitely more challenging to park Moby than Squirt! But we're learning to swing wide. So come on out and see us... we can drive you around!

PICTURES 7/26/09