Sylvia visits from England {Thanksgiving day snaps }

 In November, Brian's sister, Sylvia, came to California for a three week visit. It had been 5 years since the Hixson "Kids" were together! We had a lovely time visiting with Sylvia and were very happy that she was able to stay a few days here with us. On Thanksgiving, I took several snaps of all the Hixsons. Here are a few of my favorites. 

 first snap: Karen, Sylvia, Melissa and Brian

above: Harry and Lorena Hixson family

top row: Billy, Richard, Karen, Bob, Brian, me, Rachel and Andrew

bottom row: Emily, Melissa and Sylvia

 above: "Our Kids" ;)

Andrew, Rachel, Emily and Billy

 above and below: I love them so much!

 Since Sylvia was here through November 29th, Brian and I decided to have a Christmas party! We thought she'd enjoy having Thanksgiving AND Christmas before going home. We all had a great time!

 above: group shot including friends, Debbie and Don.

below: Becky and Pete

12.12.12 { at 12:12 pm }

Pam, Erin and I decided to take our picture on 12.12.12, just for the fun of it!

Huntington Library

 On October 28th, Brian and I met up with Joanna and Tony at the Huntington Library. We had a lovely time walking around some of the gardens and looking in some of the galleries. Here are three snaps taken that day.

Mom and Dad's 60th { and a Dodger game }

 On August 9th, my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary! Several family members met for lunch to celebrate. Here are a few snaps.

 above: aren't they cute! :)

below: the three of us

 On September 28, Brian and I went to a Dodger game. We had fun! And they won!! haha

 Dodger Stadium above. Brian and me below.

July Vacation { a very late post }

 Back in July, Brian and I took a two week road trip. We drove north on Highway 395 (Three Flags Highway) to Spokane, WA- driving east and west on I-90 from Coeur d'Alene to Seattle- Down I-5 making our way to the OR coast then across OR to Crater Lake. Then down I-5 to Sacramento- south on US 99 making our way back home. The trip was awesome! We camped and hoteled it along the way. We had one rule- no fast food or chain food dining! And let me tell you, that was the best rule ever! I took tons of snaps- mostly on the road with my g6. Here are a few of my favorites.

 first snap: start of our trip- 395 before Bear Valley Rd.

above: Lake Albert, OR

 above: 45th Parallel sign north of Dale, OR

 above: Kerry Park, Seattle, WA

 above: Washington State Capital Building

 above: overlooking Arcadia Beach, OR

 above and below: Crater Lake, OR

 above and below: California State Capital

Fall { in the garden }

 A couple of days ago, I was out in the garden and took some snaps of the liquidambar and red bud trees. Here are a few of my favorites.

 b & w snap: Spiked Fruit

color/above: liquidambar spikes

 above: red bud colors

below: red bud leaf  'hangin' on'

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Travis + Lauren { Wed! }

 On October 19, Travis Bruton and Lauren Morten were wed at the Upland Hills Country Club. (Travis is the son of my friend, Laurie.) Everything about the wedding was just lovely! Here are a few of my favorite snaps.

 Views from my seat.

 above: Travis, Cyn, Lauren, Laurie and me.

below: photo booth fun!

 In June, I took Travis' and Lauren's engagement snaps. Go to my archive and check them out.

 

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Rachel + Andrew { A Year From Today! }

 On August 4th, while Rachel and Andrew were on vacation in Chicago, Andrew proposed and Rachel said YES! Whoot! We are sooo excited! The date has been set: October 4, 2013! A year from today! It's going to be a fun year. :) Here are a few snaps.

 ^cellphone snap they sent us

  ^Taken the day Andrew asked us for Rachel's hand

Tomala + Dave { today's their day }

Today, my friends Tomala and Dave will be getting married in Columbus, Indiana. I wish I could be there to see it happen! Tomala and Dave: Wishing you love and happiness on your wedding day and all the days ahead.

Sarah { Senior Snapshoot }

Sarah is s.w.e.e.t. She's on the girls varsity basketball team at Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington where she will be a senior this year. While out in sunny California with her parents, our good friends Kevin and Louise, I was able to meet up with her for a senior snapshoot in Redlands. Here are a few of my favorites.

below: Here is Sarah with big sister, Sophie.

Two years ago, I was able to take Sophie's senior snapshoot. To see them, go to my archives and click on 2010: August: Sophie.

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