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