Cookie Crazy

Adam: What did you do today?

Katelyn: Make Cookies.

Adam: What else?

Katelyn:

Cookies, cookies...aaaand.....Cookies.

Dana: Literally. That's ALL we did.

Beautiful Day

Today was one of those perfect days.
I got an early Christmas present from one of my dearest friends. She took Katelyn and I (and her two daughters) to a performance of the Nutcracker. It was the most enjoyable Nutcracker performance I can remember...for a couple of reasons. 1. The company (I love Bertha's family like my own). 2. Katelyn loved it, and that made me happy. 3. It was condensed (to cater to the children). 3. In between each scene they explained what was about to happen (also for the kids). 4. Santa was there.

After the ballet we ate lunch at South Coast Plaza...

Then we were off to a recital that one of Bertha's daughters was playing in. Zach and Adam came along as well. All of the performers did an excellent job. I got a couple of pics before my camera batteries died.

Afterwards Katelyn went back to Bertha's house for an impromptu play date. Adam and I jumped on the opportunity to get some Katelyn-free Christmas shopping done. It was wonderful! And we got a good chunk of our shopping over with, so I am stoked.

Thank you Bertha for such a perfect day!

The Coolest Dad Ever

Twice a week Adam stays home with the kids at night while I go out and work for a couple hours. They usually have fun and do things that I never let them do when I am in charge.

The other night when I came home they were all huddled around the TV watching cartoons. The house smelled like chocolate.

"I made brownies. In a heart-shaped pan," said Adam.

Awww, how sweet! I thought.

"They are what we ate for dinner," said Adam.

Huh? I thought.

"I wish I could vomit," said Adam.

So funny! And Katelyn was stoked. She thought it was the coolest night ever.

Granny B Turns 100 Today

Recent Granny quote:

"I'm still perkin' but I'm runnin' out of steam." Granny, I love that you have been around to watch so many generations grow up. I love to visit you and hear your stories over and over again. I hope you will be around to see my kids grow up. Is it possible to live that long? But I've always had this feeling that you will never die. I hope that you don't. Is that selfish? I know that you are excited to "get your wings," but things won't seem the same when you are gone. But since you will eventually have to leave us, just promise me that when you do, you will say hello to Grandad and Grandpa and Uncle Tim for me. I know you miss them like crazy, and I miss them too.

I wish I could be with you today to celebrate and sing Happy Birthday to you.

You are one amazing Granny and

I LOVE YOU BUSHELS!

Happy Birthday

Love, Dana

Dana Point

Somewhere...Beyond the sea...Somewhere, waiting for me...My lover stands on golden sands... And watches the ships...That go...Sailing.

--Jack Lawrence