80 Degrees and Snowing

We took our annual trip to the mall to watch it snow. This year it has been unseasonably warm--it was actually 82 degrees on the day we watched the snow. We tried to dress warm to make it feel more like winter but by the end we were taking vests and scarfs off because it was just too darn hot! Watching the snow was still SO much fun. Catching snow flakes with our hands and in our mouth was such a treat. Sometimes I wish it snowed here just a few days out of the year!

(for those of you that don't know--snow machines are brought in, aka bubbles, to make it snow for 15 minutes. A true delight in a snow free town. :) )

The crew before the snow countdown

Campbell not too sure about what is coming down from the sky

I spy the first snowflake!

Tastes kind of funny

Game Over

Last weekend I played in my last soccer game of the season. The best part? Cupcakes and trophies at the end. I (along with most of my teammates) kept coming to the side and asking "Are we done yet?". That about sums up our season. :) It was great fun though and I can't wait to see what sport I try out next!

Getting ready to kick off.

Getting my trophy and cupcake from the coaches (or dad)

Best part of the day

Love my trophy!

Best buds!

Buddy

The Elf on the shelf has arrived...good behavior had by all around the house.

Oh and Santa came a little early for mom and dad...delivered a new camera. Isn't is delightful?

Sneak Peak

We were walking through the mall last week and there was the big man with NO line and all alone. He called out to me and told me to come sit on his lap. So I ran over as quick as I could and jumped up on up. Oh he was so nice! He asked me what I wanted for Christmas and we had a nice long chat. After that he gave me a coloring book and I was on my way. What a great unplanned treat!

Fondue Fun

To celebrate mom and dad's seven year anniversary we made fondue! The best part? Coleman and I got to take part in dipping too! The cheese was my favorite, Coleman just liked the bread and veggies. To each their own. Cheers!

California Dreamin'

We are back and fully recovered! Well as recovered as you are going to get anyway. :) The four of us road tripped to San Diego over Thanksgiving to visit our favorite friends Jared, Shari and their baby Jackson. The Teach's were WONDERFUL hosts who showed us a lot of SoCal in a short amount of time. Thanks for all the fun and laughs. Can't wait to go back!

Out of the car and ready to go to the beach!

First glimpse of the ocean

Ready to go!

Fearless Campbell making a run for the water

Collecting rocks

Visiting the seals in LaJolla

Campbell's new BFF Jackson

Give Thanks

Look at these sweet faces ready to partake in a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Two minutes after this photo was taken I had the biggest meltdown of my existence. Not really sure why but you know how it goes--your mom and dad want you to act really cute and sweet and 'eh' you just really don't feel like it. Needless to say, I do believe at one point, all of the kids were crying, the moms were running around trying to fix it and the dads weren't quite sure if they should eat or leave the room. By the time things calmed down Thanksgiving dinner became left overs and we were eating things heated up in front of the T.V. I know this is one Thanksgiving I will never forget! Thankfully Shari and Jared are really easy going and just went with the flow. I even think I heard a few giggles about it later in the evening when they were having "adult" time. Oh the fun memories I love to create!

I heart San Diego

Can you believe this is right across the street from the Teach's house? That's a great front yard if you ask me.

Lifeguard view (insert Baywatch music now)

Campbell NOT happy about this.

I am a surfer at heart. Can't wait for my first board!

Explorin'

Build it and we will come!

Legoland--Thumps up across the board! Everyone in the family enjoyed this legoriffic place. Everything was built out of legos--benches, rides, signs, you name it--it was built out of legos. Coleman couldn't get enough of this little boy's dreamland. Race cars, helicopters, fire trucks and much more! The Harger's will definitely be visiting this place again. Fun, fun, fun!

Shampu

What would a trip to California be without a visit to Sea World? Of course the animals were a HUGE it, especially Shampu (aka Shamu). A fun filled day spent with sea creatures--another Harger thumbs up.

California Parkin It

A vacation wouldn't be complete without a trip to the local park. Lucky for us this treasure was right across the street!