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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

An Easter in Santa Barbara

It felt so wonderful to spend time with my beloveds in Santa Barbara.  Lindsey was in transition from school to going on her study abroad in London through a satellite BYU campus program.  She has created a new blog in its honor.  http://lindseyjae.blogspot.com  I can't wait to hear about all the royal wedding pizazz.
Mom & Dad are doing great.  Dad has been getting really healthy so he thought he'd celebrate Easter by getting a huge bag of See's candy.  It was a divine gathering.  Of course, Mom made the best food ever.  Artichokes, Red Potatoes, Delicious Salad, Tri tip, and Strawberry Shortcake.  It was a feast to remember.
It was fun to hang out with Jessy and Shaun and the babies.  Those kids are a crack up.  We got some great video footage of Robbie teaching Mason some yoga and Trevor running by Mason and conveniently pushing him over any time it was ... well convenient.  And my favorite shot is of Mason struggling to run in a straight line after being twirled around in circles.  What a tough kid!
Mak's coming in on her own lately as she has really grasped the fashion world and has entered the teen lifestyle... she's at the point of rapid grow up right now.  The catalyst was church dances.  She's history.  She'd rather go to the dance than decorate eggs with the family.  Understood.  Just didn't realize how lil Mak got all grown up on me.
Robbie and I had a wonderful time.  It was non stop.  Rob and Dad met up with Kevin and Matt.  They went for a Stand Up Paddle at Serena.  After that we went on a hike with Dad and Mak and it was my first time actually seeing Tangerine Falls.
Easter meant a lot to me.  Mostly because I could mingle it up and be with my family.  It's almost uncanny when you get together and you realize how much you are alike them when your whole life you tried to break free from the nest.  I love you nest!
As it was Easter... I was able to reflect during sacrament meeting on what the celebration really was all about. I though of the talk that I love by Elder Holland and Bruce R. McConkie's last testimonies.  I think they nail the Easter message.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rollerblades & Ski Poles

Rob & I were dying when we saw this guy on the 101 on our way home from Church.  This guy was weaving in and out of runners and bikers.  He looked ridiculous.  We had to turn around and film him.  We almost couldn't catch him.  He was making time.