Ski Tahoe

I have never thought that I the southern gal, beach and water lover would ever say this but "let it snow!!"  We had another wonderful ski adventure to South Lake Tahoe and skied Heavenly.  Ashlyn  actually was old enough to take a few lessons.  She was up with great balance skiing down the bunny slopes in no time. For me I took another lesson and feel very confidence on the green and some small blue slopes.  Chris and I got to take a few run together.  We looked strange out there one on skies and the other snow boarding but we enjoyed our time out together.  

As for Lake Tahoe, it is a beautiful place.  We drove around the lake and even headed up north one day.  The view were spectacular.  It makes you really think of nature and the wonderful events that can happen there.  We had all elements -- snow, ice, sun, water, rainbows, and even a small fire.  The are is so dynamic.  Needless to say the best element we had on this trips was we were able to enjoy it with friends and even other family member.  

Christmas hustle and bustle!

This year Christmas was a hustle and bustle.  Our family got to enjoy some holiday fun with neighbors then we celebrated our Christmas a day early.  We had made arrangements with Santa and he agreed to come a day early for Ashlyn because she was such a good girl.  Then on Christmas day we head to New York City.  There we enjoy an Christmas dinner at Rockefeller Cafe right below the Christmas tree.  We were able to watch the ice skaters while we had a wonderful Ortiona  Family dinner.  The next day it was off to Hershey, PA for Alex and Jolene's official wedding.  We got to enjoy Chocolate World and the Hershey Hotel.  The wedding we great and we dance until midnight (well it was only 9pm Monterey time!).  Then back to JFK to catch our plane back to Monterey.  Luckily, our flight were not delayed in any way.  I know other had a hassle at airport.  Our experience was so good that we bought a ticket for Tita Rosie to come and visit us for a while.  So Christmas is over.  All the decoration are down however now the organization starts since we will not be in CA next year for Christmas.  We are looking forward to spending Christmas in a new location either it be in Washington, D.C. or where ever  else the army decides to send us.  I hope you all enjoyed your holiday season.