Playing in Marin Headlands

One of the days during our Thanksgiving break we went to Marin Headlands and did some hiking.  We first hiked up to Hawk Hill and looked out at the view of Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.  It was really pretty up on Hawk Hill, but foggy in Pirates Cove.

So we found a beach we had never been to and hiked there instead.  It wasn't as foggy and it was fun to play in the sand and explore.  The kids hiked up on some big rocks.  Mommy watched from below.  The sand was black and a little more coarse than other beaches we had been to in that area.  It was really interesting. After playing for a long time we decided to hike back out and go find some dinner. 

Daddy had seen a restaurant on our drive called Black Bear Diner, so we decided to give it a try.  It was really fun.  A good family restaurant that had lots of yummy (probably not healthy) food.  But after a day of hiking and exploring the kids ate really good and then fell asleep on the drive home. 

Family Christmas Picture

This years family Christmas picture was pretty painless.  We decided to take it in the backyard by the palm tree.  It took a few tries, but we got one where everyone was looking at the camera.  Mommy also took some pictures of the kids.  Merry Christmas!

Family Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  In the morning we set up the Christmas Trees while the turkey was cooking.  We also went for our own Family Turkey Trot on the cross country track behind the high school.  Mommy picked some flowers and lemons from the garden to put in the cornucopia on the table. Then we ate a delicious feast.   We were stuffed afterwards.  It was fun to be together and have a few days off from work and school. 

The Johnsons visit!

Scerinda and her kids came for a visit this past week.  Uncle Ken flew in on Friday to meet them, and Uncle Mark and Aunt EJ came up on Saturday.  It was a fun and busy week.

Their visit started of a little rough.  We thought we were over the stomach flu from the week before, but on Wednesday night Mom (Tauna)  and Catherine both got sick.  Then Tommy the next night.  We were still able to squeeze in lots of fun activities, and we were all recovered by the time Uncle Ken, Uncle Mark, and Aunt EJ came.  Here are some pictures from all of the fun things we did.


Buying fresh Mandarins from the Mandarin farm.

Exploring Sutter's Mill

Hiked on the Western States Trail.

Finding the bridge that is usually underwater in Folsom Lake.

Yummy Dinner together.

Mom took the Johnson and Walnut Creek Sanderson's family portraits before Church.  These are her two favorites.


We were so happy to have our cousins and family here.  It was nice to visit and explore together.  The kids all played together really well.  We were sad to say goodbye at the end of the week!  We hope they come back soon.