Bates Nut Farm

I used to come to Bates Nut Farm when I was a little girl. And now it’s fun to take our kids. Oliver was very excited to feed the animals. Every time he feeds the animals he sticks out his tongue. Sweet faces like that...

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Lulu’s Creperie

I have some friends who still live in Orange County, so while at Sharon’s house some of us met for breakfast at a little creperie near Sharon’s house.Here is my friend Franklin, who I haven’t seen in fourteen...

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50s Sock Hop Dance

While in California, we went to stay with my sister Sharon. It was so fun to spend time with her and her sweet boys, and the kids all had a great time together. The first day we were there, Cameron and Aidan were having a sock...

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They Sure Clean Up Nice!

Here is Marion in her new dress from Chris’ Aunt Sharon. So precious. She looks like a little cupcake. And Oliver is sporting his new favorite suit that I got for him. Marion is a happy girl with her Grandpa! If it looks...

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Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Dessert?

My dad has a waffle cone maker, so we decided to try it out one evening. The cones turned out super yummy, and Chris is sold on this awesome kitchen gadget. Next time we are going to try and make the chocolate waffle cones, and...

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Grandpa’s Birthday

My Dad’s birthday was at the end of March, actually on the day he took us to the Wild Animal Park. Dad had to pick up (my brother) Gregg and (his wife) Vy at the airport late that night in a rainstorm, so we had to have his...

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San Diego Wild Animal Park

Grandpa took us to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It is right near Grandma and Grandpa’s house, so Grandpa bought the kids year passes so we could go whenever we come to visit.Oliver was so excited about this big Moniter...

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I’m going to Disneyland!

While staying with Grandma and Grandpa last month, we took a trip to Disneyland! Elora was super excited because she remembers going when she was two, and Oliver was excited because we told him he would get to meet Mickey...

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