Max's Caboose Birthday Party

Max had a great time on the the Niles Canyon Railway today.  We rented the caboose car for our group.  The caboose came with a chaperone that rode in our car and informed us about the history of the railway.  The kids enjoyed climbing up and down to the Cupola.  The grown-ups enjoyed coffee, breakfast, and a scenic ride on a beautiful day.  Overall, a great time was had by all.

Penny's first time ice skating

Penny and I tried ice skating at the Walnut Creek outdoor holiday rink.  It was really difficult!  But, we were both laughing the whole time, as we slipped around together.  Penny is looking forward to trying it again.

Christmas in San Diego

This year, we traveled to San Diego for Christmas week.  We got to enjoy the sun (beach weather) and spend time with family (including meeting new baby Remy!! and Kansas cousins).

Pre-Christmas celebrations with friends and family

Penny Karate

Penny started karate in a multi-age, multi-level class and it was very intimidating. She cried and needed a lot of individual attention from the teachers.  Then taking advantage of Minkz's time off, we put her in her age level, beginning class and she did very well.  She even graduated to a yellow-belt.  Unfortunately, that class is in the middle of the day, mid-week, so we are not sure when she can participate again.  Max came along to all of her classes.

Post-Thanksgiving traditions

Two traditions we seem to have started for the days after Thanksgiving are driving to the top of Mount Diablo and going to the car show.