POINT FERMIN LIGHTHOUSE

This was a great lighthouse you'd never expect to find just outside of Los Angeles.
- Taken at 12:21 PM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

CINNAMON TRADITION

It's tradition to serve cinnamon rolls for breakfast Christmas morning.
- Taken at 10:24 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

TIME TO RE-GIFT

My mother, aware of my hatred of fruit cake, got me one for Christmas. I makes a great door stop.
- Taken at 10:19 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

KIDS IN A CANDY SHOP

Tiff and Donna tear into the one gift they were allowed to open Christmas Eve.
- Taken at 10:17 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

SHOWTIME

My dad, furthering his request to replace his VHS tapes with DVDs, got a number of his favorite titles.
- Taken at 10:21 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

STEAMY

Donna did a good job of fogging up the windows while preparing the feast for five.
- Taken at 10:16 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

SANTA CAME!

The stockings were full, as usual, Christmas morning... even mom's.
- Taken at 10:23 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS

It was a real treat to sit down to a Christmas Eve dinner together as a family. We haven't spent the holiday together for years.
- Taken at 10:15 AM on December 30, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

CHEF DONNA

Donna prepared ham, turkey, stuffing, green beans, rolls, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts and a glaze for the ham for Christmas this year.
- Taken at 9:57 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DONNA AND HER SUN FISH

She named him Mo, much like the little robot in Wall•E
- Taken at 10:01 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

TASTE LIKE CHICKEN

I hear the furry critters taste a lot like chicken.
- Taken at 12:51 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

POOH BEAR

Donna and Tiff hangin' with Pooh.
- Taken at 12:47 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DAD'S FBI TRAINING

My dad, a retired FBI agent, had an unfair advantage during the shooting portion of this ride at Disney.
- Taken at 12:50 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

THE WHOLE FAMILY

Disney was a blast with the parents and my sis!
- Taken at 12:48 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DISNEY WITH DAD

This is probably one of my favorite photos of my dad and I together.
- Taken at 12:46 PM on December 29, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

APPLE ROCKS

Yes, I'm a geek. I love everything Apple.
- Taken at 8:58 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

TOO LATE FOR SANTA

There's one thing I forgot to ask Santa for.
- Taken at 3:51 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

FUN SUNDAY WITH THE 'RENTS'

Mom and dad take five (seconds) for a photo.
- Taken at 3:49 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

GO WITH ORANGE MY BROTHER

Got a cold? This guy has the right idea.
- Taken at 3:47 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DONNA IS SHRINKING

Actually I'm just standing on my toes.
- Taken at 3:46 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

ROSES IN DECEMBER

We went to Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks and were surprised to find roses in bloom, given the time of year.
- Taken at 3:44 PM on December 28, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

PALOS VERDES

Sunday was a great day to hit three different lighthouses near Palos Verdes.
- Taken at 10:42 PM on December 27, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

SANTA WAS GOOD TO ME

The reward for being good all year.
- Taken at 10:41 PM on December 27, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

POINT PINOS LIGHTHOUSE

This lighthouse sat just outside of Monterey, CA.
- Taken at 8:14 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

WHITE PICKET FENCES

If I could make a living as a lighthouse keeper, I'd strongly consider it.
- Taken at 8:11 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

(WO)MAN'S BEST FRIEND

Donna made a new friend while walking to the bridge.
- Taken at 8:05 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

THE 'RENTS

Mom and dad pose for a pic in San Fran.
- Taken at 8:02 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

ALL SMILES

Yes, we make each other smile.
- Taken at 7:56 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

A THREE-WHEEL TREAT

I treated mom and dad to a bike taxi so they wouldn't have to walk so far.
- Taken at 7:54 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY

Donna taking a call from her sister while visiting Alcatraz.
- Taken at 7:52 PM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

KIDS AND THEIR MUSIC

Mom and dad can't go anywhere without their headphones. Actually they were taking the audio tour.
- Taken at 7:20 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

MAIN STREET ALCATRAZ

The 'rock' wasn't as intimidating as I thought it would be. Living on an island with a view of the Golden Gate and San Fran? Build a resort there today and you'd be able to charge $975 per night.
- Taken at 7:13 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

OLD SCHOOL

Remember the days when these things were the main attraction at the boardwalk?
- Taken at 7:01 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

TEMPTATION

She wanted to lock me up and throw away the key.
- Taken at 7:16 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DONNA & BOB

Sponge Bob was thrilled to see Donna.
- Taken at 7:03 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

ORANGE SKY AT NIGHT...

Another view from Pier 39.
- Taken at 7:00 AM on December 25, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

SAN FRAN DUSK

The view of San Francisco from Pier 39.
- Taken at 10:18 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

MY BACK PATIO

I wish!
- Taken at 10:14 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

COASTAL TREES

The dramatic sky made for a nice backdrop.
- Taken at 10:11 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

MOM, TIFF & DONNA

Ok, this doesn't count as a bridge photo.
- Taken at 10:10 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

MY WIFE & MY DAD

These two have a super cool relationship!
- Taken at 9:00 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

VERY COOL LIGHTHOUSE

Lucky for us someone left the gate unlocked so we could get out to this lighthouse.
- Taken at 8:58 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

ALL SMILES

Donna enjoying the Oregonesque weather.
- Taken at 8:52 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

ALL TUCKERED OUT

Donna chillin' out after a long day at Disney.
- Taken at 8:51 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

GOLDEN GATE

Rainy day at the bay
- Taken at 8:50 PM on December 24, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

DONNA IN BIG SUR

- Taken at 8:07 PM on December 20, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

WET SAN FRANCISCO

Vacation: Day 3
- Taken at 10:24 PM on December 22, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

WHAT A BRIGHT IDEA

Lighthouses are beginning to grow on me - kind of a cool link to the past. We checked this one out during our drive from the bay area to Monterey.
- Taken at 9:26 PM on December 20, 2008 - iPhone upload by ShoZu

BIG SUR

This was our second time in big sur but it was just as beautiful as the first time - one of those places you can never get tired of.