Edies Birthday Video

Disneyland

Catherine and Mary joined us on a quick trip to LA to visit Tommy & Jena.  Even though they've been on an airplane before they were little and can't remember it.  They thoroughly enjoyed it.

The first thing we did was eat breakfast at the Tavern.  Yummy!

We made several trips to the beach.  The girls found out pretty fast  how cold the Pacific Ocean is.  On this trip we saw a whale.

This cloud in the distance is part of the California wildfires.  Specifically the Thompson fire.

After arriving at Disney we immediately headed to Finding Nemo.

The girls loved driving the cars.  We all laughed and laughed.

Matterhorn bobsleds

Sleeping Beauty's Castle

Jena took the brunt of the water splash!

A visit with Mickey Mouse

The castle at Christmas turns into a winter wonderland.

Someone was ready to head home and go to bed!

Ater all the fun at Disney we headed back to Tommy & Jena's apartment the next day. We went out to eat dumplings.  Uncle Tommy is showing Mary how to use chopsticks.

Then a little bread pudding with ice cream for dessert.

A quick visit to the Santa Monica Pier.

We had a little spare time on our way to the airport and stopped for a walk through the Venice Canals.

A kiss for Grandpa!

Hiking in Yosemite

Steve, Tommy and 3 of their friends hiked in Yosemite this past summer.  (I'm a little behind on my blogging!)  They had a fun time.  It was exhausting.  It rained and hailed on them.  But the views were wonderful!

They hiked half dome.

Hiding out from the rain.

Hopefully they are going back in 2018.

The Garage

When last we left you, dear readers, we had bought some property that needed a lot of TLC.  We are now in the process of building a garage with an apartment over the top of it.  Our builder is fast with a hammer and a saw!

The trusses have arrived.  The guy operating the boom did a great job, especially considering there is an electrical wire close to the garage.

The view out the dormer windows.

Most of the windows are in.

A nice little half wall my  husband built so we don't fall down the stairs.

The roof and the siding should be going up this coming week.  Plus the garage doors, door and porch posts. 

Sidewalk Film Festival

The Weight Movie was accepted into the Sidewalk Film Festival in August.  It was in Birmingham, AL.  It was written by Chris and Directed by Tommy.  We all arrived full of excitement!  Our first festival! Yahoo!

The few lucky ones attended an opening reception full of appetizers and drinks.

They then joined the rest of us and we stood in line for the opening  night film.

After the opening film we joined the crowds out front for a street party.

The next morning not only did we eat breakfast together but some played the staring game!

This is one of the venues that showed movies.

Everyone received a voting card when they attended any of the movies. 

 We arrived plenty early for the screening. 

The proud Dad decided to wait inside the theater.

Lunch.  Lots of awesome places to choose from.

The brothers Rennier.

After all the excitement the next day we decided to rent electric bikes.  They were lots of fun!

You're looking at the future of Hollywood!