Family Mann

September 2009

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and they grows up and grows up.....

Welcome to the FIRST grade, Vanessa!

Van and her best friend wore the same outfits on the first day of school....they planned it ;) Her best friend are both born on the same day.

Vanessa at soccer practice

Vanessa making her first goal at a game! GO Van!!!

Boot Camp Challenge
3miles of running and obstacle course!
With my RAD team.
Kate,Trish,Nichole,Tina & ME!

36 minutes!

Unicorn Fairy Princess

Neat lil spider in our garden....

August 2009

2009-10-14T12:01:00.000-07:00

Summer is coming to a close and school is about to start....
so we are gonna try to do as much as we can.....ha! xoxo

Petco park

Heath Bell signing Van's hat. the girl next to her was such a sweetheart...she was totally assisting Vanessa...as you can see by her shirt...she has totally "done this" before.....

KAUAI!!

Wagzmanngerty Style!

yes....even in paradise, 5year olds get a time out.....

What the Mann Family did in 2008-09: UPDATE!

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Lewis Fam Vacation!
My littlest brother, Cliffy, my amazing sister in law and my ADORABLE niece and nephew for their Vacation!

July 2009

Vanessa Enjoying HER Vacation
Mimi and Poppy's house....out on the house boat! She went fishing, swimming and played with ALLLL of her cousins....while Mom and Dad did house projects. ;)

San Diego County Fair 2009, family photo

The 1st Annual, Whiffle Ball, BBQ, & Beer Festival!

Some really fun times with some great people.

Vanessa talking to Poppy on the phone: "Poppy is soooooo FUNNY!!!" she giggles.

MY GRADUATES
One from SDSU and one from Kindergarten. June 2009

Balboa Park Adventures: Mommy and Vanessa

The Persicos moving away party. They were not only our neighbors but some wonderful friends!
Good Luck on Your New Adventure!

Mmm...Beer....and FOOD!

Tyson and Kristina presentation for The San Diego Brewing Co + Alpine Beer Co. Dinner/Beer Pairing! FABULOUS! Check out their business, Crave Dinners, here: http://cravedinners.com/

TRYING to pull out her bottom loose tooth on her OWN!!!

End of the school year production: 3 of a Kind....Vanessa played 'Goldilocks'

My favorite work of ART, by Vanessa
June 2009
(they are all yelling "NOOOO it's a GIANT!!!")

Our stay at the Hotel Del Coronado. Matts graduation gift from his Momma....it was AMAZING!

We are hunting for ghosts......

Room Service! Vanessa's FAVORITE!

Saying goodbye to the Hotel Del....

Memorial Day at Harry G Park
So many friends to play with!

Janice's Going Away Ladies Night Out

CAMPING IN THE DESERT! April 2009

Mom and Dad came down for a visit. They joined up for Vanessa's school Auction Dinner Fundraiser.

Then.....Chris and Natalie came down for a visit....Granted Chris was here for work, we totally got to hang out! It was awesome.

Visiting Aleeza & Kevin and their lil baby, Sophia, in Conneticut. xoxo

Dan

I got a chance to head up to LA to see one of my dearest friends, Dan Holguin. We moved away from Visalia together in search of....well....something different ;) He is a very talented adn innovative musician. Got to do a photo shoot with him....wonderful! Check out his band here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Brighton-Line/108479946123?ref=sgm

Vegas in January

Matt and I met my ol' friends from Idaho, Russ and Melisa in Vegas....What a great time! Melisa tackled Joe Rogan....we happen to be there for a BIG UFC fight...it was a wild night! xoxo

i love her....

Vanessa listening and practicing the song she chose to perform for the school talent show.

Performing the song: What I've Been Looking For from the High School Musical Sndtrk
For the Elementary School Talent Show. She got to open the show!

Van's Fans....

Performing ANNIE: Mini Musical with San Diego Jr Theatre Program
She played 'Grace'

Lewis Wedding January 2009

My little brother

Cliff & Mayra Lewis

My parents

Both of my little brothers and my sister-in-law

Goofing around with Chris

Feeding my nephew, Owen, a spoonful of sugar (payback)

Owen crashed

So, I found this note on the couch......

"I have to go to Africa. I am going to miss you"

Christmas December 2008

Prepping for Santa Lucia

Delivering treats to neighbors, family, and friends

CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Harris' House

Going to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park

Vanessa and Nan

Vanessa, Tomoko and Uncle Nate

Writing Santa a letter

Christmas in San Diego

On her way to Ballet Class

Happy Birthday, Jenny!
my birthday at the red fox room
with a TON of friends, thanks everyone!

Thanksgiving at Mimi and Poppy's House

All of the cousins together

Grandma Cay and Grandpa Leroy stopped by for a visit.

They even joined in playing the wii!

Matt is SUCH a great daddy! Singing High School Musical with Vanessa and Bianca!

Owen and Vanessa cheezzzzin it up....

Poppy with Vanessa and Owen

Our friends, Eric and Mel got married
October 10th 2008

they asked me take their wedding photos
i had so much fun...it was beautiful, spanish, day of the dead, bright colors

PUERTO VALLARTA

Our friends, Tyson and Kristina, were married in Puerto Vallarta Nov.1st 2008
We went on this adventure with Nana and one of her best friends.

Vanessa as the Little Mermaid on Halloween night!

Tyson and Kristina

Vanessa with an iguana

OCTOBER 2008

Oma's Pumpkin Patch with coolest kids

Vanessa's 5th Birthday!

First Day of KINDERGARTEN!

Mimi & Poppys' House

2008-08-13T14:50:00.000-07:00

Visiting anyone of my Grandparents, when I was a child, was always a special experience. Almost magical, really... And now as my parents have become Grandparents, they too, have provided a special place for their grandkids....something to be remembered forever. I was just at their house for a quick visit and took photos of only some of the things that were magically for me...I cant even begin to explain what it is that Vanessa and Owen get to see...but I am sure it is amazing...I cant wait to hear them tell us about their childhood memories of how they once saw Mimi & Poppy's House...

This photo was taken in the Spring of 2007...look at the Sequoias!! Beautiful!

LEGOLAND

2008-08-01T13:17:00.001-07:00

"Lego" is a Danish term meaning "Play well"
And THAT we did!

AaARrrr!! Capt. Bubble Beard!

2008-08-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

~This makes me Smile~

She has quite a sense of humor...

The NEW San Diego Childrens Museum

2008-07-25T13:07:00.000-07:00

We met up with some friends at the NEW San Diego Childrens Museum. It was really NEAT and lots of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.....I especially loved all of the beautiful, colorful ART that went into making this building! Tons of creativity!!

http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/

Playing Cards with Nan

2008-07-25T13:02:00.000-07:00

Before Nan and Nana went back East for the summer. Nan was teaching Van how to play WAR.
She really enjoys this game and caught on quick. You know Nan just looooved the fact Vanessa was sitting still long enough to play cards.....

Van Art

2008-07-25T12:58:00.001-07:00

I have a fabulous collection of art....Most of it is done by Vanessa. I keep or take photos of most of her artwork. This is one I liked a lot. Great use of paint on her 'canvas'. THIS is a Masterpiece.

xoxo

Buttons

2008-07-23T13:40:00.001-07:00

I showed Vanessa how to sew on a button!
She really seemed to enjoy it. My mother showed me how when I was about 6.
And I thought why not see if she can...she TOTALLY can.
*I did the first button.*
*She helped me with the 2nd.*
*I helped her with the 3rd.*
*And she did the last one ALL by herself!*

Plastic Bags

2008-07-19T15:31:00.000-07:00

For anyone who has not seen this slideshow yet....Check it out!

http://www.slideshare.net/priyanhere/the-dangers-of-plastic-bags-498834/

Butterfly Garden

2008-07-19T14:57:00.000-07:00

Our Butterfly Garden
Vanessa taking real good care of the garden.
These plants are also Drought Friendly! YAY!

BEACH

2008-07-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

Off to the BEACH!
Adventure with Mom & Vanessa

Collecting sea shells and helping Mom decorate the castle!

Beautiful Day!

She LOOOOOVES the water!

xoxo

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

We celebrated at Nana's house with family...a big Hurrah! before Nan and Nana took off for the summer back to New Hampshire. We will miss them.

Vanessa's FIRST Concert!

2008-07-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

Elvis Costello Opened for The POLICE!

It was awesome.
Vanessa's fav Police song is Walking on the Moon. She got super excited to hear it. She caught one fo the beach balls flying around...she was so proud!

Tuckered out little rocker.

Feels Like Summer!

2008-07-09T16:11:00.001-07:00

Down by Ocean Beach, watching the surfers at sunset

Vanessa CHEERING for her Daddy's team!

Finger Painting

First word she sounded out & wrote down all by herself!

She loves to paint!

"Climbing" a tree
okay, I was laying on the grass to make this look way more dramatic;)

Craftbrew Comp and our 5th Year AnniversaryVanessa in warrior paint howling at the full moon

Dahlias in front of Nana's house

Kansas City BBQ aka TOP GUN BAR

2008-07-09T16:06:00.000-07:00

The Kansas City BBQ was the bar that Top Gun was filmed at....
Where Tom Cruise played the piano...
Where we took ANYONE ever visiting....
Order a pitcher of beer and the bartender would rattle off crazy stories or talk about the famous bar scene filmed here....

It burned down....
Very sad sad day.....

http://www. signonsandiego. com/news/metro/20080627-9999-1m27kcbbcue. html

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Happy 5th Anniversary!

2008-07-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

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Happy Fathers Day!

2008-07-09T16:00:00.000-07:00

Matt is an amazing husband...and an AMAZING Daddy!! Happy Fathers Day!
We love you!
xoxo
Jen & Vanessa

This is a video Van and I put together for Fathers Day.....

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Camping

2008-07-09T15:34:00.000-07:00

Spring Camping
With family and friends at the Kings River

SAND ANGELS

these two played and slid around in the sand...I think Owen won hands down in the dirtiest kid ever competition!

Kauai 2008

2008-07-09T15:04:00.000-07:00

Kauai 2008

Vanessa's First (and certainly not last;) Trip to Kauai
As we arrived back to the Mainland, Vanessa sighed "I miss Kauai"...The people getting off the plane with us smiled...
We had a beautiful time.

2007 (Playing Catch up)

2008-07-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

I was inspired to catch up our family blog after reading a friends family blog....So, here is me, playing a bit o' blog catch-up!! ENJOY!

Another fire breaks out...

The day Vanessa was born, October 25th, fires broke out ALL over San Diego. Our home was evacuated. We were fortunate, though, to still have a home to come back to. Well, on her birthday again this year...we see smoke. San Diego was up in flames, again. This is a photo of all the smoke & clouds being blown out to sea.

Firefighter Vanessa

Pumpkin Patch

Jumping down Cottonseed Hill

Happy 4th Birthday!

Cousin Owen drops by for a visit!!

Vanessa as "Bat Girl"

I was kinda excited she wanted to be Bat Girl for Halloween...I thought what a neat mixture of Girl Power! The kids at her preschool have a ton of capes that the kids wear...they make up superhero names or wear them like a skirt...some have the bat symbol or princess crown stitched on them! Princesses can be superheros, too!

Nan & Vanessa

(One of Vanessa's Great-Grandma's!)

Thanksgiving

A Swedish Christmas

Swedish Tea-rings

Our Very Own Santa Lucia!

Making Swedish Meatballs the night before Santa Lucia

We had a Pink Foil Christmas tree this year!

(And Vanessa LOVED it!)

We had done a lot of home projects during the holidays...We just finished re-texturing and painting the living room earlier in the evening. I'm covered in paint in this photo (and tired)! But nothing like decorating the Christmas tree after hardwork...Although it was pink, we still used traditional Swedish decor: Straw Ornaments....

Window painting for our storefront I painted...

Our Family!

We visited my folks(Jenny) for Christmas. Vanessa got to play with a BUNCH of Cousins! This is one of my fav photos from the trip...This is my Grandma Carol (Van's Great-Grandma!) who taught my mother about our Swedish heritage, who then showed my brothers and I where we came from...

Some of the Cousins...
With their Santa Lucia crowns on and Zachy as the Starboy

Happy New Years! 2008

Rang in the New Year with Family and Friends

It was a theme party...hehe

Vanessa taking down the decorations

XOXO

Kauai 2007

2008-07-09T13:17:00.000-07:00

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This was the most amazing trip. Breathtaking, fun, exciting, and very revitalizing!
I highly recommend going...and if you enjoy hiking...hike the Kalalau Trail!
xoxo

Balboa Park Adventures! DINOSAURS!

2007-02-27T21:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day!

2007-02-27T21:18:00.000-08:00

superbowl

2007-02-27T21:17:00.000-08:00

Ah, yes....Superbowl Party hats.

a visitor

2007-02-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

My Ol' Highschool friend Mr. Ryan White, from Idaho, came back to San Diego on business, and I got a chance to see him! I love that when in the area ol' friends stop by to say "hi", or want to meet up for dinner. To many more visits!

Vanessa's Valentine Preschool Dance!

2007-02-27T21:10:00.000-08:00

When Chris Comes To Vsit!

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a visit

2007-02-27T20:55:00.000-08:00

Cousin Stephanie came in for a visit! We all had such a good time! I love this women. She is honest, funny and always has a very contagious smile on her face.

2007-02-27T20:47:00.000-08:00

This is my friend, Janice. She is a one heck of a lady! A wife, a momma, a nanny, and a friend! We all took this hardworkin' women out on a Birthday LADIES Nite out at Lei Lounge....FAB Pom Martinis and amazing food. Happy Birthday, Janice!

Jacobs room

2007-02-27T20:43:00.000-08:00

So, my friends (and neighbors) are having a bouncing baby boy in April!! And I was asked to paint lil Jacob's room. They chose the theme "Velveteen Rabbit". How classic is that? So far all I have done is the willow tree.... I hope the lil fella enjoys it!! When I am done with the room, I'll post more pictures!

Mom and Dad's BIG Freeze

2007-02-27T20:40:00.000-08:00

Mom and Dad sent me these photos of their place.
How cool is that? An orange with an icicle?!! Awesome.

January's Balboa Park Adventure!!

2007-02-27T20:38:00.000-08:00

Seaworld in January

2007-02-27T20:33:00.000-08:00

Back in January, Chris came down for a visit with Owen. We took the kiddos to Seaworld....We had sooooo much fun!

2007-02-13T14:03:00.000-08:00

So sorry for the lack of blogging.....
We are healthy and happy. Vanessa turned 3 years old this past fall and for Thanksgiving we were with Mimi and Poppy enjoying the family and oranges all around us. Before Christmas Matt and I went to Vegas and had a ball....and Christmas we were ALL sick with the flu that has been plaguing the Southern California.....ick.

We have big plans this year...
Between Rafting and home remodelings to baby showers and East coast Weddings (x2!!!!) and our Kauai trip to wrap up our summer! So somewhere along the line, Im sure we'll run into each other.

xoxo

It's getting warmer outside!!!

2006-05-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

Painting toe nails

2006-05-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Karl Strauss Brew Fest....

2006-05-29T12:13:00.000-07:00

Vanessas First Haircut!!

2006-05-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

this really makes her look older...its kinda funny. Our friends said that "she looks five now, not two." HAHA

Mothers Day

2006-05-29T12:02:00.000-07:00

Mothers Day Brunch at the Hotel Del in Coronado!

spring!

2006-03-25T14:21:00.000-08:00

spring cleaning and vanessa wanting to play...it has brought us a new look for our lil tiny backyard. i made a mini sandbox for her and laid down some grass and planted a few geraniums and gardenias! oh how i love the beginning of the seasons! matt couldnt help becasue he pulled a muscle in his back. he wanted to help sooooo badly!

Vanessa's First Trip To Disneyland!

2006-03-14T16:36:00.000-08:00

san diego zoo

2006-01-26T17:21:00.000-08:00

all in a days work.....

2006-01-26T17:10:00.000-08:00

orange, everywhere.

2006-01-17T15:25:00.000-08:00

today was very entertaining.

vanessa was playing in the backyard with the sliding door open...she was on her tricycle, played with the dogs (well...poodles) and was hitting a pan with a wooden spoon inside her playhouse....

i was on the phone.....suddenly it became too quiet....

something on the floor catches my eye. i walked to the front door...."what the heck..." i touched the wet substance.....it was orange tempera paint....

from the corner of my eye i saw something bolt past me....

it was an orange poodle.

i ran to the backyard.....orange, everywhere.

everywhere.

the pink tricycle...the cottage themed playhouse...outdoor furniture, dogs, rocks, patio in general...all orange. vanessa, orange.

cutest damn thing youve ever seen.

well, that was a lesson for mommy...i need to put my paints away....at least it was water based.
everyone was hosed off. i did take pictures, too....so when i get them, they shall be posted.

Tribute

2006-01-08T14:41:00.001-08:00

so we finally tried out my first homebrew a few days ago. i think it was awesome. not tooooo shabby, i must say. our friends jesse and justin said it was good too. they are ahead of me in number of beers brewed...so their help and opinions mean a lot. the hops used were cascade cenntenial and chinook. which we are now learning, chinook, gives off a gold/amber color. so this ipa was certainly darker than most and sat at a continuous 74 degrees, wondering if that made a huge difference. the history behind the IPA was that it was taken around the world in ships to and fro...so it had to handle the warmer temperatures. now if we wanted to brew a darker beer like a lager or porter a much cooler 50 degrees is recommended...
we also did a process known as dry hopping----that is were the hoppy taste gets that extra kick...
we like hop. and it certainly has a hint of grapefruity flavor...so it really wasnt a bad brew for my first time!!! chris and sarah and little owen are coming to visit us friday thru sunday. we are going to brew two batches that day! i am excited...to see family and brew some more beer.

i have decided to name my beer "tribute"...if any of you are familar with tenacious d.....
"this is not the greatest BEER in the world...this is just a TRIBUTE".....haha

happy new year

2006-01-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

well...another year has gone by...to another fabulous year. wishing all our friends and family, including those who we have yet to meet, health, love and the ultimate.....happiness. as long as you are happy your health will be good and love comes much easier!! there will be ups and downs...like this past year and the ones before them...i am excited to see what is in store for this year. i dont make yearly resolutions, i try to make daily affirmations. we had a lovely news years eve gathering at home with friends and neighbors. vanessa tried to stay up...it was 10:30pm before she decided to crash out!

we spent christmas with my side of the family (the lewis side). we had a great time. mimi and papa threw a great christmas party. there were old friends, new friends, and family...it was wonderfull seeing all of them. what a treat! we ("the swing kids") even tried to swing dance to a few songs...oh man....my sis n law, sarah, put it best..."it would be funny to see all of our out-of-shape beer bellies trying to fling ourselves around on a dance floor"...yup, so true...

we made a quick trip up to sequoias so vanessa could have her 2nd trip to the snow. first thing she said was "wet"....she threw snowballs and we made a snow man about her size. we then proceeded to "steal" snow, loading up papas truck and then hunted down mistletoe. it was a fun little trip!! when we got back, we unloaded the snow into mimi and papas front yard...vanessa loved it!

Top Gun

2005-12-20T11:10:00.000-08:00

Our Top Gun Photos....

santa has his ways of checkin up on you

2005-12-19T09:27:00.000-08:00

we had a very magical moment on saturday! i was standing in the front doorway talking to my neighbor and what to my wandering eyes should appear.....santa claus delivering mail at 5pm! what a treat. i hollered for vanessa...away to the window, she flew like a flash, gazing in sheer amazement. santa saw her and waved..her eyes were huge...MY eyes were huge. she ran to the front door and stood with me.

He was dressed all in blue, from his head to his foot,
and his clothes were all clean and he even wore boots.
A bundle of mail he had flung on his back,
and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes--how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He gave us a ho ho ho and a warm friendly wave
and off on his route, the 57 degree weather he must "brave"!!
Santa came to check up on us here
in good ol san diego...where were his reindeer?

But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he walked out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

an ol' friend

2005-12-15T12:29:00.000-08:00

so last night matt got a chance to meet a little bit of idaho. one of my dearest friends whom i have wonderful memories of, was in san diego on business AND had time to hang out. matt has already had the opportunity to meet aleeza (my partner in crime)...but last night we hung out with ryan white...who was my first REAL highschool boyfriend! we had dinner and talked...we went out for drinks and talked...we went to the KC barbeque (where top gun was filmed) had a beer, talked and laughed our butts off!! i was so happy that matt had a chance to meet ryan and ryan had a chance to meet matt! like i said...a little peice of idaho. smile. oh...mom. dad. chris. cliff. ryan says "hi"
such a fun time! ill post the pictures we all took at the top gun bar as soon as i get them!
in the mean time, here are some fabulous reminders how gorgeous fall is...

racking and dry-hopping

2005-12-14T08:03:00.000-08:00

this is called racking....moving the fermented beer (wort) into another glass carboy...you filter out the sludge with a mesh bag and a "racking cane" (used to siphon out the brew).
then we drop a bag of hops in to the brew and let it sit for a week or two. we will be bottling hopefully next wednesday, so that we can take some up to the folks house for christmas! half way there!! so far it taste very grapefruit-y(that is the chinook hop)...quite hoppy...but thats how we like our beer here in the mann household. our favorite beer isnt called "pure hoppiness" for nothin'!

christmas decor

2005-12-11T16:42:00.000-08:00

sax-a-ma-phone

2005-12-10T11:25:00.000-08:00

we received our first christmas gifts in the mail yesterday. they were from my grandma cay and grandpa leroy...
i opened up the boxed and inside were two wrapped gifts. one for matt and i and another for vanessa. vanessas had specific instructions to open a few days before christmas. she has been trying to 'break into' her gift...and needless to say she has NOW been successful.
this morning she opened up the gift....a gold santa claus holding a saxophone...plays a jazzy version of 'santa claus is comin to town'...she LOVES IT.
so now, i have to call my grandma let her know....oops. that singing santa is gonna get some mileage, that is for sure!!!
matt was JUST saying yesterday....'ya know jen, people are gonna start buyin vanessa loud toys...cause WE but loud toys for others...'
he is going to laugh when he sees/hears....sax-a-ma-phooooone santa!!!!!
thank you grandma! thank you grandpa!!!
xoxo

santa claus

2005-12-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

santa claus

so we went christmas shopping last night. it was about 3pm.....it was nice.
we got all of our shopping done except for a couple people. one of those people is matts brother who lives in japan. he has been there for two years teaching english. so will be getting him something light weight...like a shirt. while out and about we saw santa claus. first off....to even get vanessa excited about leaving the house to go shopping (what two year says "go go shoppin'") i told her we were going to go see santa claus....she grabbed a hat, ran towards the door and was more than ready.....shouting words that sounded like 'santa claus'.....
as we made it through the mall....what did our wandering eyes see? a sleigh...empty. santa was across the way getting coffee.
vanessa was sooooo excited to see where santa "should" be. she said "wheres santa claus"...i pointed to the coffee shop....and she just stood there. disbelief.
mouth open, eyes big....she slowly waved. he waved back......
i asked her if she wanted to go see him....her feet where like 50 pound weights. would not move. in fact, she was done. she said "no".
we continued our shopping and occasionally ask "would you like to go see santa claus?" quickly she would respond "no".
it was starting to look like 6pm....EVERYONE was christmas shoppin'....and the line for santa claus was quite long. we stopped to wave bye-bye. and watched other children talk, laugh, hug, take pictures with santa claus....she just sat in her cart... mouth open, eyes big.
i think what it came down to was....I wanted the santa claus picture. vanessa was happy keepin her distance...observing. which she is rather good at.
so, next year!!! (thank goodness i didnt buy christmas cards where you had to insert a picture. i was totally thinking i was going to use the coveted santa calus photo)

vanessa pictures

2005-12-08T13:33:00.000-08:00

pictures

2005-12-08T13:26:00.000-08:00

This is MY (Jenny's) very First HOMEBREW....Five gallons of IPA. I used Cascade, Chinook, and will be dry-hopping it with Centennial Hops. We'll see how it turns out in a few weeks. I might end up with five gallons of crap...who knows. But i am very excited. We will be bottling this, rather than hooking it up to our kegerator. Once I get better, THEN we will attempt it.

2005-12-08T13:09:00.000-08:00

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