Friday, July 22, 2011

Beautiful SUNSHINEY California

 San Francisco is a  great place to go. I love it here! There is so much to do! You got the golden gate park, a tour of the famous Alcatraz, a cruise of the bay, China town, Lombard Street, Fisherman's warf, Pier 39, Ghirardelli square, The Exploratorium, Fabulous shopping at Union Square...just to name a few. All the places where I would stop and play when I was younger.
If you are a native here... you know to ALWAYS bring  a jacket. It has that cool ocean breeze.



Meryny at the ocean. S.F. is not really a place to lay out and get a tan. It's windy and cold.
We found a beautiful park in the wine country. Big pines with a hike to the lake.
Awe! I love it! The kids and Bryce went ahead of me. Perfect time to catch some pictures!
                                                       The fam is hugging themselves.
Poor Azure and Cole had major allergies! The first night here Azure's eyes were sealed shut. Sad. Cole's eyes were really puffy too. Dang those allergies!
Fisherman's warf and Pier 39.  Fun little shops to shop at. I always liked the Sock shop and kite store. Yummy seafood and great street performers!

                                 This is a must stop for the Westcott's when visiting California
                                               Yum! All smiles here for Cole!
 The bucket of" boat trash". Oh, boy! This is Cole's favorite when we go to California.  Its super delish food, if your into seafood.
                          Awe! All these pictures and we get only ONE of us!
                          We got to see  San Fransisco  beautiful sunset's.
                             And  here is  Napa Valley. Beautiful country!
                               Doesn't this just make you want to walk down the lane?

   Bryce spotted this windmill far away. What a beautiful setting. You can tell what's on his mind...
              Random, but, I loved it. It looks like a picture I took in Monticello.
                what a cool tree.  I loved this tree!
 We stopped at the JeLLy BeLLy Factory on our way to Sacramento. That was super fun. The kids loved it...and it was yummy! :)
              Getting ready for the tour....looks like we are SO excited, huh?!
                                                   Ryn and lady

 Lucky Me! These are my high school friends along with my little sis. she always hung out with us too. (we missed our Tenae) These ladies  would go to early morning seminary, church dances, girls camp and we we're seriously the coolest people in high school. Seriously! It was great to be US! We lived life to the fullest! All of these ladies had a huge impact in my life then and still do. They are great women and if you get the chance to know them, you are lucky!  I'm not arrogant am I? j/k
 We got to see my brother Chad and  his wife Leah. They currently live in Santa Rosa. Close by to where we were staying. It was super fun to see them. Chad is of course jamming out.
                              I  Think the twins are a little tired.
 This street was amazing! There is a man that creates art out of metal. Every house had one of his art pieces. It was really cool to see. This was on the tour Chad and Leah gave us.
 Me and my sis. I love this  lady! We shared a room while growing up. I miss her a TON!  I wish she would have met her  Jeremy here in Utah instead of her native California. Dang her! Luckily I get to talk to her once or twice a week.
   A fabulous stop at Mandi's and Jeremy's for a delish steak dinner. We enjoyed our time with cousins and me sis. :)
                      I love this picture. This is so a Jeremy pose!
             Our beautiful niece Mya. Look  at that baby! Such a doll!
 The final moment! The whole reason why I forced my little family to come to California. My beautiful cousin Becky. Becky and I were close when we we're younger. I always loved to see her and my Aunt and Uncle's fam. They are such a great family!.What a great example they are to me.
                        All smiles for Beck and Terry!
              Awe! I love this picture! It was the 3 of us you know!
               My beautiful sis...Amanda
    My beloved grandparents...the reason why my parents left us here in Utah.
              My cousins children. Anne's beautiful girls and Nate's Noah.
                                           I miss  these sunsets!

Friday, July 8, 2011

End of the ScHooL Year LuaU

 Well here it is... the last day of school June 3rd. We decided to have a Luau for the kids. The swing was probably the biggest hit!

 Bryce looks like he wanted his picture taken uh? Bryce hanging out with  Jason
 Looks like Jason needed to do some work? :) j/k Jason
 Sweet Shirlene. :)
 We we're wondering where some of our men went to? Ah, ah! The garage.
 Candace and  Adam
 Look at those beautiful smiles! Jess and Amber
The Hafen's won the "BIG KAHUNA". Check out Mark! What a stud! Haha
 Speirs, Segura's and Hawkins...chatting away
 Pinata time! We had 2!  One for the younger kids ages 1-5, then 6 and up. Super fun!
 Some of the ladies...Candace was pulling a funny face at us , Cami and Connie
 Little Ryder Speirs ROCKED the kids "Big Kahuna"! (best costume) What a cute little stud!
 Cole's getting in the game. Such a handsome fellow! :)
 Oh, yeah! Azure has some Sprite! Happy day for her! She never gets it!
 Okay, this is Margot.  If anyone knows this little lady you will KNOW she WINS every time! Not only on the hula hoop contest but, everything! She seriously rocked the house! :) Way to go Margot 1st place!
 I think it was SO awesome that the gals & guys got involved with the games. Super cool friends  we have! It was a close call  between Margot and Jess. Jess got 2nd.
 I'm sure these ladies love me for this. But, what the heck. We we're having some  fun over here!
 The guys hula hooping! Yes, and they did a great job! I believe Jason Hawkins won! Who knew?! His Halle was 1st with the kids...so I guess it's no surprise!
 Bo...I couldn't resist! Such a cutie pie!
 The line up for LIMBO! I just have to say the guys really took over and IT WAS AWESOME! thanks guys! Thanks babe, Your such a STUD!

 The line was massive! The kids had a ton of  fun! Well, at least I hope so.
 What the ?!  Yup, that's me. I was always good at limbo. (okay, I'll stop)


Candace and Cami did AWESOME! I don't have a picture of Cami, but she Rocked the house too! :) dang  those Speirs! Needless to say we had a ton of fun! We had a lot of help to make it successful! I  have to say... All these people are our neighbors, that have become close friends. WE truly are blessed to have them in our lives! :)  Thanks Jodie, Jess, Scott, Shirlene, Connie, Doug , Candace, Mark,   Brandi and Jason...I hope I'm not leaving anyone out.