The 12 Days of Christmas Company- Part 1

   On the first day of Christmas an airplane brought to us…. Wayne and Marilyn Lepak from the cold land of Wisconsin….. On the second day of Christmas an automobile brought to us…. Jason and Sarah (Lepak) Sanderson through rain and snow with three adorable boys in tow from Chelan,Washington. And an airplane brought to us Cammy Lepak from the far eastern coastal state of South Carolina. On the third day of Christmas an airplane brought to us our younger son Tristan from the prairies of Kansas. And finally on Christmas an airplane brought to us Brooke Satterfield (special friend of Tristan) from that oddly named city of Oconomowoc in Wisconsin. So the days of fun, feasting, exploring, games and just wonderful conversations began! So much catching up to do and so much to show them about our new state and our life here.

We took Wayne and Marilyn over the foothills via the Ortega Highway to Laguna beach. Snow capped mountains in the distance.

Lake Elsinore look out

Lunch on the ocean in Laguna Beach at The Beach House. Wayne and Marilyn

The view from our table.

Of course we ate supper on our patio. That is what patio heaters are for! Jason and Owen

Tristan and Wade with Grandma Marilyn.

Sarah and Jason

Grandpa Wayne taking on all 3 boys.

Of course we took them to La Jolla.

Then to Torrey Pines to picnic on the beach.

The adults lounged while the crazy kids chased seagulls and played in the waves.

Sweet owen

Doing the hokey pokey with Grandma. Please note the difference in attire… Marilyn had 2 coats on. It was 60 degrees!

Jason, Tristan and Wade

Cammy and Tristan's "octopus"

Hiking after lunch- little Owen did great even though the steps were almost taller than him!

The Lepak/Sanderson clan

The tour guides

Serious Wade

A family that reads together stays together!