A Sunny New Year's

The week after Christmas went by too fast and New Year's came before I knew it. We ate breakfast for dinner with the missionaries New Year's Eve at their request. After the missionaries left we spent the evening watching the Disney channel, playing games, going out for ice cream and watching the ball drop in New York. We did let the kids stay up late but until midnight. They went to bed around 11:00 p.m. Again it was a quiet New Year's Eve but we love spending time together as family and it was fun to be together. Trent had New Year's Day off so we went to Huntington Beach and it was beautiful day. We spent a couple of hours at the beach and then walked along the pier and window shopped a little bit. The kids got in the water but Trent and I just stood watch. Although it is warm outside the water is not warm! Most of the people in the water were wearing full body wetsuits. It didn't seem to phase Talia and Tucker. We also played some football on the beach. While we were down at the water some seagulls came and tried to steal our dried apples. They pecked and pecked at the bag but were unsuccessful. They did peck at it enough that we decided not to eat our snack. While we were on the pier there was a pelican that came and rested on the handrail. We were able to get a picture of him with the kids. There was also a gorgeous sunset that evening. It was breathtaking. It was a wonderful day and I am not missing the snow and rain too much. This weather is wonderful. Although I am not looking forward to the 100+ degree summers. I will enjoy the weather while I can.