Christmas Time At Disneyland

We took our last chance before Christmas to go see all the lights, the
fireworks show, and to watch it snow on main street.

Tomatoe soup with chickpea and pesto

Parsley Pesto

Cuisine: Italian Mediterranean

Philosophy: Vegan Vegetarian

Dish: Sauces/Salsas/Spreads

Main Ingredient: Greens Nuts

1 cup De-stemmed Italian Parsley
2 tbsps. Lemon Juice
0.25 cups Pine Nuts, toasted
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. Olive Oil
0.25 tsp. Sea Salt




1) Heat pine nuts in a dry pan on medium heat until browned, being careful not to burn. Cool on a plate.

2) Remove parsley leaves from stems.

3) Once pine nuts have cooled, combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.

4) Serve.

A Christmas Carol @ El Capitan Theatre

Our 3-D glasses

On Saturday night we drove to LA to watch Disneys "A Christmas Carol".
We got reserved tickets a head of time that came with popcorn and
drinks. We even got to see a little broadway show put on by Disney
before the movie. Afterwards we went and got crepes with French press
coffee and then we headed home.

Pumpkin Carving

October in Sunriver, OR

2 weeks ago I was able to make it up to Sunriver to spend time with my in law's and brother in law for about 5 days at their condo. The weather was great (nice and cold) and the trees were turning color. We managed to ONLY golf about 4 times, and on our last day Joel and I stuck to Pat and Leanne at Widgi Creek Golf Club (www.widgi.com). Made it into Bend for an evening and dinner with a nice walk along the deschutes. Breakfast and coffee on the patio, bike rides, a little PS3, we had a great time. Sadly Jill was not able to make it up there : ( , that whole work thing got in the way. Next time.

So serious... but the coffee was good

Golfing and on the move at Quail Run

Deschutes River at the Old Mill District

The matching family

Taking picture to send to Jill

Delicious breakfast

Breakfast at Village Point Market

We had gone here a week ago and just stuck our heads in but also
managed to get out the the door with homemade crackers and a goat
cheese spread.
This morning we came for coffee and brunch, really good queche,
lattes, fruit salad and a rasberry scone.

Step 2 boards (prelude)

August 9th 2009: The day before Jill had to take her step 2 boards in
LA (August10th) we decided to make our way to LA but with a couple of
detours. Pasadena, Forest Lawn (Glendale), and then El Segundo for
dinner at the Farm Stand before going to bed and jill's big day. I'm
posting this late but still thought it would be cool to share.

A North Carolina Sunset

Goose Creek State Park

Went for a hike in a state park yesterday, beautiful trees and forest.
We encountered occasional swamp land and black water (stagnant swamp
water). Ended up in a restaurant at Washington, NC on the inner banks
with live music.

Sunday in the park

Listened to bluegrass music Sunday evening in the Greenville park.

Grocery shopping

Went and got groceries at this gourmet market in Greenville called
Fresh Market, very nice produce and deli section. We ordered
sandwiches, delicious.

Off to North Carolina

Jill is a little nervous...

Sunday morning

Jackson wanted to go to starbucks this morning, he loves his pikes
place.

Cafe de Schmunk

Our new morning ritual in the garage, because the house is so hot.

Hike up Mt. Lassen

Lavender Festival (Cherry Valley, CA)

Took grandma Cottrell to the lavender festival and enjoyed a lavender
latte, live classical music, and walking the lavender fields.
Beautiful day to sit and jus relax in the shade.