Family photo's with the camera timer!

It's fun to see the types of pictures you can get when you set up your camera on a BBQ and hit the timer!  This family was due for some fun shots, so before we bid farewell to my big sis, Amy, we hung out in the backyard and snapped these photos!

We call this "the sister shot!" and yes, Persia the cat is in it on purpose! 

My parents love this cat like she's their 3rd daughter! :)

Me and my mom!

My sis and mom!

Amy stuck a flower in my mom's shirt, which made her laugh!  I love this shot!

Just as in love as the day they met!

... and always having fun together! 

A girl couldn't ask for a better family!

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family."

~Anthony Brandt

The Donut Shop!

There's this tradition between my dad, sister and I that whenever we're home, our dad takes us on a special dad and daughter date to the donut shop down the street.  I always look forward to this time with my dad and of course the delicious cinammon rolls that haven't changed since the first time I ordered one back in Middle School!

My dad never orders a donut, because he's a health nut! 

Instead he sips on coffee and watches my sister and I eat all the junk!

Last year we started a tradition of taking a picture with Singh, the owner.  She knows my dad really well because his office is nearby and she knows all about my sister and I because my dad is Mr. Social and likes to talk about his girls!  

Thanks for such a fun tradition dad!  Amy and I are so lucky you're our dad!

Aaron's here!

We dropped off Amy at Long beach airport tonight and picked up Aaron, 2 hours later at the Orange County Airport!!  I was sooooo happy to see him! 

It had been over a week, which is a long time for the two of us! 

Before heading home, we stopped off for dinner at one of my parent's favorite Tex Mex places for some delicious Mexican food all together!

It's so good to have Aaron here in California with me and my fam!

Tomorrow the two of us are heading to LA for some shopping, photography, beach strolling, and a little sight seeing!  Wish me luck... not sure if I've ever actually driven to LA, much less after a year of not driving!  Crossing my fingers for a safe and fun trip! :)