Christmas 2021

 

It's Officially A Christmas Tree Tradition

 For the second year in a row, we got a permit to cut down a Christmas tree in select areas of the Tahoe National Forest. Like last year, Egypt was my partner and she selected the perfect tree after driving down a few snow covered roads. The tree didn't look so big when compared to other, far more mature trees in the forest, but after a few clips here and there, it was a dream come true type tree for our house. 

 

Kiefer Cushion Float Collar

 Kellisa is not a paid sponsor or brand ambassador and we don't have any financial stake when we highly recommend the Kiefer Cushion Float Collar. In fact, we wish we purchased one many years ago. We've been using a large, blue float which we also love for at least 10 years, but it's bulky, hard to pack for travel, takes a long time to dry, and needs some of its filling replaced every few years. 

The cushion float collar doesn't look comfortable and that's the main reason why we never purchased one. After forgetting our blue float on a recent trip, we decided to finally pull the trigger and buy a cushion float collar because it could be delivered to our hotel in just 2 days. Kellisa never complained about comfort and enjoyed her new found independence in the water. Like any other device, we need to keep a close eye on Kellisa to make sure she doesn't go under the water, but I was confident enough in the float to let her venture out on her own beyond my reach.

Because of its size, and relatively quick drying, this seems like our answer for future trips, even if we're flying.  

  

California's Great America - 2021 Winterfest

 

Thanksgiving Dinner 2021

 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

 Thanksgiving 2021 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

November 25, 2021

Pier 39

 We went to observe the resident sea lions at Pier 39 and stayed to watch a magic show, do some shopping, and ate an amazing dinner!

Fremont Marriott - Silicon Valley, CA

 Why is Egypt all smiles and Kellisa blowing kisses, "Goodbye?" 

Because the girls stayed in a room by themselves with Evie for the first time ever on our recent trip to the South Bay. We did have adjoining rooms, but they has a blast sharing a room.

Goosenecks View Trail

 

Paluxy River Trail