Winter is in the Air

We awoke yesterday to an icy winter wonderland! Yep, this is about as harsh as the weather gets here in the Sacramento Valley. Although, last year we actually had snow that stayed on the ground in early December! Last year's snow was a first for us, but this icy front has us wondering if it may happen again this December. I'm sure little Elise would enjoy seeing snow outside her window. Of course, we will be taking her up to Tahoe to see real snow very soon!

 

Thanksgiving from Elise's Perspective

Elise and her ride

Finding the nearest book to read

Having fun with her cousin

We don't have any photos of Elise eating at the dinner table this Thanksgiving because she was all too busy playing with her cousin and other relatives. She was far more interested in getting into toys and riding around the house on her mini car than sitting still long enough to eat. When she finally decided she was hungry we made her up a plate of turkey and she ate every bite. She loves turkey and has certainly helped us out at home with all the leftovers. Elise enjoyed spending time with all her relatives, and this Thanksgiving was even more special as she met her great grandpa for the very first time.

Little cuties

Elise holding her littlest cousin - baby Jacob

  

Elise laughing with daddy, papa and great-grandpa

Elise's holiday art

 

Tide Pools at Half Moon Bay - Part II



Moss Beach during a super low tide of -1.3



Elise exploring the tide pools with daddy and papa

 

She discovered a starfish

 

Green sea anenomes and pink coral

 

Close-up of the anenomes and coral

Mussels

An orange starfish doing its best to hide



Pink coralline algae growth

Little cutie pie running on the beach

 

Looking out at the exposed tide pools and seals in the distance

 

The seals lounging in the distance

 

Piece of an abalone shell

    

Elise with nana and mommy



Hiking El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve - Woodside, CA

Spiderweb illuminated by the sun

Hiking beautiful El Corte de Madera Creek



One of many moss covered trees



Elise happy to walk hand-in-hand with papa and daddy



She wouldn't allow them to break formation :)



Beautiful scenery around every turn of the trail



Shedding tree



Posing by the massive tafoni sandstone rock formation



Checking out the tafoni sandstone



Close-up of the tafoni



The imposing view from below

 

Elise with nana and papa