Borrego Thanksgiving Reunion

The whole family headed down to Borrego Springs this year for Thanksgiving. We haven't been able to go the last few years, so it was a real treat to renew the tradition. Josh, John, Stacia, Kishka and I all drove down together in a little Subaru for 11 hours, but once we survived that, it was all fun. Golf, hot tubbing, warm weather, and great family dinners with my parents (Jean and Andrew), aunts (Lucy and Joanne), uncle (Bob), and grandmother (Mary Anne). Thanks everyone for such a great week!

A little golf action at the Borrego Springs Resort...everyone played pretty well today!

Stacia kicking back in the cart.


John and Stacia and the cute little white duck and her four black babies...is that like an ugly duckling thing?

John was hitting them long and straight today...the stars must have all been aligned!

Josh too, had one of his best games ever, but he was using my dad's new clubs!

John, Stacia, and Josh getting ready to get their Thanksgiving eat on!

My grandmother still makes the best gravy of anyone!


Mom and her grandkids...isn't she cute?!

My aunts Joanne and Lucy pouring up some awesome wine, while Bob was busy carving the turkey.

Jean and Andrew were two happy parents this night.

Damn it Stacia...ruining our cute picture!!

The new whole fam-damily.

Stacia and John...don't they make a cute couple?

Mom and her daughters.

Have a nice day at the beach today John?

Josh and his flag...he kept trying to steal it all day!

Stacia found a giant fan...

...she put it to good use fanning her "hot" boyfriend!

Josh and Kat in desert golf paradise!

Stacia and John enjoying another day of golf.

Here comes Kat after another successful drive!


How about a little sunset cocktail party at Font's Point with the gang? No one could compete with the spread we had going on here!

We even convinced my grandmother to make the trek out!

Kat and Josh in front of the badlands and sunset.

Josh pondering the gorgeous sunset.

Grandmother and granddaughter sipping some wine.

Love is in the air...and it seems to be blowing quite forcefully!

Cooper was a little stressed and needed his Stearns...so cute!

Our New Livingroom!

Well, Josh and I finally finished installing the new floors in the living room...it's like a whole new world! Really brightens up the room and makes it look so sleak. Jesse said our place is totally pimpin' now, and that it will probably be on the next MTV Cribs...thanks for the compliment Jesse! Stylin' room, huge screen TV, warm fireplace, and a cute guy to snuggle with on the couch...actually makes me want to start hanging out at home these days.

The new wood floors are in the entry, kitchen, dining room, and now here in the living room.

See that roaring fire?!

Slowly but surely it's all coming together...can I take a break yet?

How about a few "before" pictures so everyone can get a full appreciation for the new and improved version...

Don't think anyone's missing this nasty old stained carpet!

Glad to be done with this old stye!

Meg's Crazy Birthday in the Woods

This weekend we celebrated Megan's 30th Birthday. We all hiked three miles out on the PCT Trail to the Peter Grubb Hut to camp out and spend the night. It was quite an adventure. Turned out to be very cold, but luckily we had the woodstove blasting in the hut, so we were very toasty, especially after the dancing started. Rick and Jan Ganong cooked us a fabulous pasta feast, and libations were flowing. Who knew you could throw such a great party in the middle of nowhere??!! Happy Birthday Meg!

Katharine and Josh backpacking and enjoying the view from the Castle Peak Saddle.

Josh hiking through a cool fall meadow.

Katharine was all smiles before she dropped and stepped on her glasses.

Josh was enjoying the hike, but he won't show it in a picture!

Oh, there's a little smile I think!

Katharine and Josh, soaking up the last rays of sun and enjoying a great sunset.

The gang enjoying some cocktails and appetizers on the rocks.


Kat, Meg, and Ali, trying to stay warm and snuggly for the sunset.

Rick, Ali, Meg, and Jan in front of the hut.

The Peter Grubb Hut at dusk; it was a really pretty scene.

Kat, Josh, and Lizard in the hut.

Josh, Liz, and Meg with her Dartmouth buddies (sorry, I'm lame and forgot their names).

Megan and Paul.

Oh Jesse, you rascal!

The beginnings of a great drum session after dinner.

Megan and Jonathan drumming it up with the pots and pans.

Paul, Kat, and Josh figuring out the music situation...

And the crowd goes wild...

Katharine getting her groove on!

DJ Josh pumping out the great tunes.

Dance party on the table, and Ty with his sound box!

Even Josh got his wiggle on, and Lizard was hanging from the ceiling!

Go Jesse, go Ali!

Lizard and Kat, we've got lots of love here!

There's Ty with the music box again...

The Birthday Girl showing us some great moves!

...and the music box again...

Uh oh, now the shirts are coming off!

Liz, are you backin' that ass up? Awe yeah!


And Paul, with the crazy footwork!

Late night munchies anyone??

Good morning Paul. How are you doing today? Love the shades!

And the group hikes home after a successful party!!