Graduation and Thanksgiving and another Birthday...

In November,
we spent a whirlwind weekend in San Francisco
for Morgan's graduation~~
wow, the things we were able to fit into those
few days...
take a look:

After picking us up at the airport at 7:00pm
we were able to make it to Jacob's
dental school team's
city soccer game

Jacob in action--yes, they won!

no, it really wasn't played in a prison yard--
just a fenced-in field down on the Wharf!!

The next morning, while Jacob was studying
and Morgan was working,
Ron and I wandered around Union Square--
and they were decorating for Christmas!!

Later during the weekend,
we even looked at the San Francisco
real estate market~~
still sky-high
but gorgeous Victorian townhouses!

nice dad and daughter time--

waiting for us at our hotel~~
styling daughter, love her!!

We ate some AMAZING food--
here's a great Peruvian restaurant
right up the street from where they live.

We explored the beautiful coastline~~

the weather was beautiful--
November-amazing!!

taking a rest from hiking the coastline~~

another great cafe--
this one was Cuban food~~
so good--
needed to increase my Zumba classes
when we returned home!!

Graduation night--
going to the Aveda Salon

Morgan's graduation class--

Morgan and Diploma--
now just have to take the boards and find a job!!

Proud parents and husband!!

Jacob and Morgan--
cute couple!

Morgan and stylish friends~~
don't you love Morgan's dress--
very vintage from the 60's
came from
Grandma Lola's "costume box"!!

Morgan and one of her instructors

Next day--again amazing weather--
so of course the guys had to golf--
Morgan and I drove the carts
and waited to go shopping until afterwards!!
love my daughter!!

Here's the cute couple again~~

Ron and Jacob--
the views on this course were spectacular!!

The course was built on a cemetery
and also had museums located along the paths--
so of course we had to pose for photos....
here's Morgan,

Last swing. . .

as if they could actually see their shots!!

We then came home for THANKSGIVING!!

Here is Riley waiting patiently...

Emma with all her friends....
(ok, I know I got out the
Christmas decorations a little early!)

It was the Scott's year to have Michael and Jessica's
for Thanksgiving,
but they were so gracious and invited us
to share their feast with them--
here is Emma--all ready to EAT!!

Such a fabulous dinner--
all family favorites--
And the pies--
I think they made over a dozen--
all of them GREAT--
we had to take at least a small slice of most!!

Then we had to celebrate Jessica's birthday--

Doesn't she look amazing--
especially when you realize that she is pregnant,
has a sinus infection and we later found out--swine flu!!
What a "wonder" woman!!

mom and daughters waiting to unwrap the gifts
and another chance at a family photo--

Michael does a great job taking care of his girls--
even has learned to tie their bows!!

emma had some grandpa time....

reading and....

playing with the vintage strawberry shortcake collection

Next day--time for more family photos--
Riley all grown-up looking --
just waiting for her close-up!!

The wonderful Scott family--
who "share" so nicely!!

After Ron took their family photos--
we sneaked in for one of our own!!

Now, CHRISTMAS....
can't wait--
they all come HOME this year!!
what a celebration!!