Brian tries sushi again

Kris and Brian. Brian hasn't LOVED sushi in the past but was willing to try it again. He likes it... sort of.

Affordable Sushi at Kabuki's on our last day in Los Angeles.

my cousin Reagan

Natalie and Reagan...late dinner at Canter's with friends.

Karl, Natalie, Reagan, Vern

Los Angeles from the 101

North of Leo Carillo Beach 2

It was a perfect spot to spend the day.

I loved the stacked rocks and took too many pictures of them.

Justin painted and I explored ...

...and waited...

but it was so fun to watch the paint become a painting..."rocky beach."

North of Leo Carillo Beach

I'm taking a picture of Justin.

Justin is taking a picture of me.

Guitar Hero

Brad brought Guitar Hero and it he is so good at it. Vern was a close second. Justin picks up on things pretty quickly and I got a couple notes right. It was really fun though. We totally pretend ROCKED OUT!

Oldham's BBQ

Justin prepared and barbecued the salmon.

Justin & Natalie

Dad, Brad, Justin, Hai Minh, Grandpa Oldham

Brad, Amy, Vern, Mom

Mom and I did the shopping, she set the table, everyone helped in some way. It was a nice Sunday afternoon.

Shakespeare & Pinkberry

My parents treated us to the play, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged). We're driving to the play in this picture. It was funny and Justin even enjoyed it.

Afterwards we had Pinkberry for dessert and we treated my parents to that. Just look at those blackberries in my cup. So yummy.

Go Dodgers!

One of the first things we did when we got to Los Angeles was attend a Dodgers' game. Funny, neither of us care much about baseball or the Dodgers AND neither of us had ever been to a game. It was fun though because we went with great friends and ran into other great friends. The Dodgers lost. :(

modeling

This is me, modeling at Art Center of Williamson County.

Justin is set up to the left but he was taking the picture. Denise Mahlke even gave me the drawing she did of me. You can see it on the right (only half way in the picture). And you must be wondering about the huge cactus...I mean, we DO live in Texas y'all. Actually, no one had a good explanation for it...I guess it just sits there...but it wasn't a part of any painting or drawing from today.

4th of July

After working most of the day, Justin and I watched a movie and then went on a walk to see awesome fireworks from the various houses around us. We came home and sat in our driveway but we only had flowers, fire crackers and one lame sparkler left over from New Year's Eve. Our firework display was pretty lame but I thought it was nice just being together.

The firecrackers were really loud.

I wanted to make a red velvet cake, so I did. The "stars" are supposed to look like fireworks. The best part was the cream cheese frosting.

mailbox

Dad helped me reinforce the base of the post and I added just a little white paint. I think it looks so much better.