Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year!!!  Tonight we went to the Westerfield Home to have dinner, game night, and to bring in the new year (at 9:00PM).  I wonder what our new years resolutions will be???

The Broad Museum

The Broad Museum... what a zoo.  There were so many people in line and we were fortunate enough to have tickets to enter the main museum but we missed out on the Infinity Room.  We still had a great time going through and looking at all the art.  We saw so many of our favorite artists like Kruger, Warhol, Murakami, and here are the boys in front of Basquiat...  when will we visit again???

DTLA

We love heading into Downtown LA to try new places.  We went to Back Mercat for brunch.  The boys were not that impressed but Jawsh and I liked the food.  I don't think I would return for brunch, but I could see why it's a popular place.  There were a lot of bold flavors and interesting pairings.  After brunch we headed to the Broad Museum...  when will try another DTLA hot spot???

Journey into Space

The kids Christmas present from Uncle Jawsh and Komo was a trip to the California Science Center.  We took the kids to see Journey into Space 3D and to go through the exhibit.  The kids were not that impressed with the movie... Kaitlyn and Emma insisted that  this was not a movie because there was no characters in it.  When we went through the exhibit, it held their interest for a bit but they were definitely ready to move onto another part of the museum.  Next year we will have to think of another outing that they will enjoy... I wonder where will go???

Santa Monica Beach

Our next stop was Santa Monica Beach... the kids made their way to the pier and they got to ride the rollercoaster!  It was such a fun filled day!  Zach's parents enjoyed the walk down the pier and the ocean breeze.  Afterwards, we went to Shutters on the Beach to have dinner.  It was a great day... when will we spend time with them again???

Getty Villa

We spent the afternoon at the Getty Villa with the family.  The views were so beautiful and the kids were very well behaved walking through the grounds.  They spent a great deal of time sketching the gardens and running around outdoors.  When will we visit again???

Merry Christmas

The kids really enjoy spending Christmas together.  They are so happy to celebrate and sing songs in front of the family.  This year, Micah played the piano while Emma sang, Jingle Bells and Noah played the piano while Kaitlyn sang, Deck the Halls.  This was a special Christmas because Kelly's inlaws came to California to spend the holiday with us.  I wonder what they will think of Christmas with the Mins???

We believe...

  The boys still believe in Santa Claus and had an exhaustive list of things they wanted to receive.  Micah's list revolved around candy and gum, whereas Noah's list was very tech heavy.  I wonder what Santa will bring these two???

Candy Cane Lane

It's only taken us two years of living in Westchester, but we finally made it to Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.  The whole block is lit up in beautiful lights and at the end of the cul de sac is a Santa Claus!  The boys and a great time walking the neighborhood with their friends.  Will we go back before the year ends???

Peter Pan

This afternoon we went to see a live play, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell's Pirate's Christmas, in Old Town Pasadena.  It was a small theater but I can honestly say that every seat in the house was a good seat.  The boys enjoyed the play and I hope that we will be able to go next year with Kaitlyn and Company.  There was a lot of singing and dancing and I hope that it inspires the boys to sing more... will they ever go on stage???

JibJab Holiday party

Jawsh has made some good friends, Mauro and Rubens, at JibJab (and of course they are from Italy).  Here we are in the booth acting super silly.  In the next few months, we will be transitioning to a new work situation for Jawsh... hopefully we will keep in touch with the guys and their wives.  When will we meet up again???

Winter Concert

The boys' class and two songs:  "You Got A Friend In Me" from Toy Story and "We Go Together" from the musical, Grease.  Overall the class sang very well but you could tell that they were nervous.  Next year, the boys will be in separate classes again... what will they sing next???

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah!  We had to cancel our family Hanukkah dinner because I was sick...  but the boys continued on and sang the blessings.  When will we reschedule our dinner with our loved ones???

Soccer- Most Valuable Defensive Player

Micah's soccer team, Strike Force, had a great season. Micah played really great defense through the whole season.  We're glad that he had a great time with his friends.  What sport will he play next???

Soccer- Most Improved

Noah had a great season on the Blue Thunder team. He was named the Most Improved Player even though he missed part of the season due to ankle injuries.  I hope that Noah will be able to play with his friends next year.  What sport will he play next???