Steve's Birthday Gift

After celebrating with friends, family, cakes and several birthday dinners, I surprised Steve with a trip to Temecula and unlimited golf at Pala Mesa Golf Resort. Isn't he a lucky guy? I don't golf (yet) but I know he has been itching to play and put his new driver to good use, so I figured he can golf and I'll hang out by the pool. It turned out to be a great weekend. I actually joined him for the first round, driving the golf cart and taking pictures.

On our way out of Irvine

It rained the week before and snow fell on the mountains

On the course

The views were amazing, endless orchards and hills

One happy birthday boy!

Jim and Joan Visit

MLK weekend Jim and Joan drove down from Simi to visit for a night. We went out to dinner at On The Border in Tustin for Steve's birthday. It's one of Jim's favorite spots when he comes to Orange County. The next morning we drove to Laguna Beach. It's not only where we got married, but it's also where Jim took Joan on their first date. The weather was perfect and the sky was clear. We drove to Top of the World to get a better view of the canyon and Catalina Island.

After lunch we took a scenic drive to Newport Beach to show Jim and Joan the temple.

Then we headed to Lake Forest, where Joan's parents used to live. We visited the cemetery where they are buried, but unfortunately we couldn't find their location. Steve and I are going to return when the memorial park office is open and find out exactly where they were laid to rest.

The rest of the day consisted of relaxing and watching sports. It was a fun weekend and we hope they return again soon.

Happy Birthday Steve

The weekend before Steve's bday we stayed in Santa Clarita with our favorite family, The Epsteins. The guys spent one morning playing golf at Robinson Ranch and the girls spent the morning chatting, walking and playing at the park with Natalie. Jen put together a tasty fondue dinner and I surprised Steve with a chocolate rasberry cake.

On Steve's actual birthday we went to dinner at Benihanas in Newport Beach. I forgot my camera so I didn't get any pictures, but when we got home Steve blew out the candles to his chocolate layer cake.

He turned four this year (plus thirty-seven).

Steve on the Range

Yesterday I took some shots of Steve testing out his new driver at Oak Creek Golf Course

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve Dinner at The Cannery in Newport Beach

The desserts were divine

Bring it on 2011!