Monday, March 25, 2013

A Beautiful Day!

 We had a lovely time last week celebrating Navruz, the new year. One day, we went to the botanical gardens with friends. Lissie posted some great pictures here and here. The next day we went to the hills for a picnic and hiking. 
 
 Scott somehow managed to carry this little cutie to this awesome view. Then I camped out with him while the rest went hiked up a few more hills.


 Katie and Mikey ran around like mountain goats. Notice the snow capped peaks in the background.
 
 Lissie with a hiking friend holding an interesting plant. We also found what we think are shell fossils on these hill sides.
 

Near our picnic site were rows of beautiful, blooming apricot trees.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Birthday Greetings

This week we are celebrating the Persian new year, Navruz, which comes at the beginning of spring,March 21. Today we had a picnic in the hills outside of town with some friends and we made this to wish Grammy a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, March 8, 2013