With the olympics almost over I can’t help but remember our trip to Whistler in 2004. They had just started preparing for the 2010 olympics and it seemed sort of a hidden jewel to us. I actually got the chance to go back again in the winter a couple years ago and I have to say that I actually had more fun in the summer. It is probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Here are some pics:

We went on a zip line adventure and it was pretty amazing.

What’s amazing is that it’s 60-70F out but there is tons of snow on the glacier on top of the mountain and plenty of skiing to be had in the middle of the summer.

We stayed in the village at the Fairmount chateau whistler which is the nicest place in the village.

Overall I would give whistler 5 stars and would definitely go back, although I would wait for olympic fever to die down…

It was a very nice day today in San Diego, mid-70’s, but we decided to make a trip up to Julian to do some light hiking and maybe catch a glimpse of snow.

Great panorama shot I put together overlooking Anza Borrego Desert in the distance.

Although most of the snow was gone, it was still a beautiful day and we had a great time walking around downtown Julian grabbing some lunch and of course a delicious apple pie.  Later we let Liam loose in the countryside and he tore it up.

We first stopped by Lake Cuyamaca, but there was no holding Liam back from the water so we had to jet.  He just wants to get right in and start swimming with the ducks.

Ready for the Super Bowl Festivities... Go Colts!!!

Little late on this post, but here are some pictures from our second leg of our Christmas tour.

Liam working the drive-thru, and the traditional xmas opening

These next ones are Liam and Cole at the Dues where we hung out with Steve, Candy, Mike, Monica, Brad and Natalie.

Matt’s dare during one of the many games played

Liam on tour with Jackson, our friend Christy’s son

Our last stop was to see Julia and Rick which meant Liam got to hang out with Aliya.  Liam loved all the Warren girls.

The family flew down to West Palm Beach, FLA to visit Jess’s g-parents at their vacation home(s) on Nettles Island.

Nettles is an interesting little “island” just north of West Palm Beach.

Here are some shots around the square.

This is a shot from their dock, you can see the luxury RV that we stayed in.