The Holidays Part 1

This year, my holiday was a whirlwind of family, food, fun times and foto-ops all across (the northern half of) California! Yeah, two weeks there and I only made it half way through the state. :) But I took a lot of pictures everywhere we went! That means I will be making multiple posts to keep each post's length to a minimum. To kick things off, here's Part 1:

The day after I got into Santa Rosa, I got to see the Brian Setzler Orchestra - a rocking big band playing the Christmas favs in style. (Glittery red hot bass with painted flames included!) Seeing them perform made me want to run off and become a back-up singing flapper girl for Mr. Setzler. Brian, darling - Let's talk. :)

I was also lucky enough to see the musical Jersey Boys playing down in San Francisco - the city. It's a great show with great music. Check the link if you want to see more about it.

The main reason I came to California this year was to see my Dad and family that I haven't seen in a long time! (Several I hadn't seen since I was "knee high".) It's amazing how family members whom you've never known most of your life simply connect with you. It's a really cool experience that I'm glad I got to have.

I've got to post of few pics of our house in the hills we got to stay in. The beauty you find in California is one of kind. You can find it everywhere - even in your own backyard. (And yes these are all from our backyard.)

I got to meet up with my friends Ellen and Randy at an awesome local sushi restaurant named Sakura - definitely recommended! The food and the friends :)

Dad and I got to catch a few movies and have some fun in the theater lobby. The following is why you should always have your camera handy when you go to the movies!

That's my Dad! ^_^ And because turnabout's fair play, here's me with the Mark V!
Go Speed Racer!
(Photo courtesy of Dad. He's the one that first got me into Photography. Thanks Dad.)

That's all for Part 1!

Next up, more friends - more family - and some really adorable pics of puppies!