Well we did it!! We put up the christmas tree! What a feat it is to assemble this tree. As much as I love this tree, I also hate to assemble it. But the results are always worth it. This is a lucky find tree, I got it at a garage sale for $20. Is that a steal or what? 
Slash from Guitar Hero.. or Guns N Roses for us old folks.
Wednesday Addams and Thing. 
Guess who we are!! and Who we really are????
Scary!
Rae's creations. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. 
New posts on my public blog..
The tar was pretty smelly, but interesting to watch bubble through the water. Here Zach and Rae are experiencing what it would be like to get stuck in the tar. UGH! 
Lots of interesting species to learn about in the museum. Of course they were really enthralled with the turtles in the garden.
After the museum we headed down t Laguna Beach. We had a pleasant time building sand castles and making friends.
What did you do this weekend?
There is just something about a train that I really dig. It takes me back to my days of riding the train between Needles and Winslow. I spent many a trips in the viewing car, the dining car and curled up in my seat. I rode the train alone at a pretty young age. My dad is a railroader and he always knew the conductor on Amtrak, who would assure my safe passage. Maybe that is why travel seems to come so easy to me. Someday I'd love to take my family on a train trip.
I rode the MetroLink. Yes, just a few days after the tragic MetroLink crash. On a different line though. Its a wonder more people don't use the train, it was so clean and super fast. It took literally minutes to ride from Santa Ana to Laguna Niguel, too short really, I was having fun.
After a good night's rest at Glena's place. Which was so much better than staying alone in the man-hole. I don't know how my honey does it. I was off to Carlsbad for my gig. I just couldn't fathom staying in CA alone until Sunday, so after work, I opted to drive home to the kiddos.
Thank goodness for audio books, they make the trip sooo much easier. I've been listening to Eragon and Eldest, even better the second time. Now I have to turn around and come back as I have to get a client ready for the Emmy's.
I felt like a total failure when the front wheel was catching on the frame of the bike! But luckily or unluckily the first bike was damaged, I wasn't incompetent. So we exchanged the bike for an assembled one on the floor at the store. 
Doesn't he look great? Zachary particularly likes the Bronco colors on the bike that Grandpa Teddy picked out for him.
Zach likes to read lying in his bed.
My mom has recently discovered the ease of audio books..
And Raegan... likes to read in a creative fashion..
On the way out we had a glitch in our new arrangements. Our nanny situation fell through and so Mary's mom (Nana) saved the day. She came to Boulder City from Winslow AZ to help me hold the fort down. She had a great time spoiling Zach and Rae and they had a great time getting spoiled. Especially when I was working in L.A. for a few days.
I'm such a lame mom, I don't have first day of school pictures, I may have to stage some. I am totally guilty of that you know. More soon!
This particular creature had a fondness for Ensign Raegan Crabtree, it seemed to sense an alien bond with her that was irresistible.
One surprise discovery was "Finding Nemo" we did not expect to happen upon these creatures on this planet, we were under the impression they could only be found on the planet Disney.
Ensign Crabtree was also enthralled with these feathery pink creatures who had the amazing ability to stand upon 1 extremity for hours on end.
Ensigns Zachary and Raegan decided that the creature "Manatee" was a favorite on the planet Sea World.
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Because of the success of the new station scout, the crew was rewarded with a visit to the Orange County State Fair.
Because the crew was unable to adapt to the weather conditions in this sector the outing was cut short. We were cold.
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In appreciation and celebration of Captain Auntie Ginger's birthday we had a final treat of Oreo Cake and candle blowing. 
(Happy Birthday Auntie Ginger, we love you!)
The Crabtree and Donaghy Ensigns formed a new familial bond. Ensign Cousin Lauren has been voted favorite teenager by Ensigns Raegan and Zachary.
Ensigns Zachary and Raegan also enjoyed the company of creature Sammy, who so kindly guarded them overnight by sleeping between them on their comfy air mattress.
On our final day after numerous hugs and goodbyes, the Taurus vessel arrived safely at the B.C. Crabtree station. .
Thank you to our wonderful hosts, we love and appreciate you. We are looking forward to numerous future encounters from the new Coto De Caza Crabtree station.
