Christmas Vacation!

Dallin and I decided that we needed to wisk away from the frigid cold valley of Logan and head out to the west coast!  It was exactly what we needed! I needed a break from work and Dallin sure did need a break from hunting, although he didn't think so.  We packed up Friday afternoon after I got off work and drove straight through, 12 hours, to Bakersfield, CA.  The armpit of California.  Well I should really say that because Bakersfield definitely has its nice parts and some areas of Bakersfield are beautiful!  I honestly cannot believe how much green farm land there is.  The orchards are amazing, apples, oranges, tangerines, clementines, lemons, limes, avacados, grapefruit are just a few!  There are acres and acres of almond and walnut trees.... and acres and acres of COWS!  Literally! I have never in my life seen as many huge corporate dairy farms and thousands upon thousands of cows that were in them.  So yes, being from a small town, I definitely think this part of Bakersfield is beautiful as well. 

Anyway,  we spent the entire week there and Dallin and I took a break and headed off to Ventura, CA.  We were able to stay at the harbor in a really nice hotel and Dallin took me out to dinner at Brophy Bro's.  I got the mahi mahi and Dallin ordered swordfish.  They were both so delicious! The Seafood was so fresh and so yummy!  Earlier that day we walked out to the edge of pier and watched the sunset.  It was so romantic!  Dallin can be such a sweetie, even though he tries to play 'tough guy' the majority of the time. 

Christmas was sooo great! I didn't expect our families to get us soo much!  My in-laws bought Dallin and I a beautiful dresser!  Annette also bought me a Coach bag! :)  Dallin and I got a two-burner stove for camping, clothes, money, the works basically!  We are so blessed to have our families!  Love them!

As usual, the week flew by and now we are back to reality.  :(  But, we have things to look forward to in the future.... missionary homecomings (both our brothers here in a couple months) and birthdays, and other family vacations.  I love seeing everyone!