LACMA

Friends from Nebraska, Pam and Scott, came by for a visit and we went to LACMA to see a car exhibit and G had fun just running around a big sculpture.

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Fire! Fire!

A surprise visit from Auntie Suzy and Rosie who brought a surprise presents for the boys, firefighter inspired rain slickers.  They look enough like the real thing that the boys went crazy, esp the big one, enough to pose for the camera.

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Autry National Center

Boys in the saddle

Diaper rash or saddle sore?

Old fire wagon

We're RICH!

Brought the kids to the Autry National Center.  It was the first time that we all have been there.  Cool old western artifacts on display.  The cowboy and western culture seemed even more of memory of the past.  Late last year, we went to get Jennifer some cowboy boots (that's why I'm more in line now, ha).  The western store sold cap gun for kids.  It was such a throwback to see cap guns.  I remember having guns and mini bombs that you could load up with caps.

The boys went panning for gold.  Jennifer turns out to be quite a good panner.  I think we'll sell the house and move out to Alaska.  See you on Discovery Channel!

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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Shorter than Nancy, how sad

Little boy, big plane

Big wheels, little boy

Oval Office replica with bad photo stitching (foreground couch) but still fun

Riding with Ron on a horse with no legs

Awesome visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.  I haven't visited in at least 10 years and Jennifer and the boys have never been to see it.  New attraction includes Air Force One that served several presidents, Marine One, and an F-14 which we didn't visit.  Holiday display included menorahs that were gifted to the Reagans over the years and Xmas tree celebrating specific eras.  The Air Force One area was were one of the republican debates took place earlier this year.  It was very surprising to see low key the interior appointments of Air Force One were.  Rather plain wood tables, vinyl seat covers, and a small kitchen.  We were not allowed to photograph the interior.  Also awesome was the exact reproduction of Reagan's oval office.  Boys had a fun time and I love my pic with Nancy and Ron and the family souvenir pic boarding Air Force One.

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Xmas Eve with Lola and Lolo

The usual Xmas Eve night at Lola and Lolo's.  Ahhh, chicken villieno (sp?).

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