Morning jog

Last day at the beach

Sunset

Amazing end to a restful and relaxing day

King of the playground

Right on the water

Front yard

After a giant free breakfast the boys explored the property

Happy Hanukkah

1 more night

Oxnard

Surprise Christmas vacation to the beach. This is beautiful

Cold run

Zac is all bundled up in the sleeping bag for this mornings jog

New iPhone

Got the survivor armored case.
It is a military duty case that is sealed to protect ports from blowing sand/dust. Shock/drop protected, wind & rain repellent and absorbs vibrations. Sure hope it holds up and I don't have to go without a phone again.

Ukule Christmas

Grandma and Uncle Brian jamming

Presents and Hiking

Boys got up early to open presents and then we went for our annual Chrismas hike.  This time it was the Coachella Preserve.  Beautiful day, low 70's and no wind.  Everyone is watching Tin Tin while I hang out with Zac taking a nap.  Later this afternoon we are having a White Elephant party.  Marry Christmas everyone hope you had a great day.

Early Christmas Family Pictures

broken iphone

Running with Steve yesterday I dropped my phone and this is what's left.  Now posting will be done manually until the new phone arrives after Christmas.

Debitini

At the Falls for happy hour

Street fair corn

Cold night but nice hot corn thanks Grandma

Riding high

A good spot for Zac at a busy flea market

Flea market

Brian only paid $3 for this cool hat

ATV

To Pa and the Schwartz boys tore up the mountain

Ezra and a camel

Now it's time to watch Hall Pass

Hank Eliza and a goat

Great day at the Living Desert

Eliza

Such a sweet little girl hard to believe she is a Schwartz

Birthday party

A student invited me and the boys to his 6th birthday party. It was interesting to say the least

Margaritas brunch

Eliza Ezra Ethan and Zachary enjoying sushi and Mexican food.

Bumble Bees rule

End to a great season. Zac was the honorary ball boy. Big E is a natural, Just has to learn not to trip his competition.

Cupcakes

One of my students parents made these from scratch. They look so good I hate to eat them.

Christmas outfit

Getting ready for the XMas performance

Skyborne half marathon

Great run in the desert. Steve kicked my butt by more than 10 minutes. I am just happy to finish

Getting in the spirit

Christmas tree got a little bigger and real in anticipation of the upcoming visitors (Eliza, Ezra Hank Rachel Brian Debi Steve and Mom and Pa).

New bike

Garage sale special $20 and another $5 for a new helmet. Ethan can now keep up when jogging. Gota train for the half marathon next weekend.

Festival of lights

Another holiday tradition before putting up our own lights

Tamale festival

It's the biggest in the world and we love tamales.

Awesome band

My buddy Tom plays with his group Cover Story. Great music, all the classics. Saw them play at Over the Top bar in Palm Springs last night. It was great except for the Mongols bikers getting plowed next to us.

Atv

Last photo from our adventure on Wednesday

Happy Thanksgiving

Started the day with a 5K and ended with a terrific dinner and company.

Ocotillo Wells

An amazing day on the quad and Polaris Ranger RZR with my Brother in law Steve. Lucky to have a brother in law that is a blast to hang out with and loves adventure as much as I do.

Zoom

Down the hill they go

University Park

Happy cousins

Rocket launch

Thanks Uncle Steve that was a blast.

Back from Hawaii

Ethan did great on the plane. A great trip but happy to be home with Heidi, Zac and Heidi's family.

Ethnobotanical gardens

Rain stopped long enough to take an amazing hike into a tropical rainforest just minutes from Honolulu.

Happy birthday Yo Pa

70 years old today and healthier than ever. Yo Pa is pretty amazing in anybody's book. Double ironman finisher, grandpa to 4, respected practicing lawyer, devoted loving husband for 45 years and hero to his 4 sons.

Riding the elephant

Last zoo picture. Today, our last full day, is my Dads 70th birthday. Looking forward to the celebration tonight!

Galapagos Tortoise

Picture doesn't do it justice this guy is huge

Honolulu Zoo

Peacocks run wild here with the kids

Diamond Head

Ethan made it all the way to the top. Nice views but crowded.

Iolani Palace

Changing of the guards Hawaiian style

Hawaii China town

What we saw snorkeling us now for sale