This year we spend two full weeks in California for Christmas and New Years 
Main Beach Laguna
Fernando’s parents along with our niece and nephew, went to the beach (Mladineo tradition) on Christmas day, even though the weather was pretty chilly.
We took the kids for a stroll around RSM Lake
We met up with my college roommate Melissa at one of my favorite places in California, Balboa!
Our favorite pastime is Skeeball. But I totally scored the jackpot on that game where you have to push the button to catch the light. Skillz baby skillz.
The banana’s were so heavenly, next time I have to get the x-large one.
I love this picture of my hubby in his aviators
We took a road trip to San Diego to visit some friends and go through the temple. It was so amazing! Definitely one of my favorites.
Carlos wanted to take the kids sledding at Bear Mountain. Unfortunately it took 3.5 hours to get there since one of the freeways was closed.
Beautiful views
I finally got my hair done (since I don’t know of any good places in Houston)
It was so cold, the kids weren’t too happy.
Carolina and I.
I don’t think I could feel my chin in this picture
We took advantage of having someone else take our picture of the two of us together. That doesn’t happen very often.
One thing I had to do was go fabric shopping at the LA Fashion District
I scored huge at this store. Unfortunately we went on New Years Eve and I only had 20 minutes to shop.
Fresh mango and pineapples to go. Such great street food!
Some yummy tacos
bacon wrapped hot dog
and taquitos
While in LA, we met baby Matthew, the newest Mladineo at the NICU at the UCLA Hospital who was born two weeks before Christmas
Seriously such a cute baby. He has the most gorgeous hair. We hope he can go home soon!
The waiting room at the hospital…gotta love smart phones
New Years Eve, Ferd’s mom made delicious empanadas
Delicious chocolate cookies
Grandma Gloria was ready to get the show on
We went to this really good donut shop in Mission Viejo called Donut World, unfortunately they didn’t have any Crullers left. But they did have really good buttermilk bars.
Fernando is the greatest husband to go fabric shopping with. I know most men can’t stand these stores.
M&L Fabrics discount store in Orange County.
This store was absolutely amazing though. Piles and piles of clearance fabrics and tons of flannel. The designer prices were very reasonable as well.
We dropped off our luggage at the airport and headed to the beach (Manhattan Beach) for one last time
I thought this dog was sitting so cute
It was a beautiful day to have to leave.
Those tacos & taquitos look SO good! Mmmmm.
Also, I love the sand(snow)man. I have never seen/thought of that and just decided that every winter, my kids will make one.
Fun to see you guys.
I have never been to California. Definitely on my list. It looks like yall had so much fun. Lots to do!
Wow, this looks so fun! I LOVE that sand snowman!
It looks like you had a great Christmas vacation. I’m jealous you got to see Melissa. I haven’t heard from that girl since she left for school. And I can’t wait to see what you do with your new fabric.