More Joshua Trees

A dead, yet beautiful tree, on a trail that's not often used by Joshua Tree tourists. 

Joshua Trees

Yeah...it hurts. 



It's easy for me to become emotionally attached to some of the trees in this park. 





Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places for rock climbing. This guy had plenty of equipment, whereas I usually just use my hands. Then again, I could never scale that peak! 

From Beach to Desert

I tried to catch this bird feeding in the bay beside Seaport Village, but he was too fast. 




A cool looking bird near seal beach in La Jolla. We felt rushed the day before, so we came back for another look.






We pulled over to take a look at some cacti in a California State Park between San Diego and Palm Springs.  

Sea World and La Jolla Beach, San Diego

Flamingos hanging out at Sea World, San Diego. 



Enjoying the view at La Jolla Cove. 



La Jolla beach, San Diego. 




I can't believe this is December. 



Sunset and waves at La Jolla Beach. 



The awesomeness that is La Jolla. 

Friends

Chillin' on the set of "Friends". 



Anybody know whose cup this is?  

Back in California: Hollywood and Santa Monica

Outside the Chinese theater with the rest of the tourists. 



Playing with a palm leaf in Santa Monica. 

Christmas 2006

Grandmom and Michelle share a moment. 

Christmas Eve 2006

Ryan and Michele get into the spirit of the Nintendo Wii on Christmas Eve.