This weekend I took some time off from emails and phone calls and really enjoyed some quality family time. I really needed it after a long full week. Most people know that one of my favorite things to do is take my family out scouting for locations. It usually involves a lot of driving, some hiking, crying, complaining, and usually someone falling and scraping a knee. Still, I like to do it and force these hikes upon my innocent children. hahahahaha Orange County has all these hidden treasures but finding them is the hard part! Today we went hiking for pine cones (that is what I told my children!) and I found some great spots. Every changing season brings new treasures and new favorite spots. Right now, here in Southern CA everything is dead and brown! I love the color I found today and here is my very precious 3 year old who was my willing subject! She REALLY is as sweet as she looks *notice the one year old is nowhere to be seen …she wanted NO part of taking pictures. hahaha