They were both exhausted by the end of the day, but the California Academy of Sciences today was definitely a huge hit!
Generation Z
Owen Turns Two
Cousin Owen’s second birthday!
First Soccer Practice
All was going well until a mini Diego Maradona stole the ball from her: instant tears and she wouldn’t go back on the field! The […]
Presents for a Week
With all the presents to open, and Max wanting to play with each one as soon as it was open, it took us almost a […]
Big Max Turns Two!
Lisa had the brilliant idea of having Max’s second birthday at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa. Was a beautiful day, and with a playground, carousel, […]
Sunday at the Dairy
Lilia had been asking all week to take a visit to see “Jarrid’s cows.” How can we refuse that?!
Our Little Swimmer
No floaties for this little fish!
Summer Painting
A good summer’s day for painting
Jam Time!
Our second batch of blackberry jam this summer, my little helper does it all!
The Hamiltons Visit California
We received a visit from the Hamiltons over Independence Day long weekend, their tour of California took them from LA to Disneyland, Yosemite National Park, […]
Father’s Day Eve
Lilia’s idea: ride to Sebastopol for lunch at The Barlow and a stop at Screamin’ Mimi’s.
Family Canoeing
Max really wanted to have a paddle too, the little wild man loved it, I think the canoe will be getting a lot of use […]
Sunday Morning Swim
Another hot one today!
Russian River Canoeing
The little lass and me on the Russian River this morning
Brew Time
My little helpers!
Honduras
It’d been almost two-and-a-half years since our week in French Polynesia with the Bakkers, way too long between tropical sojourns. This time we had our […]
Lilia Turns Four!
Still can’t believe our little baby is four!
Francis and Suzanne Visit
A fun night with Francis, Suzanne and Nikki last night. Photo credit for most of these to Francis!
Shell Beach
Max wanted in that water!
Happy Birthday Lisa and Annie!
Lilia and Max were quite happy to help with the cake!