Point Lobos State Reserve

One little blog post just isn't enough to share the many wonders of this place. The beaches, coves, forests and animals are plentiful and unique, every time you think you've seen the most amazing place on earth, you round the bend and see another! There are deadly, churning waters in Devil's Cauldron but sea lions dot the rocks and cove all around. There is an underwater reserve at Whaler's Cove for experienced divers and for those of us staying on land, a cabin built in the 1850's by Chinese fishermen (we didn't get to see it this time). With all the animals we saw- it was far better than any zoo we could have visited. We saw green and purple urchins, crabs, sea lions, seals and otters-one playing with an abalone shell. Squirrels, and rabbits hopped around, a deer rested in the flowers (did you see the furry antlers in the first picture?) and sea gulls flew overhead. At Bird Island flocks of cormorants nested and a few pelicans could be spotted. We took a steep staircase down to Hidden Beach where we rolled up our pants and explored a tiny cave. Then the boys drug huge beach logs and ropes of kelp onto shore. All this and we only saw about half of the park! We'll be visiting again for sure.

It's Rainin' Teeth!

Ethan is a pro at losing teeth - he's been losing them since he was four! So, he's got another loose tooth and Isaac found himself a little jealous. He even stated that he wished he had a loose tooth like Ethan. Next day, and I mean the very next day, the boys were eating breakfast when I hear shouts for me to hurry to the table. Isaac had a loose tooth! It was, in fact, very loose and the adult tooth was already coming in behind it. Ethan and I were both very excited for him- his first loose tooth!!- and we thought he'd be pretty stoked about it too. Problem is, Isaac didn't realize it came with a mild amount of pain, some bleeding and could be a bit of a nuisance when trying to eat. So I'm staring at him with a grin worthy of The Joker and I see tears in his eyes! It was not all that he had hoped for :( Luckily, this afternoon it fell out all on it's own and he is quite proud of himself. I think he'll be ready next time around.

Celebrating the Fathers Out There

Happy Father's Day! (I am aware it was yesterday) There are some special fathers out there and I hope you're feeling the love we have for you. Kevin, Bob, Steve, Doug, Stuart, Neil, Keith, Tim, Mark, Floyd, Brandon, Golden, Jesse, Mike, Bryan, Jason, Keith, Brian, Ian, Erik, Stan, Poppy, Jim, Fish, Jeff, Carl, Tyler- these are some guys I personally want to send love and all my best to. If I left out your name- drop me some hate mail and I'll get you added pronto! But really- there are many more out there- hope your Father's Day was great, thanks guys for all you do.

We're Baaack!

No, we didn't go anywhere- it's just been a while since I posted. If you know me then you know I have commitment issues when it comes to the computer....or the phone....o.k., inward look here, I have trouble following through with anything in life! On to topics I find more fun and don't make me squirm in my chair- we hit up the Scottish Renaissance Festival on Saturday. It was a family outing to celebrate Father's Day with Kevin, he spends Sundays studying and getting ready for the week ahead. We saw lots of kilts, heard the melodies of bag pipes and enjoyed a breezy, sunny day at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. We even had a VIP hay ride- yeah, that's right, hay ride. We were shoveling tasty, overpriced, festival goodies into our faces when a gentleman making his rounds on a tractor stopped and offered us a ride around the grounds. He took us by the barns that hold the animals during the fair, a rose garden, the corrals where a horse show was being held and finished off by taking us through the restoration sheds. This is where they restore antique farm equipment that has been donated over the years- hence the picture of old tractors- some of which were over fifty years old and ALL of which apparently run quite well! One more thing- the nightmare-invoking, horned creature there it NOT Kevin although it does bare resemblance to a picture I posted previously- hee hee- I love you darling!

In Memory of Grandpa Wilson

Kevin's grandfather passed away Monday, June 7th. He was a wonderful man whose charm, whit and kind heart always had you smiling! We take comfort in knowing this faithful servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ, is now at peace in the arms of our Father in Heaven. All our love to family and friends-and Grandpa, you will be missed. Until we meet again.....

Grandparents in Monterey- Yay!

They rolled in and brought the sun with them! When they went to Calistoga for a day and a half, it went with them there too- and has yet to return! Thank you guys for visiting, we LOVED having you!