Playtime with Daddy

While Daddy naps, the kids placed all their Lego "phones" on him.

School starts 2009

Better late than never. Thanks Aunt Halicia for the new clothes!!

Babysitter Blues

this is what happens when Naomi operates heavy equipment (common ordinary office stapler). Went straight in, looks worse than it is. Morgan the babysitter handled it really well. Thanks to Sue who came to the rescue while I was across town. Marina goes to the doctor to get staples put in, Naomi goes to get them taken out, go figure...

Butterfly Blues

Outside the children's museum in Oakhurst, we were hounded by a persistent and friendly butterfly.

Shark cage for Rent

Birch Aquarium at Scripps University in La Jolla.

Naomi's "Freedom Idol" appearance

Our own singer/composer at the end of year talent show at Freedom Elementary.
"I'm on the road to success.
I'm on the road to the future.
I'm on the road to the past,
I don't know where I'll go,
I'll just be up for adventure.
I'm on the road to success.
I'm on the road to the future.
And an antique mystery."

Happy Memorial Day! (yes I'm back...)

We took the train to Hanford for lunch and pigging out at Superior Dairy. Their single (!) scoop sundaes put even Coldstone to shame! The kids had a blast and were excited to be able to share their holiday outing with friends at school. We don't get out enough if a 5 hour trip is such a treat. It was the kids' first train ride and they said it was the best part of the day!