Happy birthday Ian!

Ian had a great birthday and on the weekend had a wonderful Minecraft themed birthday at our home. All his dreams came true.

Portal to The End

Ghast pinata

Party guests: Boston, Claire, (Ian), Carter, Wyatt, Audrey

Party guests: Audrey, Declan, Mako, Gavin

Bonus: Declan posing in mustache from Grandma.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Mystery Spot

We spent President's day having a fun family outing, hiking in the Redwoods State Park and touring the Mystery Spot. 

February

Mr. B took Audrey to the Daddy daughter dance at school. Fun!

Declan found his Luigi costume from Halloween and wore it as often as possible this month, especially after attending a friend's Mario themed birthday party.

Wow for Declan! Meeting his heroes at said birthday party.

Me too!

I found this fun tee shirt--my ideal weekend would be to snuggle up and read.

Mr. B took Audrey and Ian to Point Lobos while I took Declan to yet another birthday party one Saturday.

Mr. B has been loving his beach runs! 

January

Our library has a program every Wednesday afternoon: Wacky Wednesday, which involves some stories, a science experiment, dancing, and crafts. We go whenever we can! These pictures are from a snow themed activity.

One day in early January we went to the Aquarium and stopped by this pirate on Cannery Row for a pirate impression opportunity. 

I guess January was uneventful--that's all I've got!

December

For Audrey's 9th birthday, she got to take Ian and her friend Addison to the Mirror Maze. Afterward we walked around Cannery Row. So much fun. I like older kids. 

The Cannery Row pirate. Apparently the girls are swooning.

Audrey had her first piano recital! She played Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells and Up on the Housetop.

I volunteered at Audrey's school holiday party. A parent took this picture and emailed it to me. I love it.

We live on Candy Cane Lane, which gets all decked out for Christmas. This is at the neighborhood park.

A neighbor's house. The nutcracker is a bit freaky!

Christmas dinner with the Egers and Meri's  parents, Craig and Jean.

Our first family puzzle. It was so fun working on this for a couple weeks. Addicting.

A few days after Christmas Janice and her family came to visit for the day. We went to the Aquarium, the beach and hung out. It was lovely.

Mr. B is in an orchestra in the community and played at some events. He is loving it.

Decorating graham cracker houses.

Santa came to Candy Cane Lane on a Harley!

Over winter break we toured Mr. B's campus and went out to eat at Monterey Fish House. Fun day!

November

Declan always in the mix!

Audrey painting ornaments, a craft she got from her friend Claire as an early birthday present. 

Checking out the butterflies at the Monarch Sanctuary. 

Fell asleep reading to each other one night. 

Ian bought himself a new stuffy at the Aquarium. Love.

Pies and Poems in Ian's first grade class.

Tea and scones, with scone mix and hot cocoa from Grandma, teacups from Grandma Gayle.

The cheesecake I made for Thanksgiving dessert (also made pumpkin pie and chocolate pie). Yum! Paul came again, and we ate at Robert and Meri's. It was a lovely weekend. We went to the Aquarium and saw The Good Dinosaur. Paul and I went to San Francisco for a bit on Saturday before I took him to the airport. A fun weekend.