elkshorn slough

probably the best place i have been too for wildlife viewing! south of santa cruz....100s of seals and dozens of sea otters. birds of all kinds...simply amazing!

the third graders take on F.L.W.

today's fieldtrip was to frank lloyd wright's marin civic center....so alright, not the best work of his in my humble opinion, but i guess it's never too early to learn about this architect! the kids really seemed to like this building, they knew there was something different about it. it was pretty neat to hear their opinions!

weekend in santa cruz

 a special trip just for the four of us down to santa cruz. what a beautiful city it is. we had a great time at the beach and ate some good food while we were there. kids just loved staying in a hotel too!

first day of school

check out the 3rd grader and the kindergartener! it was the first day of school and it went well for both. noble's smile after being let out tells it all right?

bodega bay

an old friend of douglas's invited us up to bodega bay where he and his family were vacationing. it was foggy and cold but it was nice to get out on a beach.

adventure playground with friends

stowe lake