santa cruz

aric and claudia were in town doing the big sur marathon, we met up with them after the marathon for time at the uc santa cruz arboretum and the beach.

noble goes to the dump

time for noble's class to go to the dump! a popular field trip to learn all about recycling and to see the unusual collection of animals that live there - most notably the peacocks!

science fair 2014

the school science fair happened this week. the kids did their projects pretty last minute (as always) but in the end they came out really well. and the science fair was a big play date as usual! mahala and the green team sold their home-made chocolates during the event.

easter with the franks

all of the franks came to join is for easter lunch and an easter egg hunt. the kids are always excited when their cousins come to visit :)

easter egg time!

lots of dye made for some fantastic eggs. we made it just in time too - the day before easter!

fresh from spain

tony and natalie came for a short visit on their spring break. the kids were so happy to see natalie again!

the ailors visit

the ailors came to visit - eric's first visit to our house. we went out and about but mostly the kids just played!