little brother

Yesterday, Vincent's teacher told me when it was Vincent's turn to share what he is thankful for he said "my little brother".

Vincent is going to be a big bro

His little bro is due June 18. Thanks to Vincent we call him Coocoo. The brother antics have already started - Vincent doesn't just hug my belly, he burps at my belly and talks silly to it all the time. He's been excited since the day we told him.

Presidents Day in Santa Cruz

with Dean and Romy and Trinity

Vincents Lab: Crystal Experiment number 2, part 1

This is the before photo. Vincent is growing crystals on this rock. Check back in about 2 weeks to see the crystals (if it works - I'm pessimistic - not sure we properly dissolve the solution). Vincent said in 2 weeks it "will be an exciting day my crystal will be ready and it's Ms. Kathy's birthday" - his fave teacher.

Boys!

Vasona Park on Sunday with Andres and Samuel

making Valentines for the grandparents

OWL BE YOURS!

Happy Valentine's Day

Another Sunny Saturday, Another Hike at Rancho

Farm Babies - 2 kids - Stella and Rocco - born this week

Lamb born 4 hours before this photo
What do we get from rabbits?



Dad spotted this hawk

Sunday's Hike

Our big adventure with Maggie and Gabbie. First stop the Golden Gate Bridge.






Destination: Point Reyes National Seashore - for whale watching. The kids didn't mind too much that we didn't see any whales. We had enough fun and adventure hiking to the lighthouse, seeing the elephant seals and a little beach combing.










One beach had 268 barking and smelly elephant seals. This beach had 1.