Carpinteria Beach

We took the kids and the cousins to Carpinteria Beach. It was a perfect day!

Ivan, cousin Dylan, and Andre.

Ivan , Andre, Dylan, Max and Nikolas.

Max and his little cousin Nikolas are best buddies.

Bryce Canyon

Entering Red Rock Canyon, heading into Bryce.

Our first view of the Hoodoos.

The Boys

The hike we were about to take down into the canyon.
(Notice all the switch-backs!)



These trees were growing out of the barren ground, straight up through the rocks.

Resting halfway down the canyon.

Bridges on the path.

Notice how the trees are growing at an odd angle.

Great views, huh?

All that hiking really took it's toll!

We had such a great time! I'd forgotten what an amazing place Bryce is!

(Be sure to see the video in the following post.)

Bryce Canyon

This was such an amazing hike. And this view was just an average one compared to all that we saw there.

Don't Panic

If you come into the house at night, sit down at your computer, and hear an odd hissing behind you...you may have one of these on your back: Don't panic. And don't let anyone squash it! Just calmly go back outside and have someone brush it off. It's really harmless!

Birthday Boys

July 17, 1998

June 18, 1990

Seems like it was just yesterday.
Has it really been 19 years?
Happy Birthday, Nikita...you'll always be my Baby Girl!