April 2022

April...continuation of our California trip

We were able to visit with cousin Dave

He gave Cole his Angel's hat

Amazing day at Firestone Winery

We stopped at a second winery...Zaca Mesa. So beautiful

Love the drive to the winery

We went out to dinner in Orcutt.  I love this view...hard to take as a selfie

Park next to Allen's elementary school

Nothing better than Dad pushing you on the swings

Allen's favorite Mexican restaurant closed a few years ago. We noticed it was open under new management.  Stopped in for yummy food.

Fun with chalk...Grandma is always finding fun things to do

Love pictures of sleeping kids

Every morning the kids got up and had breakfast with Grandma and Grandpa.

Made her own little fort to read and play

Park fun again

Waiting for our table for dinner

Dogs searching for treats under Allen's chair

Allen's Grandma Ruth used to take Allen to the Madonna Inn all the time. Bob and Sherron had never been. Fun to look around and a great lunch

Nana was watching our cats while we were gone...having fun or fighting?

Make a wish

Fun at the Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn is know for their desserts.  So good.

Avila Beach. Just beautiful 

Reviewing all the rocks they collected on our trip

Another day at the park

Dinner alone again...so fun and yummy

Playing soccer with Daddy and Grandma

Found these on my phone...they are too funny

Saying Goodbye to Grandma

Grandpa and Cole

Grandpa and Alexis

The kids helped Grandma plant some flowers

Lunch at the airport before we left

Flying home

Asleep in the car on the way home..Tired kids

The kids wanted to play a prank on Daddy. Do we printed out a picture of him and they colored it funny, wrapped it up and gave it to him as a gift.

Alexis was "The Bear of the Week"  They get to keep the bear on their desk all week.

We took the kids to a Mariner's Baseball game.  Ferry ride there

We made it to the park

Great seats. Our elementary school got a block of tickets.  Due to the contract negotiations between the owners and players our date became Opening Night.

Aunt Danielle met us for the game

Had to take a late ferry home.  Thankfully Cole fell asleep

Coloring Easter Eggs

Easter Morning...6:30am

After the easter egg hunt and finding baskets...Daddy and Mommy went back to bed.

After church Nana and Aunt Danielle came over.  Only took one picture:)

Cole decided to direct how we painted a picture of a bunny.  He was a funny and strict teacher.  Not very encouraging:) 

First Graders get a change to read in front of their parents and some classmates.  Alexis did amazing

Alexis and her teacher Emily Brown

Our fun purchases from JBF

The cats are really good sports

Alexis and Cole wanted to try out this experiment with Skittles

I lead the effort to organize the annual plant sale with our elementary school.  Allen helped me put up the banners.

Spring pictures

I just love this picture.  It is at the top of our stairs and they all kicked off their shoes to go play in the house.  Cole still puts on his shoes on the wrong feet...just precious. 

Waiting for the bus.  Alexis colored in this hat she purchased. She is so creative.

Plant Sale.  This local nursery is so beautiful 

We had a food truck...Yummy

And a bounce house.  Cole is wearing the red pants

Alexis had her friend Linkin over for a playdate and pizza

Another fun find on my phone:)

Alexis designed her hat and shoes

Dinner out with the family

Mother's Day art project with Kindergarteners.  It is a small vase to add wild flowers our kids pick for us. This is when I put them into the kiln

Finished product

Cole working on his

We put their initials on the bottom