Goodbye Lunch

Today was my last day at work.  Woo hoo!  Lunch with a few friends at Pepe's to celebrate.

Joe And Rena

Our friends Joe and Rena are moving to Wisconsin in August so we recently got together for dinner with them one last time before they leave.  We are going to miss them but we are excited for the opportunities that await them in WI.

*This picture was taken on 7/19/2013.

Yellow Roses

Beautiful goodbye roses from my friend and coworker Terre.

Jaguar The Saint Bernard

Abigail hanging out with Jaguar the Saint Bernard.  Jaguar won best in group and  was getting ready to compete in the best in show category.  Go, Jaguar!

Pismo

Fun afternoon in Pismo Beach with my beautiful family.
Pictures #1-2: Abigail and mommy.
Picture #3: If there was sound to this image you would hear Abigail squealing with delight. 
Picture #4: Abigail caught sight of some pigeons...
Picture #5: And she decided to try and catch them.

Tree Sloth Art

Today was tree sloth art day for Abigail.

Jaguar Art Day

Today was jaguar art day in Abigail's class today.

Bird Art

Abigail's art project today included feathers.  How exciting.

Snake Day

I don't like snakes but I do like Abigail's snake art project.

Frog Art

Frog art day in Abigail's class today. 

Sleepyhead

Abigail taking a nap on her sheep. 

Happy Birthday, Clayton!

Abigail and I went to her friend Clayton's birthday party this afternoon and I think this picture is hilarious. I know Clayton doesn't realize what he is doing but he is giving us the bird.

Pirate Day

I don't understand why some of the themes of the art that Abigail works on at school are chosen but I love each piece of art she brings home.

Highlights

I loved Highlights magazine when I was a child so I'm going to get Abigail her own subscription.

Play Area At The Mall

A few pictures from our stop at the mall in Ventura on the way to visit Ted's sister a few weekends ago.

*These pictures were taken on 7/4/2013.

Making New friends

Today was Abigail's first full day in the toddler room at school.  She was a bit uncertain at first, but she quickly made a new friend and I think she's going to be fine.

Pictures #1-3: Abigail and her new friend Mason. 

School Prep

Abigail first full day in the toddler room is tomorrow.  She's a big girl now so we bought her this lunch bag to take to school with her.  So far she's enjoyed carrying it around the house so hopefully she will enjoy taking it to school. 

Helping Mommy Bake

Tomorrow is Abigail's last day in the infant room at school so she "helped" me bake cupcakes for her teachers.

Picture #1: Abigail "helping" me bake cupcakes.
Picture #2: The finished product. 

Turkey Talk

Abigail checking out the turkey we saw at the Lompoc Mission this morning.

Name Place Mat

I could have been a lot more creative, but at least the name place mat Abigail needs to school is ready.

First Class Picture

Abigail's very first class picture.

Sand Crab Day

I'm not sure what makes today sand crab day but apparently it was sand crab day today in  Abigail's class.

Fish Art

Abigail's art project in school today was painting fish.

More Kidsville Playgym Fun

Picture #1: Playing on the train table with Zachary.
Pictures #2-4: Playing on the tumbling mats with daddy.

*These pictures were taken on 7/5/2013.

New Shoes

Abigail trying out her new Crocs-style shoes. 

Violet

On our way home we stopped in Sherman Oaks to visit Ted's cousin Edward and his wife Stacy and their four week old sweetie pie Violet. 

Kidsville Playgym

We went to Kidsville Playgym this morning and Abigail had a pretty good time despite being very tired (which is why she has her pacifier in most pictures).

Picture #1: Fun on the trampoline.
Picture #2: Chasing daddy through the tunnel.
Picture #3: Fun in the ball pit.
Picture #4: Hanging out the schoolhouse window.

Happy 4th Of July

Picture #1: Tia saying hello and hoping for treats.
Picture #2: Abigail having fun in the ball pit.
Picture #3: Abigail loved the electronic keyboard.
Picture #4: Abigail and Zachary playing with Leap Frog.

More School Art

Watercolor fireworks and a hand print flag, just in time for the 4th of July.

More Flower Festival Fun

More pictures from the Flower Festival.

Pictures #1-3: Fun on the carousel.

*These pictures were taken on 6/30/2013.