Jack London State Park

 We enjoyed going to Jack London State Park on a field trip.  This is the ruins of his house.

 Ellen joined us--she is such a blessing!

 I was amazed at all the wildflowers.

Olden Days & Tea Party & Neighborhood Dinner

 The kids helped me pose for some photos for the book I'm illustrating and then I shot some extra shots of them.

Little Cowboy...borrowing sister's boots and a "saddlebag."

  We had a fun time having a tea party one afternoon.  Elise joined us.

 Lily made me a special cup of tea.

  Trey, our little monkey.

Matching sisters.  Hanna made the dresses and sewed one for Lily for her birthday (with one for Lily's doll too)

We enjoyed having the neighbors over for dinner.

Camping at Middle Creek

We had so much fun camping together at Middle Creek by Lake Pillsbury.  The kids were loving the creek.

 Maggie tried out her motorcycle.

 Lily and Hanna got to watch.

 Trey got to get on his bike too.

 

 We loved splashing in the creek in between riding.

 

 There was lots of wildlife--including this guy.

 ...And lizards.

 Hanna made her first fire and we roasted marshmellos and chocolate croissants.

 The firefighters showed us their truck.

 They found a snake to show us.

 

  
Maggie and Carl rode together.

 Hanna and Lily found lizards.

 Like Papa like son.

We love each other...and we love making silly faces.

 Lots of sillies!