Saturday, October 22, 2011

Birthday Blow Outs!

What a crazy month of birthdays, from September 12 through October 15. Dylan, Dahlia and Max all had big ones (4, 3 and 2 respectively), but also cousins galore had their odometer click over one more year as well. And thrown in the mix was Jack, who is now a grand one-quarter of a century old! Oy, vey... We had a big birthday bash for the little ones in our immediate family, and some smaller ones too. Here is a collection from the various celebrations and venues. Happy Birthday to All!



 Max on the Trampoline.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011



Story Time.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 



Story Time, II.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 


 Stand Like a Flamingo.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



 Hail, Hail... The Gang's All Here.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



 Down to the Business at Hand.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



Birthday Boys.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



I Eat Your Cupcake.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



 Dahlia in Bubble Heaven.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



 Max and Mommy Lovin' the Bubbles.
Big Old Birthday Bash, 2011.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011  



'Nuff Said...
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 



 Let's Get Started!
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011



Max and Yolanda.
Sacramento, CA. October, 2011 



Grabbing The Gold!
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011 



Yes, Sir - Happy Birthday!
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011



Guest of Honor.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011



Friday, October 14, 2011

Family Visits!

We just had Matthew, Jack, Teresa and Dahlia out for a really nice - if far too short - visit from Kentucky. It was so much fun having all four of my sons here. Jack, Teresa, Dahlia, Matthew, Dylan and I first took a day trip to San Francisco, one of our favorite haunts. Then, the next week, the same entourage took a four day whirlwind trip down the coast to see the sights of So Cal and visit family along the way. It was crazy, exhausting and a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the trip(s) we took. The visit was too short, but the memories (and photos) will last a lifetime!

Coming up soon: Big Ol' Birthday Bash photos!



Matt at Amici's (by Jack).
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan at Ocean Beach.
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan Running at Ocean Beach.
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan, Late Afternoon at the Beach.
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan Playing in the Sand.
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011. 



Matt, Jack, Dahlia and Teresa.
San Francisco, CA. October, 2011.



Bath Time for Dahlia, Max and Dylan (by Matt).
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 



Dahlia and Dylan.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 



Story Hour for Dahlia, Dylan and Max.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 



I am the Pater Familias: Matthew, Dylan, Max and Jack.
Elk Grove, CA. October, 2011. 



Dahlia and Dylan at Cannery Row.
Monterey, CA. October, 2011. 



Late Afternoon on the Pier at Cayucos.
Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 



Family (Jack, Teresa, Dahlia and Dylan).
Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan is the Beach Sand Monster!
Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 



Dahlia and Dylan Take On the Ocean!
Cayucos, CA. October, 2011. 



Dinner at the Hof Brau.
Morro Bay, CA. October, 2011. 



Jack.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 



Mug Shot.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.


Sparkling Boy.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 201. 



 The Big Boys at the Mesa Cafe.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.


Dylan, v.1, @ Stern's Wharf.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan, v.2, @ Stern's Wharf.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  



Dylan, v.3, @ Stern's Wharf.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  



Dylan, v.4, @ Stern's Wharf.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  



Dylan, v.5, @ Stern's Wharf.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011.  



One Take Dahlia!
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan and the Skater.
Santa Barbara, CA. October, 2011. 



The Matriarch and Her Progeny.
(Connor, Ryan, Pilulaw, Matt and Jack)
Ventura, CA. October, 2011. 



Great Grandma Gets Her Licks In, Too!
Ventura, CA. October, 2011.



Dylan on the Santa Monica Pier.
Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan Strikes a Pose in Venice
Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan Amongst His People in Venice.
Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan in Color.
Venice Beach, CA. October, 2011. 



Breakfast the Next Day at Swingers.
Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011. 



Dylan at Swingers - Missing His Family.
Santa Monica, CA. October, 2011