A Couple Recent Hikes

cutest explorer ever! 

then on another occasion Olivia joined Jody and I on a hike out the back door. 

Olivia caputuring ther memories in her journal

and with a camera

Here is what she chose: 

 (water treatment facility in the valley below)

(an unusual tree - we almost exclusively see the blue oaks)

(and holding very steady with full zoom, a nearby ranch)

At one point on our rambling... we spotted a deer antler. Then we had our eyes peeled for more... and can you believe it?! nearly 1/2 mile later... we found another... THE MATCH. whoa. 

Many weeks ago the girls and I went for a hike in a neighboring canyon.

I love these kids! 

Dress Up Play Riding Unicorns

There is magic in the air, these day! 

 taking turns... and grooming the mane and tail.

yee-haw! 

cuddles.

Our Beautiful Girls

Getting bigger and bigger! 

Still Playing with Our Food

A couple recent examples where we encourage playing with our food.

We had a family pirate movie night and enjoyed jolly roger pizza bread and pirate booty snack mix... goofy and fun.

Camila enjoyed cutting her quesadilla first to make a space for the salsa bowl. then into more shapes. 

First Rain of the Season

After School Popsicles

Olivia's First Day of Kindergarten

We've been looking forward to this day, and Olivia is READY.
Camila asked if she could stay home with me. "You Bet, Kiddo!"

I had a bit of a breakdown the weekend before, worrying about things I can't control... sigh.

there goes the bus... (center of the photo)

Bye! Have fun, sweet girl! 

We got a fun report when she got home! 

Looks like it must have been a great day!