Welcome to the 21st century!

The Art of Physics

Uncle Mike and Cole working on "The Art of Physics"

Nana wins!!

Nana going for the BIG win!!

My afternoon at work

Chaperoning the field trip for seniors to Santa Barbara City College. Not a bad gig.

Ridin' on a yellow school bus

Something I haven't done in a long while.

Mike Brown back in the hood!!

We had a surprise visit from our dear friend, Michael Brown. It's been almost a year since we've seen each other.

So happy to have you back in SB, if only for a few days!

D comes home for the Rag-T

On Friday, Derek played in his alma mater's benefit golf tournament at Sandpiper with his former coach and teammates.

D ~ next time you need to stay longer...WAY l-o-n-g-e-r!!

Celebrating friends...AND retirement!!

On Friday, the district art teachers (and some retired art teachers) gathered at Arts and Letters to celebrate the end of the year AND congratulate Michael on his retirement! Many thanks to Michelle for organizing!

Yup, that's us...second tier, front row, just below the spinning American Idol sign.

Tickets to the best seat in the house!

In line for American Idol!

North Carolina House Ribs with Mango Jicama Slaw

Tonight's dinner by Michael. I hope this is a sample of what's to come once he's retired. I can get used to this!!

Happy 6th Birthday to our Bella Girl!!

Surfing Dolphins!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Off for a Mother's Day adventure!

I am the luckiest mom in the world ~ thanks to my three boys!!!