Viva Las Vegas!

This past weekend, we all (Michael, Derek, Kelly, Devin, Koko (yes, Koko) and I) headed to Las Vegas to visit Craig, Patty, Kaitlyn, Sammi, Lyric, Grandma Minnie & Kyla in their beautiful new home. We had fun, fun, fun! We went bowling (so Grandma Minnie could show us all "what's up"), played Dance, Dance Revolution, sang karaoke, gambled and spent incredible family time together! We shared delectable family meals and unforgettable moments. All we could talk about on the way home was coordinating our calendars for our next visit ~ not an easy task, but we so look forward to it!! Thanks, Vegas Crew, for all the hospitality and good times!! We had a blast!

Sunrise, sunset...

Our California Days

This past weekend, Michael and I headed down to Orange County and visited with Derek and Nana. (Thanks to Kel and Dev for taking care of Koko!) As you can see, the ride home wasn't pretty. And yes, we've had more than our share of smoke here as of late ~ it certainly makes for an interesting sun and moon! When the smoke begins to clear though, we are treated to exquisite evenings such as the one we enjoyed tonight at the harbor.

What a difference a day makes...

See, it isn't always sunny here in Southern California. We took time out to check surf and walk along Shoreline Park with Koko yesterday morning and again today. The weather each morning was quite unlike the other. Yesterday, it was sunny, a little breezy... gorgeous following a night of light rain. Today, it was foggy and a bit on the cool side until the sun broke through in the late morn ~ still gorgeous, but different. Maybe we are into the fall season! Time to hunker down and get toasty by the fire...ahhh!

Kokobella!

She's a birddog...



She's a swimmer...




She's SUPERDOG!!

Put another candle on your birthday cake!

Best of birthdays to a most incredible daughter, teacher and mommy! Hope your day is filled with all things wonderful!! Happy Birthday, Soralyn!!!

HANGING ART

On Thursday, Michael's show opens at The Book Den. Today, we went down to hang the shaped canvases. They look fabulous! So happy Michael's art is out there, being seen and appreciated... as it should be!!

Seasons in the sun...

Some days, we are fortunate enough to get off work and have a tide low enough to enjoy some beach time! Today, Papa found time to paddle, Koko got in some stick-chasing, swimming and running time and I found time to walk and relax! Not bad for a work day!

Artist in training...

This past weekend, Michael and I had the great pleasure of spending some quality time with Keoni. We had great fun!! Note to Peter and Sora: anytime!!

XX!!

Today, Kelly turns 20!! Kel is SUCH a magnificent human being!! Our sweet little boy has grown into a remarkable individual! He has more integrity than most anybody we know and is an immensely thoughtful and loving person! He is hard-working, generous, quick-witted, FUNNY, fun and has a keen sense of style! Oh yes, we could go on...
Kelly, we are so incredibly proud to be your family and we are endlessly grateful to have you in our lives! We have no doubt that you will reach each and every goal you set for yourself!! You are an amazing grown man!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELLY JAMES!! WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!