The BEST day!!

Today was one of those wonderful days ~ storybook perfect! Michael and I headed to the harbor with Koko this morning. Koko and I walked while Michael paddled... right up to the gray whale that has been visiting Santa Barbara! Later, special family time with Peter, Sora and the babes. We all watched in amazement as Keoni "bombed down the trails" on his Skuut and Kelly and Dev finally got to meet Kieran! Dinner tonight was at Arigato as we finally celebrated Derek's birthday!

Imagawayaki!

Yesterday, a trip down to Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Michael and I had an incredible time enjoying and stocking up on yummy Japanese treats, including imagawayaki and mochi-gashi. I think he's turning Japanese!

Amazing then, AMAZING NOW!!!

HAPPY TWENTY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY, DEREK ALAN!!
YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE US! WE LOVE YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH!!!


Derek at 22 months...




Derek ~ not quite two!




Derek at 3 1/2

Happy Birthday, Little Brother!

...and to a fine uncle, as well! Stacy, hope your day was grand and glorious!!

Happy 8th Birthday, Lyric!!

Welcome Kieran Michael Young!!

Keoni became a big brother when Kieran Michael arrived early this morning! Sora and Peter have created two most amazing little beings! We look forward to watching your little big guys grow! Here is to ALL FOUR of you!

Happy February 15th!!

It was a very blustery day, Piglet. But, the perfect day to sit at Shoreline Park in the sunshine and watch Keoni ride his skuut.

Happy February 14th!!

Snow Country

'Twas a rainy day in Santa Barbara ~ at times, VERY rainy. I heard it even hailed.
After running a few errands this morning, Michael and I spent some time in his classroom where Michael worked on his new paintings. When we emerged from the room, we looked up to see an amazing amount of snow, at fairly low levels in the mountains. It was a gorgeous sight ~ and it was oh so cold. It felt like...winter!

Royal win!!