Pacific Sunset

We had a lovely sunset from my parents' rooftop deck on the evening of their anniversary party on June 27. Happy 45th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Family, friends, good food, great conversation, and perfect weather = an evening to remember.

Boys....

Timothy quickly picked up this 3 1/2 foot gopher snake earlier this month in our front yard when we were returning from our final Class Day. He has such a love for reptiles and amphibians.

The San Diego Wild Animal Park

I took the three boys (Elizabeth had to work at the Bible Camp) to the Wild Animal Park a week ago Friday to celebrate Jonathan's 12th birthday. My brother Tom and his son Tommy met us there partway through the afternoon. The four boys had so much fun together, as always, and I loved the botanical gardens as well as the animals. The fishing village pictured above is one of my favorite photo ops.

J's 12th Birthday

Blowing out candles on his cake

Cousin Tommy met us at the Wild Animal Park -- all four boys squeezing into weaver's nest...

J opening his gifts

Elizabeth's First Craft Fair

Elizabeth sold at her first craft fair for the Mountain Empire Little League this past Saturday. The event wasn't nearly as busy as we would have liked, and she only sold $38, $10 she had to pay for the fee. It provided a good experience, though, in dealing with mountain winds (we had to take down the big sign right after this photo as it kept getting blown over) and with selling her jewelry.