Fun with Family

We enjoyed a wonderful couple of days with my sister-in-law Julie and brother Dave last week. Julie got to come a few days early and she hung out with the boys and I during the week (and babysat for a day while I worked). The boys liked her right away and I enjoyed having someone else around to do things with and read books to Noah! Dave was able to join us for the weekend (after experiencing some Friday night LA traffic) and we headed for Avila Beach on Saturday. We had a very nice time there and Noah did great despite not having a nap. The weather was nice - except for a little wind (which Silas hated, but it was much nicer than the snowstorm they left behind in IA). It was so nice to have some of my family come out and visit again! Thanks for coming Dave & Julie!

A beautiful sunset as seen from Shell Beach

Fun Times!

"Helping" Aunt Julie with dinner.

Prepping for some wine tasting at the coast

Making friends with Unlce Dave

Silly Silas! He was so happy after he could eat and

get out of the car seat for awhile on the way to the coast.

Noah got to participate in "Apple Juice Tasting"

Checking out the wine barrels

The pier at Avila Beach

(it was a little windy & Silas did not like that - it was his 1st time in wind!)

After a good cry in the car & the much dislike wind,

Silas was tired out!

Building a sand castle

It was a team effort

2 Whales spouting, they hung out in the bay

all afternoon & were really fun to watch.

Trying to get a glimpse of the ocean

(you forget they can't see what we do!)

Noah obviously didn't get around to chasing this bird yet!

The sea lions were great entertainment (but a little scary too!)

A hummingbird at sunset

Earlier in the week we enjoyed going to the park with Sharon, Emily & Megan