A Day & Night With Grammy & Grandpa

Alana likes to come and spend the night at grammy and grandpa's house so we try to have her once a month. She gets to spend time with us without her baby brother and gets to do what she wants. Auntie Eileen called and of course, Alana had to have a serious "girl" talk with her. Too cute!

When Alana stays with us, there is always a trip to the beach. It was a bit chilly and windy so I convinced her not to go in the water. She loves to play in the sand.

While walking along the beach, we discovered this great castle with a moat that someone had built. The tide was coming in and the moat was filling up. Alana just could not resist playing in it. She had a great time and even pulled grammy in to wade in the water. Of course, she was not content to just wade! She had to slide down the sand hill into the water! Great fun at Cayucos beach!

OK, I've had enough fun. Time to head back to grammy's for a nice hot bath and dinner.

After a great day, it is time to relax with a good book and then off to sleep.

A Day at the Mid-State Fair

We went to the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles on Sunday, July 26th with Shannon, Arnold & kids. The weather was great--down from the previous day's high of 104 to the mid 90's. Our first stop was at the carnival rides. Alana had been seeing them getting set up and was very anxious to get on them. She had a great time! She even got Grammy to go on a twirly boat ride with her. We had a great day!

A trip to the Fair is not complete without tasting all the yummy "Fair Food".

The animals are always a big attraction. They are so much fun to look at and pet.

Some of the pigs were just arriving so we watched as they were unloaded off the trucks. There was a lot of squealing going on!

Cael had a great time looking at all the sights, lights and animals.

Can't go home with out a souvenir.

Portuguese Festival

This weekend was the annual Protuguese Festival in Cayucos. On Saturday, there was a free Sopas dinner at the Vet's Hall. The meal consists of beef boiled all day in broth, large slices of bread soaked in the broth and cabbage. It is delicious. The entire inside of the hall was crowded as well as the outside patio. Advertise free food and they all come! Sunday there was a parade of all the Queens and their courts to church for Mass. Cayucos has a strong Portuguese heritage.

The big portable cooker they bring in to cook the meat and cabbage.

The servers getting the food ready to take to the hungry masses.

It takes all day for the meat to cook in these big pots.

The cabbage is done and ready to serve.

Getting the food out of the big pots.

Opening of new Automotive Building at Estrella Warbird Museum

Admission was by invitation only to this event. Yea! We received an invite! Was a great day!

The guests viewing the cars.

Just a few of the cars that are on display.

Ron wishing he could own just one of these great cars!

Congratulations on a job well done.

Ribbon cutting.

The home where the bar'b'que was held.

The vineyards getting ready for another great production of Paso Robles wine.

Playing for the entertainment of the guests.

The band played under this great tree.

Pool, waterfalls and jacuzzi.

July 18th was the opening/ribbon cutting for the new Automotive Building at the Estrella Warbird Museum. Lots of great cars on display. After the ceremony, we went to a bar'b'que at the home/vineyard of Dick Woodland, the owner of the cars.

Cael's 1st Birthday Party

Cael's birthday party was held at Morro Strand State Park in Morro Bay. Shannon and her family camped there and we joined them on Sat. for the festivities. There was a scavenger hunt on the beach, a buried treasure hunt, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and of course, party favors. Lots of good food, bar'b'que and of course, cake. A good time was had by all. Here is the birthday boy playing with a balloon.

Party central. Campsite at Morro Strand State Beach.

Alana getting a head start on the chips.

Cael and Arnold watching the older kids playing the party games.

Searching for buried treasure on the beach.

Who won the scavenger hunt? They were all winners.

Which one shall I eat first?

This candle has a lot of good frosting. Birthdays sure are fun.

Happy birthday to our one year old!

Alana helping Shannon with the gifts.

Big sister teaching Cael how to unwrap presents.

Time to rest after all that excitement.