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Friday, October 7, 2011
UCSB Reunion, Part 3
In the mornings we got up early (the virtue of a house full of little kids) and played before we went out for the day.
Laila & Davin
Alex, Rebecca, & Wyatt playing an iPad game while we waited for breakfast to be ready.
On Sunday morning we went to Stern's Wharf and to the Art Walk that they have every Sunday morning along the waterfront. Wyatt thought that the wharf was really cool. He loved the big boats and watching the fishermen reel in their fish.
Cheese sandwiches!
The stroller brigade....
Shoulder rides on daddy's shoulders are WAY better than riding in the stroller
Cooking dinner - we took turns cooking breakfast and dinner every day. Anne, Julie, and I rocked spaghetti night!
Mohamed & Alex relax on the couch
Glow sticks!!
All lined up on the couch outside with their glow sticks
Laila & Davin
Alex, Rebecca, & Wyatt playing an iPad game while we waited for breakfast to be ready.
On Sunday morning we went to Stern's Wharf and to the Art Walk that they have every Sunday morning along the waterfront. Wyatt thought that the wharf was really cool. He loved the big boats and watching the fishermen reel in their fish.
Cheese sandwiches!
The stroller brigade....
Shoulder rides on daddy's shoulders are WAY better than riding in the stroller
Cooking dinner - we took turns cooking breakfast and dinner every day. Anne, Julie, and I rocked spaghetti night!
Mohamed & Alex relax on the couch
Glow sticks!!
All lined up on the couch outside with their glow sticks
UCSB Reunion, Part 2
Visiting Santa Barbara was really the perfect vacation. It was a mix of fun trips in the morning and then relaxing at the house in the afternoon as the kiddos napped.
On Saturday morning we went to the Santa Barbara Zoo. This is a nice little zoo, and man do these animals have the life. Where else do the giraffes have an ocean view? Pictured: Michael, Mike, Dahlia, & Alex (in the background), Diane, Davin, Dan A., Bridget, Brendan, & Erin.
Wyatt, Dahlia & Davin checking out the gorillas
Dahlia, Wyatt & Alex feeding the goats and sheep
Wyatt was hesitant at first, but once Brian showed him there was nothing to be afraid of, Wyatt loved feeding the animals.
After the kids woke up from their naps (and I woke up from mine!) we went outside to play. Wyatt got to go swimming, which I didn't get any pictures of, and then we went to do crafts and play on the trampoline.
Diane & Davin
Zoe, Laila, Julie, & Rebecca
Davin, Wyatt, Erin, and Bridget
On Saturday night we BBQ'd (or rather the husbands BBQ'd). They made yummy tri-tip and hot dogs plus BBQ'd veggies. Mmm!
The two Dan's checking out dinner.
Erin & Wyatt eating at the kids table
It was so much fun to watch all the kids eat and play together. They got along so well!
After dark, the dads took over the table. Dahlia and Alex made sure the dad ate all their dinner. Pictured: Brian, Mohamed, Dan, and Brendan
The master bedroom had a giant jacuzzi tub that we threw the kids in at bath time. At one point 5 of the 7 kids were in the tub together!
My favorite part of the weekend was Girl's Night Out. We went out for dessert and drinks and got all caught up. I never imagined 14 years ago when I moved into Anacapa Residence Hall at UCSB that I would be meeting the women who would be my dearest friends for life. Though as Diane put it, "You know you are old when you roll out on a Saturday night with no make up on, hop in a minivan with 2 preggers and have a great time!"
3710 Forever....
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On Saturday morning we went to the Santa Barbara Zoo. This is a nice little zoo, and man do these animals have the life. Where else do the giraffes have an ocean view? Pictured: Michael, Mike, Dahlia, & Alex (in the background), Diane, Davin, Dan A., Bridget, Brendan, & Erin.
Wyatt, Dahlia & Davin checking out the gorillas
Dahlia, Wyatt & Alex feeding the goats and sheep
Wyatt was hesitant at first, but once Brian showed him there was nothing to be afraid of, Wyatt loved feeding the animals.
After the kids woke up from their naps (and I woke up from mine!) we went outside to play. Wyatt got to go swimming, which I didn't get any pictures of, and then we went to do crafts and play on the trampoline.
Diane & Davin
Zoe, Laila, Julie, & Rebecca
Davin, Wyatt, Erin, and Bridget
On Saturday night we BBQ'd (or rather the husbands BBQ'd). They made yummy tri-tip and hot dogs plus BBQ'd veggies. Mmm!
The two Dan's checking out dinner.
Erin & Wyatt eating at the kids table
It was so much fun to watch all the kids eat and play together. They got along so well!
After dark, the dads took over the table. Dahlia and Alex made sure the dad ate all their dinner. Pictured: Brian, Mohamed, Dan, and Brendan
The master bedroom had a giant jacuzzi tub that we threw the kids in at bath time. At one point 5 of the 7 kids were in the tub together!
My favorite part of the weekend was Girl's Night Out. We went out for dessert and drinks and got all caught up. I never imagined 14 years ago when I moved into Anacapa Residence Hall at UCSB that I would be meeting the women who would be my dearest friends for life. Though as Diane put it, "You know you are old when you roll out on a Saturday night with no make up on, hop in a minivan with 2 preggers and have a great time!"
3710 Forever....
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UCSB Reunion, Part 1
10 years ago this year Brian and I graduated from UCSB. My college roommates and I have long talked about getting together for a reunion. We finally managed to coordinate the schedules of seven families and rented a beautiful house in Santa Barbara for the weekend.
Wyatt unpacking his toys
Brendan entertaining the kids: Davin, Michael, Dahlia, & Alexandra
Jumping on the trampoline. This was hands down Wyatt's favorite feature of the house. He asked to go bounce as soon as he woke up every morning and wanted to bounce, bounce, bounce all day long!
Even Baby Laila got to bounce (with the help of her mama Zoe)
Playing with the parachute - the kids loved it, especially going under the parachute (though it seemed like half the time they ended up on top of it!)
Pictured: Wyatt, me, Alex, Dahlia, Dan A. & Erin
No matter how many times Dan explained it they still climbed on top of the parachute!
This was the playhouse for the kids. Julie & Dan B. slept here, and as Julie pointed out, it was a mini-house, with double-paned windows and electrical outlets. The only thing it lacked was plumbing.
Bounce! I love this picture of Alex in mid-jump.
The Tafts chilling in the family room before Wyatt's bedtime
Anne, Bridget, Erin, Dahlia, Alex, Mike, & Michael hanging out before the kids went to bed
The big boys playing pool: Dan B., Alex, and Mohamed. We were excited to finally meet Anne's fiancee Alex. Not only was he totally cool, but he got major props for agreeing to come stay with 12 strangers and all their kids for the weekend. The bonus: our next reunion will be at Anne & Alex's wedding in the spring!
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Wyatt unpacking his toys
Brendan entertaining the kids: Davin, Michael, Dahlia, & Alexandra
Jumping on the trampoline. This was hands down Wyatt's favorite feature of the house. He asked to go bounce as soon as he woke up every morning and wanted to bounce, bounce, bounce all day long!
Even Baby Laila got to bounce (with the help of her mama Zoe)
Playing with the parachute - the kids loved it, especially going under the parachute (though it seemed like half the time they ended up on top of it!)
Pictured: Wyatt, me, Alex, Dahlia, Dan A. & Erin
No matter how many times Dan explained it they still climbed on top of the parachute!
This was the playhouse for the kids. Julie & Dan B. slept here, and as Julie pointed out, it was a mini-house, with double-paned windows and electrical outlets. The only thing it lacked was plumbing.
Bounce! I love this picture of Alex in mid-jump.
The Tafts chilling in the family room before Wyatt's bedtime
Anne, Bridget, Erin, Dahlia, Alex, Mike, & Michael hanging out before the kids went to bed
The big boys playing pool: Dan B., Alex, and Mohamed. We were excited to finally meet Anne's fiancee Alex. Not only was he totally cool, but he got major props for agreeing to come stay with 12 strangers and all their kids for the weekend. The bonus: our next reunion will be at Anne & Alex's wedding in the spring!
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Day Camping in Julian
Here are some older pictures I just found and never posted. These pictures are from a day trip Wyatt took with Grandma Vickie & Grandpa Richard to visit his cousins who were camping in Julian.
Hannah, Wyatt & Meghan
Wyatt and Uncle Mike with the catch of the day
Pumping water the old-fashioned way
Panning for gold with Uncle Darrell
Giddy Up!
Riding the rails!
Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! It's off to work I go!
Aubrey, Adam, Hannah, Meghan & Wyatt riding the mine car
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Hannah, Wyatt & Meghan
Wyatt and Uncle Mike with the catch of the day
Pumping water the old-fashioned way
Panning for gold with Uncle Darrell
Giddy Up!
Riding the rails!
Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! It's off to work I go!
Aubrey, Adam, Hannah, Meghan & Wyatt riding the mine car
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