First trip to Julian

First trip to Julian (after talking about it for 7 years). 

A big step forward but still not too big

Another first.... 

For the first time we let O go surf without a parent or adult there - just him and his buddy. (Cameron)   A big step forward in independence and responsibility.   And O went spear fishing with his friends (Ethan and Ty)  - solo no parents.  

And while Owen has hit another first .... he still isn’t quite too big for a lift to bed.  Although.  I suspect this might be his last...

Pumpkin Carving

Short Video of Tess and Finn Carving.  Of course we were doing this last minute- the day before Halloween.  So Owen missed out on the carving because he had waterpolo.   Kind of sad as first glimpse at when he might be to old and too busy for these things.   But I am guessing and hoping not for a few more years. 

I walk alone

Finn is already over me walking him all the way in to class 

Father Daughter Fall Fancy fourth grade

One more year of the father daughter dance.  Dad is  going to miss this.    This year Dad took home Sir Booty Shaker award 

Owens 13th Birthday Beach Bash

Finn’s First Goal

First Day of School 2017

Sunday Beach Funday

Last family beach day before start of school. 

Summer 2017 Trip Back East

Another trip back east to visit family and friends.   Started off with a visit to Niagara Falls with Grandpop Bill and Patty.  Erie fun at Waldameer with Nana.  And some boat time on the lake.

On to visit Dee Dee, the cousins for lots of fun with friends and family.   As well as a visit to historic Philadelphia with Grandpop Loughery.

Father's Day

Finn's 7

Video from Sunday family party and then from his birthday. Dinner at his favorite restaurant- Ruby's

Happy Hour

This is what Happy Hour is like when your Forty Something...

Mother's Day

  

O's first year on surf team

Owen's first year of middle school surf team at Aviara

Owen  started the season off on fire with a fifth place finish in his first contest.

From there he had a tough time getting out of the first heats.  But he ended the season with a strong performance at the state championship tournament, finishing second in the first heat but unfortunately the weather forced the contest to be cancelled on the second day.  (The contest resumed the following week and Owen advanced one more round but then got bumped out.  Great job advancing 3 rounds) The team finished fourth in the state.

Finn and O Surf Session

Some amazing weather and mom and tess were out so the boys went for a surf.

The Stomach Bug

The stomach flu hit the family hard this week.  Starting with Dad on Easter afternoon and then Finn, followed by Mom and Owen.   Tess held tight and dodge the bug. 

Millie was the comfort companion (when she would finally relax)

  

Easter 2017

A little video from dying eggs to hunting them. 

First Tooth for Finn

 

Spring Sports Have Sprung

Finn is getting ready for his first year of little league and Owen had his ever  first water polo games.  Scored a goal in two of the games in the tournament.