September Pix

September was a busy busy month! Jess' 4th birthday and our big trip to Kauai for my 40th! Plus lots of other fun things!

 Dad and Jess making Sunday morning pancakes. Chris and Jess have been making pancakes together every Sunday, it's her favorite day of the week.

 Surf days . . .

 Marathon training run with my relay team mamas.

 Campfire on the beach at Sunset. Santa Barbara perfection.

 My brave boy getting a few teeth pulled to make more room in his mouth for his adult teeth.

Jess turning 4!!! I can't believe it! 

Jess at 4. You are beautiful inside and out, fun to be with, very sassy, smart, caring, strong willed, creative, wild, gentile, curious, super coordinated for someone your age and full of love.

 What a fun party!

If Rosie is here that means . . .

 Grandma and Grandpa are in SB!!!!
Grandma and Grandpa came and took care of the kids while Chris and I headed to Kauai, Hawaii for a magical 40th birthday trip.

Getting some grandma snuggles.

 Walkin the dog with grandpa.

Connor and Grandpa doing laps in the pool.

Cruising hawaii in a convertible with NO KIDS. CHECK! 

 The view from our awesome room was incredible!!

 I mean seriously!!!

 Yes still pix from our room!!!!

 Exercising together!

Paddle boarding together.

 Walking home from dinner.

Still getting caught up from the last 6 months and it feels great!

The last days of summer were filled with BBQs, ice cream treats, beach days, kayaking and playdates.

Then it was time for back to school,  The kids were happy to see friends and teachers they had missed and I was happy to get back into a good routine.

I love where we live!!!! Sandy Santa Barbara is the best place on earth!

Horsey riders from dad.

I enjoyed many runs on the bluff.

Jessy and Gianna goofing around.

 End of summer BBQ at cathedral oaks was super fun! Connor having fun getting zoomed around!

Connor and Bella battling it out. It was so funny to watch. 

A great time was had at Left Hand Ranch where Sarah gave Chris some handstand tips.

Face painting at Marina's was a big hit for Jessy.

WOW!

Me and my 2 favorites kayaked out to see the seals and cruise the harbor.

That view?!?!?! Um yes please!

Yes that is a real seal only about 15 ft away from us! So cool! 

Seeing animals in nature is so much more exciting than seeing them in the zoo!!

Hip Hip Hooray the kids are back at school.

Jessy is very happy at preschool, she didn't cry one time last year or this year!

Bat Girl! She is so strong!

Back to school means Mommy get's to hike with friends! 

Jessy sporting her work out gear like mom :) 

School is cool.