To my blogging audience (all 3 of you--haha!): I've been on hiatus for 4 months (how is that possible??), but now I'm back and determined to get caught up on these posts!!!
It's December now, but let me backtrack to summer and pick up where I left off...
At the beginning of August, we had the sheer pleasure of going to our most favorite family place (yes, we love it even more than Disneyland!!)--the Butano house!!
When Keira was 4 months old, she took her first plane flight and we went to Butano! This time, it was Corinne's first plane ride and visit to Butano at almost 3 months old!
Wait...we're going how high in that airplane?!?!
(This picture cracks me up!! What a face!!)
Okay, well if you think it's a good idea, let's go!
Lap-baby!
Up, up, and away!
Why does she always have this look of terror??
I promise we were not torturing her!
After a harrowing drive from the Oakland airport (LOTS of crying in the car from Corinne!), we made it to Butano and got settled in for the night. The next morning, we were up bright and early, playing games in the kitchen before the rest of the house woke up.
Keira was a great helper and loved setting the table for breakfast.
Helping make pancakes!
She loves sitting by Aunt Laura
Exploring the grounds with Daddy
The SWING!
No other swing can compare!
More exploring with Daddy!
Willy decided to go for a swim...
...and he thought that was pretty funny!
Bike tricks!
Snuggling with Aunt Laura
More snuggles with Nana!
Keira trying out her new floatie
Time for swimming!
This was her first time jumping off the diving board!
(Noah had lots of fun playing with his camera and shooting these jumping sequences).
Jonathan, perfecting his back flip
Laura, perfecting cartwheels into the water
Corinne, taking it all in
Warming up
Poolside bathing beauties
Corinne loved being outside by the pool!
She was lying on a towel in the grass, kicking her feet, smiling, and watching the leaves blow in the trees.
Bundling up in Nana's sweatshirt
Drifting off to sleep in Mommy's arms
Can't get enough swinging!
One of the mornings, we took a trip into Pescadero.
We explored several of the shops on Main Street.
Keira loved making faces while at the antique shop
A new Butano tradition: the goat farm!
Queen Keira on her throne
On the balcony, overlooking the goat farm property
One of our main activities at Butano: eating!
Keira helped Aunt Laura bake some goodies for dessert--yum!
Telling Mommy all about it
Grill Masters
Aww, what a sweet moment with Uncle!
The other main activity at Butano: relaxing!
Corinne's got this one down, no problem!
Willy torture
Ergo walk = instant nap
Bike photo shoot
(aka fun with Noah's camera)
(aka fun with Noah's camera)
Looks like this one could be right out of a magazine
After a trip into Half Moon Bay, we stopped for dinner at a Chinese food restaurant. The food was good, but Corinne was super fussy, so it wasn't the most pleasant experience. :(
Hiking to the Falls
Walking across the log "sky bridge" with Daddy!
Family of 4 at the Falls
Gotta throw rocks into the water
Time for s'mores!
Mmmmmmmm, delish!
And oh so messy!
Exploring the coast of Santa Cruz
Pelicans in flight
Pretty girls
Indulging at Marianne's, the BEST ice cream ever!!!
Corinne must be upset that she can't have any ice cream
Date night!!!!!
We grabbed a quick bite to eat at Spanishtown, the place we ate at on our honeymoon 10 years prior. So fun!
Ping-pong Masters!
Keira got to try her hand at ping-pong & loved it
Giving Uncle a run for his money!
Family portraits before heading back home!
We are so blessed to be able to spend family time at Butano every year!
We are already looking forward to next year!!!
