Fall in Nipomo

Our little Nipomo mishap did not 

hold us back from

quality relaxation, family, 

and pumpkin time the next weekend!

Perk of the postponement: 

Avila Barn breathing room.

It was empty. So nice.

(Not pictured: Phil, Peggy, and Scott. Lo siento)

Cue my pumpkin with pumpkin pictures.

Pumpkin patch 2012: Check.

A little picked over... But we really only needed a picture.

And the hay maze was way less terrifying.

Well, so Kyle, Zach, Graham, and Jill say.

I needed a year off.

Phil seeing eye to eye with G-unit.

Look at that silly face. 

Oh yeah, this is the bite mom and then giggle face.

We've got trouble my friends. Right here in River City.

While the men golfed we went and sang with the Sea Lions!

Four generations.

Beautiful.

Oh, and for the record, Graham can clap now.

He chooses to clap instead of dance at the moment.

I miss the swinging arms back and forth...

but I do love the delight that spills 

from his face when he applauses.

Phil, you're pretty great with Grahamy. 

Thanks for loving my son.

Sorry the snooty ducks don't like bread.

More for you two, I guess.

I'm trying to ignore the fact that 

Graham looks like a grungy camper...

That smile with those blue eyes sure helps...

Sigh, Nipomo, such a refreshing getaway. 

Thanks Mom and Dad, AGAIN, 

for opening your vacation time wide open and welcoming us all...

AGAIN, I learn so much from your hospitality and generosity.