Memorial Day PV Hike

Exploring the Slide Zone and the Coast with Cassidy.

Big in Big Bear

For the second year in the row, our annual "snow trip" was just a "trip." But, you can't complain about beautiful sunny days filled with canoeing, biking and hanging with our friends.

Denis Sitting by the Dock of the Bay

The Love Boat

Moments in Responsible Parenting

Pedal Boating is Harder Than it Looks (TWSS)

Muddy Island

You're Lucky You Can't Hear the Whining From the Center Sailor

Moments in Responsible Parenting II

Dude

Other Dude

Dude in Training

Not a Polar Bear

Also Not a Polar Bear

Manly Men are Cold

Hallie Bear

Sweet

We did find snow on our hike, and the kids (and the adults) got their fill.

Sliding

Holden the Adventurer

What Does the Raccoon Say?

We knew we were pretty brave deciding to go camping in the middle of November. We didn't know just how bad ass we were, though, until we did it without a campfire (thanks to a high fire alert) and with thieving raccoons watching our every move. Had a great time at Wheeler Gorge, up near Ojai.

Kevin and Denis (sporting his new French Team jersey) took to the road after we arrived, while the kids and I did some rock jumping while waiting for the Messingers to arrive.

 We all huddled around the propane lanterns to keep warm.

We got in some rock climbing and the kids all gave it a good whack ... as did most the parents!