School is starting... Chloe will start the cello this year. We picked it up in a place that was wall-to-wall violins and cellos. Wild.
Perfect cup, foam and espresso this morning, thanks to my nespresso machine and the new super cool aeroccinno plus -- Brilliant Foam.
So quickly the tides turn... and a fond memory was the warm beach of
Santa Barbara only a few weeks ago. The air is getting crisper, at least so it appears, and the fall is
knocking at the door. It's fun to remember beach weather.
knocking at the door. It's fun to remember beach weather.
Gotta love Extreme camp. Chloe was gone for almost a week for
overnight Extreme camp... which basically means that they were doing a
lot of stuff. New friends and a bunch of memories.
overnight Extreme camp... which basically means that they were doing a
lot of stuff. New friends and a bunch of memories.
We were on assignment this morning to find a fountain for our backyard
project, which *just* started this week. We were guided to a massive outdoor shop called Sun Studio where they
have a nice selection of fountains.
have a nice selection of fountains.
Afterwards, we hit some lunch at the Ritz-Carlton in Half-Moon Bay.
Swanky place, great for a drink or cocktail but we weren't impressed
with the food at all. Fun morning in Half-moon Bay... but get there
early, the traffic as we noticed on the way out was bumper to bumper.
Having gone to both SF Giants and now the San Jose Giants games... I have to say... I prefer the San Jose Giants. Closer to the action, more approachable atmosphere, and WAY cheaper tickets :)
We'll be back, since it's only a 15 min drive with parking on the street, vs a 1 hour drive (both ways) and $$$ bucks everywhere you turn in the city.
We had quite a trip this year. It was a *real* vacation!
Out to eat, Kayaking, Legoland, the beach & the Santa Barbara zoo!
The beach, eating ice Cream, SB mission, Brophy Brothers, & 4th of July parade were highlights. Each day we went for a run & bike ride. The 'June Gloom' socked us in
during the first week, but the 2nd week was brilliant.
There are more pictures on my 2010 Santa Barbara Web Album
Last day in Santa Barbara, and I took Tucker to my favorite Mexican stand in Santa Barbara, La super Rica! #16,17 &18 hit the spot! Not to mention the fresh-made Horchata!
At the beach now with Chloe... Last
Day of calm before an insane week ahead.
Believe it or not, I had never been to the biltmore... And now I have. Dessert and drinks with my sunshine last night.
Such a cool idea... Sit on the big lawn and watch 'Madagascar' movie >> at the zoo. It's a beautiful evening and the zoo is empty and we're >> watching the sunset.
